The now fully official Author’s Hangout Halloween 2025 competition support thread

[EmilyMiller]

If you look at the page from last year, you can see that audio stories were accepted and that (quite remarkably!!) prizes of USD $150, $100, $75 were awarded despite only eight audio entries being listed. If the same rules apply, I'd venture to say that this is virtually the surest bet that you could get for making money from a Literotica contest As to whether the same rules do apply this year - you'd have to confirm with the Powers That Be in their mountain retreat.

The rules say “every category” so I guess that’s pretty clear.

 

[Tenehua_Xochipoca]

Let me see, I have Satan being a woman called Lucy Morningstar, who co-created the Universe with Alpha (@Djmac1031 ’s character). Alpha later impregnates DJ’s vengeance demon, Cozbi.

Oh and Lucy has been having an affair with first archangel, Oúriēl, for millennia, which they have only just admitted publicly. They have a daughter called Freya / Whitney.

Speaking of @Djmac1031, he also had Cozbi get a terminally ill pornstar to corrupt a [not so] innocent nun, and she might have also done something to fake the messiah’s disappearance from his tomb, including impersonating an angel.

I think you might be OK.

Okay, so if I...let's say have entries for days counting down, each day I write has a scripture headlining to show what that day will bring, is that allowed? Almost like themes.

 

[Tenehua_Xochipoca]

As my friend and co-conspirator @EmilyMiller has pointed out, I've, um... dabbled... in some "sacrilegious" storytelling .

from The Seduction Of Darkness:

Nissan 13, 33 C.E.

"What troubles you, my love?"

Cozbi sat on the edge of the bed, naked, her breasts shining in the pale moonlight streaming through the open window.

Her newest lover stood before it, also nude, staring up into the night sky. "The walls are closing in. I have heard the whispers, the grumbling. They will come for us. It is only a matter of time now."

Cozbi stood and moved to him. Her arms enveloped his waist, her breasts crushed against his muscular back.

Her soft hand caressed his flaccid member, trying to coax it back to life.

Her voice whispered lightly in his ear, a hint of fresh wine on her breath. "You could always turn him in."

The man whirled on her angrily, swatting her hand away. "I cannot! I must not! What you speak of is the worst kind of betrayal! I would be damned!"

"You would be saving yourself," Cozbi countered. "It is not you they want. It is him. He is the trouble maker, the rabble rouser. It is his radical teachings that stir the people to rebel against the Pharisees. Against the Empire."

Cozbi pressed herself to him again, pleased to discover the sleeping giant of his manhood stirring from its slumber. "Besides, if he is who he says he is, he should have no trouble escaping capture. And you will have redeemed yourself in the eyes of the High Priests. You will have done your duty to your people and your God, handing over a wicked blasphemer. They cannot blame you if he eludes them, can they?"

The man pondered this. "And what if he does not elude them? They will certainly crucify him."

"Then he is not who he claims to be, is he? And he would deserve his fate."

Cozbi smiled seductively, taking a firm grip on his throbbing organ. This time, he did not object.

"Come back to bed, Judas. Let me ease your worries. Things will look clearer come morning."

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https://www.literotica.com/s/the-seduction-of-darkness

This is awesome. You're going to get me reading this whole universe.

 

[Djmac1031]

This is awesome. You're going to get me reading this whole universe.

Well without trying to derail the thread... oh, who am I kidding? @EmilyMiller won't mind because I'm plugging her stories too lol...

Below is the link to the major stories in what Emily and I call The Angels And Demons Saga.

We both have several other stories set in this universe and featuring these characters but these are the main stories and are listed in order:

https://www.literotica.com/authors/Djmac1031/lists?listid=21129267

 

[EmilyMiller]

Okay, so if I...let's say have entries for days counting down, each day I write has a scripture headlining to show what that day will bring, is that allowed? Almost like themes.

Yeah - bring it on

 

[Tenehua_Xochipoca]

Well without trying to derail the thread... oh, who am I kidding? @EmilyMiller won't mind because I'm plugging her stories too lol...

Below is the link to the major stories in what Emily and I call The Angels And Demons Saga.

We both have several other stories set in this universe and featuring these characters but these are the main stories and are listed in order:

https://www.literotica.com/authors/Djmac1031/lists?listid=21129267

Added to my reading list!

 

[amaliajquinn]

If you look at the page from last year, you can see that audio stories were accepted and that (quite remarkably!!) prizes of USD $150, $100, $75 were awarded despite only eight audio entries being listed. If the same rules apply, I'd venture to say that this is virtually the surest bet that you could get for making money from a Literotica contest As to whether the same rules do apply this year - you'd have to confirm with the Powers That Be in their mountain retreat.

Thank you!

 

[StrangeLife]

Silly question from a newbie,

What is a alpha reader versus a beta reader?

Alpha reader: "Hey woman! Go fetch me a beer and prepare to give me a foot massage while I'm reading. And don't talk until I say so. It's distracting."

Beta reader: "I've washed the floor, I did all the laundry, and I just finished mowing the lawn. And of course I'm fine with your mother moving in with us. Will you please allow me to read a little?"

 

[M_K_Babalon]

I'm almost done writing mine.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I'm almost done writing mine.

Cool

 

[sophism]

Hi everyone, just a question! I’ve looked back at all the past posts and it seems that tech issues have been getting solved, but my story was published a couple of days ago and still isn’t on the comp list. I’m about to send a message to Laurel but just need insight whether there’s anything else I can do?

 

[StrangeLife]

Hi everyone, just a question! I’ve looked back at all the past posts and it seems that tech issues have been getting solved, but my story was published a couple of days ago and still isn’t on the comp list. I’m about to send a message to Laurel but just need insight whether there’s anything else I can do?

I can tell that you have the halloween 2025 tag in your story.

https://www.literotica.com/s/the-day-we-bound-ourselves

If you also pasted HALLOWEEN 2025 into the Notes to Admin field like Emily instructs in the original post (I can't check whether you did that), you have done everything you're supposed to do, and your story should automatically be entered into the competition and thus show up on the list.

So yes - messaging Laurel would seem to be the next logical step. Maybe you slipped under the radar by mistake.

 

[Aoife_from_Ulster]

Good news! When Lanterns Glow, publishes tomorrow. If you are in the mood for a not-so-scary romantic Halloween themed story check it out

 

[EmilyMiller]

Hi everyone, just a question! I’ve looked back at all the past posts and it seems that tech issues have been getting solved, but my story was published a couple of days ago and still isn’t on the comp list. I’m about to send a message to Laurel but just need insight whether there’s anything else I can do?

This happened to me. Tell me the story name and I will try to help.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Good news! When Lanterns Glow, publishes tomorrow. If you are in the mood for a not-so-scary romantic Halloween themed story check it out

Yay

 

[EmilyMiller]

Welcome to Day 5 of Halloween

https://www.literotica.com/stories/contest.php/halloween-2025

 

[BryanRichardson]

Are the posting issues better for everyone else?

I submitted a story last night, and it is already scheduled for tomorrow.

It is in Mind Control, and didn’t go where I expected it to when I started writing.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Are the posting issues better for everyone else?

I submitted a story last night, and it is already scheduled for tomorrow.

It is in Mind Control, and didn’t go where I expected it to when I started writing.

The majority of stories have always gone through fine. It’s the minority getting stuck in purgatory that has been the issue. Is that getting better?

 

[TurinTurambar]

Are the posting issues better for everyone else?

I submitted a story last night, and it is already scheduled for tomorrow.

It is in Mind Control, and didn’t go where I expected it to when I started writing.

I submitted mine last night as well and it is already scheduled for tomorrow too. Contest stories get priority I believe. My last submission got stuck in pending limbo for a while but all my contest entries have been processed quickly.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I submitted mine last night as well and it is already scheduled for tomorrow too. Contest stories get priority I believe. My last submission got stuck in pending limbo for a while but all my contest entries have been processed quickly.

Cool

 

[iwatchus]

The majority of stories have always gone through fine. It’s the minority getting stuck in purgatory that has been the issue. Is that getting better?

Yesterday was a significant jump in the number of stories appearing. That, and you saying bsky is back again, has me hopeful.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Yesterday was a significant jump in the number of stories appearing. That, and you saying bsky is back again, has me hopeful.

 

[FrancesScott]

I had an idea about this competition today. I don’t know whether I’ll make the deadline, we will see.

The idea seems to have legs, will be another Lesbian romance story. I’ll have to race against the Oct 23rd deadline, but I think I might win it; just!

 

[EmilyMiller]

The idea seems to have legs, will be another Lesbian romance story. I’ll have to race against the Oct 23rd deadline, but I think I might win it; just!

Good luck

 

[MillieDynamite]

Okie Dokie, I stand corrected!

Honey Bunny.

I did that, and still got complaints. That was why I looked for a mem of someone pretending to play Russian Roulette with their hand as a gun. Didn't find it.

That's why last year I advised writers to do their 750 words, then above that insert an intro that describes the event and the challenges to writing a 750 word story then below it have a line that says "Below this line are exactly 750 words" It helps with the slow thinkers.

But now I have.