October Falls

October 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM

As October arrives and the nights grow longer, a new challenge awaits: 31 Prompts of Fear and Comfort. Each day of the month offers a fresh spark of inspiratio, some eerie, some soothing, all perfect for weaving short drabbles into the spirit of the season. From flickering candles and strange shadows to warm blankets and safe arms, the prompts are designed to balance the chill of fear with the warmth of comfort.

Writers of all fandoms, ships, and genres are welcome!

Let’s write something brilliant!

October prompts!

  • October 1: Flickering candle.
  • October 2: Empty footsteps.
  • October 3: Shared blanket.
  • October 4: Whispered name.
  • October 5: Familiar song.
  • October 6: Glinting eyes.
  • October 7: Heartbeat close.
  • October 8: Locked door.
  • October 9: Hand in dark.
  • October 10: Forgotten letter.
  • October 11: Howling wind.
  • October 12: Hot tea.
  • October 13: Echoed laughter.
  • October 14: Lantern light.
  • October 15: Strange shadow.
  • October 16: Safe arms.
  • October 17: Rocking chair.
  • October 18: Soft lullaby.
  • October 19: Old photo.
  • October 20: Quiet promise.
  • October 21: Strange mirror.
  • October 22: Familiar scent.
  • October 23: Scratching glass.
  • October 24: Waiting light.
  • October 25: Lingering chill.
  • October 26: Clasped hands.
  • October 27: Distant voice.
  • October 28: Hidden doorway.
  • October 29: Morning relief.
  • October 30: Moved object.
  • October 31: Watching eyes.

    • Every month we publish a list of prompts that you can use for inspiration and as a useful writer’s exercise.


    At the end of the challenge we will randomly pick 3 lucky authors who will get prizes!


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    Second place: 15 days of Premium Account
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    The more works based on the monthly prompts you publish, the more chances you get to win!

    Note: one person can get only one prize, so everyone has a chance to win.

    The conditions of the challenge are following:

    – Each work should contain a minimum of 300 words;

    – Each work must be a new one, (i.e., not published on FicFan previously);

    – Each work of this challenge must have a tag Monthly prompts;

    – Write the prompts you are using in the notes to the work, so we could check it up;

    – You may post works based on prompts during the whole month;

    – The challenge finishes with the beginning of the next month!

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