
Reset Your Password
Write a fiction story that includes the phrase: "reset your password".
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $1,000
- Second Place:
- $250
- 10 Runners-Up:
- $25
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Jan 03, 2023
Submissions closed
Jan 18, 2023 4:59 AM CUT
Results
Feb 03, 2023
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $1,000
- Second Place:
- $250
- 10 Runners-Up:
- $25
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Jan 03, 2023
Submissions closed
Jan 18, 2023 4:59 AM CUT
Results
Feb 03, 2023
About this challenge
The Prompt
Write a fiction story that includes the phrase: "reset your password".
The tedious and seemingly dull act of changing one's password can bring with it a kaleidoscope of emotions - ranging from feelings of frustration to redemption, and perhaps even a rush of adrenaline. Whether the change in your story is brought about by a broken computer, stolen identity, safe heist, or scorned lover, let's embrace the new year by figuratively resetting your password.
In order for your submission to qualify, it must:
- Be between 600-5,000 words
- Include the phrase from the prompt
The Prizes
- Grand Prize: $1,000
- Second Place: $250
- 10 Runners-Up: $25
How to enter
For your story to be eligible, it should be between 600 and 5,000 words, and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Stories published on Vocal and entered into the contest up until 11:59 PM ET on January 17th will be entered for consideration. Official Rules for the Challenge can be found here.
The Reset Your Password Challenge is exclusive to Vocal+ members. To learn more and upgrade to Vocal+ visit https://vocal.media/vocal-plus.
To be eligible to win the grand prize, second place, or runners-up prizes, you must be over the age of 13 and residing in a country where Stripe is available at the time of entry. A complete list of countries where Stripe is available can be found here—winners will need to have a Stripe account created and connected in order to receive the prizes. For this reason, entrants located outside of any of these countries will not be eligible to win.
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