2026 Lucasverse Fanfiction Contest
Think you’ve got what it takes to write in my superhero universes?
The 2026 Lucasverse Fanfiction Contest begins soon! From Memorial Day (May 25th, 2026) through Labor Day (Sept 7, 2026), you can submit a short story set in any of my universes—Neoverse, COverse, MWSverse, or even The Codex Wars—and compete to win some epic prizes!
CONTEST PERIOD
The contest will run from Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) to Labor Day (September 7, 2026).
All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM Central Time on September 7, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all fans of Lucas Flint’s works, regardless of age or experience level.
No entry fee required.
Multiple entries are allowed, but only one story per entrant may win.
PRIZES
Grand Prize Winner
The winner will receive:
- Their story officially canonized into the Lucasverse.
- Personalized feedback and editing from Lucas Flint on their story.
- A signed set of The Superhero’s Son omnibus volumes (3 books).
(International winners will receive ebook copies instead if shipping physical books is not feasible.) - Their story will be published on LucasFlint.com, featured in the Lucas Flint newsletter, and highlighted on the Lucas Flint YouTube channel.
Runners-Up
Two runners-up will receive:
- Personalized feedback from Lucas Flint on their story.
- A signed paperback copy of The Superhero’s Son Omnibus Volume 1
(ebook copy for international winners if shipping is not feasible).
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Setting & Canon
Stories must be set in one of Lucas Flint’s fictional universes, including:
Neoverse
(e.g., Superhero’s Son, Ashley Jason, etc.)
COverse
(e.g., Capes Online, Villain Town, etc.)
MWSverse
(e.g., Minimum Wage Sidekick, Fake Superhero, etc.)
Independent works
(e.g., The Legacy Superhero)
Multiverse settings
(any of the alternate universes featured in series such as Dimension Heroes or Heroes of the Multiverse).
The Codex Wars
(e.g., Codex Quest, Codex Creed, etc.)
You may also write what-if stories, alternate timelines, or other multiverse-style stories, as long as they fit within the broader Lucasverse.
If your story is meant to be a multiverse or what-if story, please mention that when submitting your entry.
Also, contest entries that did not win last year’s contest may be entered again, though I strongly encourage you to either edit or rework them again (especially if I gave you feedback) or submit a brand new entry entirely. Your choice, but I will not hold it against you if you use the same entry or if you entered last year’s contest and were not chosen as the winner (especially if I see improvement in your craft over the previous year’s entry).
Character Use
- Any existing characters, locations, and events from Lucas Flint’s books may be used.
- Public domain characters are allowed.
- Original characters are welcome, but must not contradict established canon.
Story Length
Stories must be between 1,500 and 7,500 words.
Style & Voice
While the story should fit within the established canon, contestants are encouraged to use their own writing style and voice.
Canon Compliance
Lucas Flint may edit the winning story as needed to ensure consistency with established canon before publication.
AI Usage
AI tools may be used for brainstorming, outlining, editing, or revision.
Fully AI-generated stories will not automatically be disqualified, but contestants are strongly encouraged to revise AI-generated content so the final story reflects their own creativity and storytelling voice.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submit your story via email to:
Subject line:
[Lucas Flint Short Story Contest Entry – Your Name]
Attach the story as one of the following file types:
- .docx (Word document)
- .odt
In the body of the email, include:
- Your name or pen name
- Title of your story
- Which universe your story is set in
- If your story is a multiverse/what-if story, the point in canon where the story diverges
JUDGING CRITERIA
Stories will be judged based on:
Adherence to canon
Does the story fit within Lucas Flint’s established universes?
Creativity & originality
Does the story add something fresh to the universe?
Engaging storytelling
Is the story well-paced, immersive, and entertaining?
Writing quality
Grammar, clarity, and style.
Lucas Flint will review all entries.
The winner will be announced in October 2026.
May the best story win!
Lucas Flint