Sign-ups

[galerian_ash]

Hi there, and welcome to the Hungry Ghost Title Challenge!

This is a low-pressure challenge that works in the following way: When you sign up you'll receive a title randomly picked from an old anthology horror series. You then have to create a work of any type that's inspired by and has that title.

Titles will be taken from the following anthology series:

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Hammer House Of Horror (1960)
Night Gallery (1969)
Tales From The Crypt (1989)
Tales Of The Unexpected (1977)
The Veil (1958)
The Outer Limits (1963)
Thriller (1960)
Twilight Zone (1959)

If you have a preference for one of these, please say so in your sign-up! Otherwise I will randomly pick both the series and the episode/title.

If the title you receive doesn't do anything for you, just ask for another! You can also ask for more titles if you'd like to create multiple works.

The deadline to submit your works to the AO3 collection is at 23.59 GMT on the 24th of August. It will go live at 00.01 GMT on the 26th of August, the end of the traditional ghost month, where people will float water lanterns to help guide the ghosts back to the underworld.

Please see the FAQ for more information, and don't hesitate to ask if anything is unclear!

Comments

[trinityday]

I'd like to sign up, please and thank you. Good with any series.

[galerian_ash]

"Make My Death Bed" is your title, best of luck!

[galerian_ash]

Aha, I see! It's been a while since I saw that episode myself, so my memory is a bit vague, but I hope it might spark some kind of idea! Just remember that you can take as little inspiration from the title as you want, and if nothing clicks for you I'll be right here if you do want another one :)

[(Anonymous)]

This looks fun. Can I get a prompt? Any source fine.

[galerian_ash]

Glad you think so! "Backward, Turn Backward" is your title, good luck!

Many thanks!!

[rhi]

You are a sweetheart and a joy, thank you so much! I found a summary on IMDB in case I do want it for inspiration.

[skyspider]

This is such a fun idea! I'd like to sign up, please. Any series is fine, and can I have 3 titles so I can make more things? <3

[theseatheseatheopensea]

:D Thank you for running another great challenge, *and* for the prompt, it's great! <3

ETA: can we use WIPs for this challenge? I have one that would be great for this prompt,and it would be good to actually finish something! XD So I thought I'd ask if it was OK! Thanks!

[naushika]

I would like a title please!

[paleomnesis]

This looks amazing! I'd like to sign up and I'm good with any series.

[(Anonymous)]

I’d like to sign up! Any series is fine.

[seinmit]

Sorry! I didn’t realize I wasn’t logged in.

[impala_chick]

Thank you!

[fayharley]

I'd love a title! Any series works for me.

[slippy]

I'd love to participate. Any series is good.

Re: Many thanks!!

[galerian_ash]

Aww, you're the one being way too kind here! Thank you ♥

(And psst, if you want to actually watch a minute or two of the episode, it's up on Youtube right here.)

[galerian_ash]

Aww, thank you! I'm really glad the title worked for you -- I thought it sounded very poetic myself, so I had a feeling you might like it :Db

And yes, absolutely! Go finish that WIP! *waves pom-poms*

[galerian_ash]

I'm really glad you think so! Your titles are "Make Me Laugh", "About Face", and "The After Hours". Good luck with them all!

[galerian_ash]

"The Last Laurel" is your title, good luck!

[galerian_ash]

I'm happy to hear that! Your title is "Clean Kills And Other Trophies", good luck!

[galerian_ash]

No worries, signing up anonymously would've been totally fine too! Your title is "What You Need", best of luck with it!

[galerian_ash]

"The Midnight Sun" is your title, good luck!

[galerian_ash]

Your title is "Second Chance", good luck!

[theseatheseatheopensea]

It's definitely very poetic! <3 Thank you for your reply and your encouragement! :D

[galerian_ash]

Thank you for taking part! I look forward to seeing what you make, best of luck to you ♥