Trick or Treat!
GSGW HALLOWEEK is a halloween themed fanweek celebrating the webnovel "Even if I Fall into a Ghost Story I Still Have to Go to Work" by Baek Deoksoo. The event will run from October 28th to November 3rd.
RULES
- All works should centre around the characters of GSGW/GDCG.
- Crossovers and OCs are welcome, but keep GSGW/GDCG at its core.
- All types of submissions are allowed, including fics, threadfics, art, playlists, cosplay, meta, etc.
- Works must follow the TRICK/TREAT prompts released for each day.
- Halloween day itself, October 31st, is a free day—anything goes (within the rules).
- Content that contains triggering content, explicit NSFW and/or DDDNE work (death, sexual themes, etc.) MUST be properly tagged and/or shared through previews or walls (such as Privatter or Poipiku).
- Any work that advocates for discrimination, harassment, or any other form of hatred is strictly prohibited.
- Plagiarising, tracing, and stealing are strictly prohibited. NO AI-generated content will be allowed for this event.
- Late submissions are allowed in the collection (or will be promoted on the respective social media) from November 4th — 20th.
On Twitter and Tumblr:
- Tag @gsgwhalloweek
- Use the hashtag #gsgwhalloweek
Works not properly tagged may not be promoted or engaged with.
On AO3:
- Post to Collection
The collection will be under moderation, and any content that fails to comply with the guidelines will be promptly removed.
PROMPTS
| DAY | TRICK PROMPT | TREAT PROMPT |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 - OCT 28 | Transform | Virtue |
| Day 2 - OCT 29 | Debt | Play |
| Day 3 - OCT 30 | Cornered | Rescue |
| Day 4 - OCT 31 | FREE DAY | FREE DAY |
| Day 5 - NOV 1 | Curse | Celebrate |
| Day 6 - NOV 2 | Mirrored | Talisman |
| Day 7 - NOV 3 | Rift | Fairytale |
FAQ
Q: What exactly is Halloweek?
A: Halloweek is a week-long celebration (Oct 28th to Nov 3rd) of all things GSGW/GDCG. Each day follows themed prompts (TRICK/TREAT), with Halloween (Oct 31st) reserved as a “free-for-all” day. Submissions may take many forms: memes, fics, art, playlists, cosplay, and more, provided they are tagged with the correct prompts and any necessary content warnings.
Q: What can I submit?
A: Almost anything goes! Accepted formats include fics, threadfics, art, playlists, cosplay, edits, and meta. Crossovers and OCs are welcome, as long as GSGW/GDCG remains the central focus. If you're uncertain about your submission, feel free to drop us a message at one of our socials.
Q: Where do I submit or share my work?
A: You have several options!
Tumblr & Twitter → tag @gsgwhalloweek + #gsgwhalloweek
AO3 Collection → post directly to our collection over here.
Q: Do I have to follow the prompts?
A: Yes. Each day offers a paired TRICK/TREAT prompt to guide submissions. The exception is Halloween (Oct 31st), which is a free-for-all day, as long as works still adhere to event guidelines.
Q: What is meant by TRICK/TREAT prompt?
A: "Trick-or-treat" is a popular Halloween custom and phrase that we've incorporated into the theme of the fanweek. Each day you have the option to fill a prompt with more light-hearted themes, meant to symbolize the TREAT aspect, or the option to fill a prompt with darker themes, meant to symbolize the TRICK aspect.
Q: How about late submissions?
A: Absolutely. We’ll happily accept and promote late submissions during the grace period of Nov 4th to Nov 20th.
Q: What about sensitive content?
A: Works that include triggering content, explicit NSFW, or DDDNE themes (death, sexual content, etc.) must be tagged appropriately and, where necessary, shared behind a preview or gated wall (Privatter, Poipiku, etc.) in order to be promoted.
Q: Who moderates the AO3 collection?
A: Our event moderators manage the AO3 collection. You can meet them here and here.
Q: Can people collaborate on a work?
A: Collaborations are allowed!
Q: Can you just do one day? Or do you have to do them all?
A: You are definitely allowed to participate in only one day. Participants can choose to participate in one day, a few, or all; as long as submissions meet the event guidelines, they will all be promoted on the respective social media or AO3 collection.
Q: Are video or found footage types possible?
A: As long as you are the owner of your assets, or have the license to use them (e.g. they are free use), and you properly tag your content (CW & TW for any potentially disturbing material), it is allowed.
Q: Can we post WIPS, or are the submissions meant to be kept completely secret?
A: Posting WIPS is allowed!
Q: Hello! It says edits are allowed but I'm curious about permissions for using fanart considering there isn't much official art.
A: Using official art isn't necessary, but you should have the permission of the fan-artist and credit them.
Q: For the trick or treat prompts, do we have to include both? Or can we just choose one?
A: You are allowed to choose one! You can use one or both.
Q: Can we combine the same day's Trick and Treat prompts into one work? Like a hurt/comfort fic or something along the lines of the "twisted and fluffy feelings" AO3 tag?
A: You definitely can!
Q: Can I ask more questions?
A: Certainly! You can reach us through our socials or the official question form. We promise—we don’t bite (unless it’s thematically appropriate).