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[DEVIATION] Human writing only please - No AI generated entries in this group. Check out @DeviantAI for AI specific contests. Thanks! [DEVIATION] Happy Halloween and TRICK plus TREAT! The trick is the unmentioned surprise and the chance to create another short story. The treat is in the prizes you could receive for entering! For this Flash Fiction, create a literature deviation of 250 - 500 words telling us a SPOOKY STORY using as many of the ArtTober prompts listed below. Any theme around Halloween is acceptable. ArtTober Prompt List Pumpkin Patch Magical Frankenstein's Monster Spiderweb Hayride Stitches Cauldron Haunted House Eerie The Wolf Man Spellbound Foggy Cthuhlu Ghost Story Crypt Imp Count Dracula Sorcery Kaiju Crows Frightened Corn Maze Scary Basilisk Poltergeist Curse Broomstick Mysterious Headstone Ogre Moonlight Masquerade [DEVIATION] Flash Fiction Examples If you participated in any of the Where Are They Now activities below, you have

Patter-patter-patter. I find the sound of the rain against the umbrella really satisfying. Sometimes, I'll hum to the rhytm, but most of the times, I just enjoy the ambience. The days grow shorter now, colder. I need a jacket for the evening walks, something with deep pockets to hold the chestnuts I find irresistible to pick up. Halloween is almost upon us, and it makes me think how many people think about October through the lens of it. For me, it's that, of course - Halloween is my favourite holiday - but there's more. I like sitting in the local cemetery and thinking about how life passes. There is stillness there that doesn't demand anything from me. I think about all these petty little squabbles, tiny things people get upset over - but the headstones provide a necessary perspective. In ten, fifteen, twenty years, will these frictions matter? Will I even remember what the argument was about? As I grew older, I definitely started to handle bad days better; I simply ask myself

DeviantArt is proud to announce a new opportunity for deviants to contribute to the community at a deeper level! The Ambassador program is designed to give deviants a chance to bring artists together, offer ways for artists to hone their skills or try new things, and help shape the future of the community.  Deviants eligible to participate in the Ambassador program are those who are co-founders or top contributors of official DeviantArt groups or affiliated groups. There are many factors that determine whether or not deviants might be a good fit for the Ambassador program, but all potential ambassadors should: Frequently run or organize community events Routinely be active participants in their community Consistently encourage and cheer on other artists Ambassadors will have direct contact with and support from DeviantArt team members when hosting events and challenges, to help their projects thrive.   Are you ready to be a community ambassador? Fill out the application

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to a new group of community volunteers joining our team. Each of them brings something a little different, and I’m genuinely excited to have them here supporting the community in their own ways. @artelaria Anime/Manga • Digital Art • Fan Art • Traditional Art artelaria’s work is full of expressive characters and beautiful attention to detail. Whether working digitally or traditionally, there’s a strong sense of personality in everything she creates. @EyeOfTheKat Photography Eyeofthekat has a great eye for capturing mood and moment. Her photography feels thoughtful and grounded, with a natural sense of composition that really draws you in. @Markotxe Photography Markotxe brings a strong photographic perspective to the team, with work that highlights both environment and emotion. There’s a quiet storytelling element in his shots that makes you want to linger a little longer. @PurpelBlur Digital Art • Photography • Pixel Art •

I woke up today to the sound of rain hitting the windows. I peeked through the blind - wow, a vertical wall of water! It felt like salvation after weeks of relentless heatwave. I don't particularly like summer; here in the UK, the heat is worse than in many places, because the humidity makes every step feel like waddling in soup. But now, the air is finally crisp and fresh, and I can breathe again. The light changes too; the sun is lower in the sky, casting dramatic shadows that make everything look like a painting. What's that? Sweaters? Well, duh! Sweaters are the best! I love the texture of wool, and my cardigans still carry a faint smell of the laundry detergent from when I retired them. (Also, thick socks. Also flat caps!) Fall just seems to be the most comfortable time of year for me - cozying up with books, drinking hot chocolate, and watching the leaves turn from green to yellow and then to orange. And the food! Pumpkin spice everything! Extra cinnamon, warm soups

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @DrThomasStockmann! @DrThomasStockmann has helped to plan and run events in @CRLiterature since April 2025. Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @DrThomasStockmann here: [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Note: If you have comments or feedback about DeviantArt products or services, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

September is packed with reasons to create, connect, and explore. Jump into seasonal badge challenges, level up your skills with a brand-new tutorial, or take part in group-led contests happening across the community. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] Community Highlights [EMOTE]Celebrating Deviousness: September 2026 Join us in celebrating this month's Deviousness recipient, @BitterBeanJuicer, and the lasting impact they've made on the community through their creativity, generosity, and passion. [DEVIATION] How to Draw a Hamster with Alicante-Design Learn how to draw an adorable hamster step-by-step with Alicante-Design, and submit your artwork to earn a cute new badge for your profile! [EMOTE] Group-Led Events [EMOTE] [EMOTE] Europa Gothic Contest Bring dark elegance to life in this month's themed coloring contest. [EMOTE] Earn the September 2026 Group Profile Badge Color the featured line art to collect the group's profile badge for September. [EMOTE] WATN: The Invisible Man Take

In honor of Star Trek day this September 8th marking the 60th anniversary of one of our favorite sci-fi franchises boldly going where no franchise had gone before, here's some Trek-inspired deviations from both our @DA-Ambassadors as well as some enterprising deviants 🤩 So set a course for fun and exploration as we bring a little bit of Starfleet to your screens 🌌 [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 🖖 Share your own Star Trek inspired deviations in the comments below 🖖 [DEVIATION] Note: If you have comments or feedback about DeviantArt products or services, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

Gamers unite! We just celebrated another Video Games Day on September 12th so I didn't want to miss the chance to highlight some amazing fan art from our favorite #videogames 🍄⚡ From cosplay to crafts, digital to traditional, and everything in between, here's some great deviations to inspire your next gaming session from the @Team, @DA-Ambassadors, and deviants from around the world 🌎🌏🌍 Share your own video game-inspired deviations in the comments below. Game on! 🎮🕹️ [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 👾 Share your own #videogames inspired deviations in the comments below 👾 [DEVIATION] please be respectful in the comment section; off-topic comments will be removed

[EMOTE] There's a lot going on this Halloween on DeviantArt, so consider this your hub for discovering official fall campaigns running this month. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Tutorial: How to Draw Stitches with Vitani4000  Learn to draw stitched-together characters with @Vitani4000. Follow the steps, then earn a badge for submitting what you've learned. [DEVIATION] Treat Yourself to a Trick-or-Treat Badge Hand out this year's Trick-or-Treat badge to deviations and comments that deserve a Halloween surprise. While you're there, dress your profile in the limited-time Neon Ghostie skin! [DEVIATION] ArtTober 2026: Daily Challenge Giveaways All month long, three deviations are picked daily from submissions to the Daily Challenges to win 100 Points, a Quartz badge, and the seasonal Trick-or-Treat badge. Submit to every single tag in October for a shot at an exclusive "Stay Devious" hat. [DEVIATION] Monster Market Create a Halloween product and tag it #MonsterMarket2026, whether it's