The Ark Program
$85.00
🚀 The Ark Program – A Shared World Sci-Fi Anthology
The Earth that once was has faded into memory. Now, humanity’s future rests on a massive generation cryoship, The Ark, hurtling through space toward a new world: Eos-7.
In this richly detailed shared world, authors write stories set aboard the Ark, a society divided by class and function, where every sector hides secrets, alliances, and betrayals. The mission? Survival. The challenge? Trust.
What You’ll Receive:
Detailed world guide, and sector descriptions
A choice of passenger roles, such as Elite Council Members, Scientists, Clones, Stowaways, Corporate Reps, and more
Access to shared story threads, including the mysterious Redacted Passenger, who must appear in every story
Guidance on the approaching arrival to Eos-7
Theme & Tone:
Explore life aboard a fragile vessel carrying humanity’s last hope. Stories can be suspenseful, emotional, romantic, or rebellious—delving into questions of identity, power, and truth.
Submission Details:
Word count: 30,000 to 50,000 words
Entry fee: $85 (non-refundable)
Editing: All accepted stories will be professionally edited
Trigger warnings: Required at the beginning of every story
Submission due: 3M before the picked release month | Release Feb- Nov
Story Requirements:
Set aboard the Ark or directly tied to its systems
Include or reference the Redacted Passenger
Hint at nearing arrival to Eos-7
Follow shared world rules and maintain continuity
Join us for this journey across the stars—where every choice shapes the future of humanity.