Fountain Story Contests

The Fountain Story Contests are contests held by the official Royale High Twitter account on Twitter (and formerly mainly by Kateka22 on Twitter) where themed stories by community members are entered for a chance to be chosen as one of the seasonal stories used at the fountain.
Winners of any writing contest receive the "Royale High Writer's Award!" badge. Winners of contests for stories for Winter 2020 and before, during that season, received the according halo for the story contest(s) they won. Starting with the Valentines 2021 season onward, winners receive the Writer's Charm Bracelet. Sometimes, runner-ups in the contests that do not get into the game are rewarded with diamonds as well.
Contests are not used to gather stories for all halos or events.
== Format ==
Contests are currently handled by the official Royale High Twitter account, @RoyaleHighValks, through Google Forms. They are announced ahead of time weeks before a halo is planned to be implemented. First, after the announcement, those interested in submitting writing to the contest must reserve a spot to submit a story. Those that do not have a reservation cannot submit a story; those interested in writing should not begin writing unless they have a reservation.
If someone is successfully accepted to submit a story, they are given a time that they will submit their story through e-mail. Time slots for when the submission forms are opened are provided, and during that time that they reserved, entrants must send their story entries into the form.
After all submission timeslots for those that reserved have passed, the stories are reviewed and selected. Sometimes, the final story is edited by some of the developers if there is some revision needed; for example, during Halloween 2021, instances of Autumn Town written into stories were changed to Wickery Cliffs, since the latter was being used but had not yet been revealed.
Story entries may NOT be shared to the public in any form at any time where they are planned to or are currently in use, or they will be disqualified from ever being used in Royale High. Leaking the email sent to story reservers will also get the leaker disqualified from every future contest.
=== History ===
Prior to April 2021, story submissions were done through open timeslots, instead of reserving a slot. Submissions were closed after a certain amount of submissions were reached.
Prior to the contest for stories for the Winter 2020 halo, there were also no timeslots whatsoever. This was changed afterwards due to that it made it difficult 
Story contests were originally handled by Kateka22 through her Twitter account and Google Forms up until Summer 2022. Kittzilla handled the Summer 2022 story contest. Afterwards, the official Royale High Twitter account handled contests.
== Previous Contests ==
The first instance of a "story contest" was held by Kateka22 was for the Autumn 2019 season, but these were only an idea submission form that were used for Kateka to write stories, and were not rewarded. However, the Autumn 2019 season winners were awarded the Writer's Award along with the Winter 2019 winners at the same time.
=== Winter 2019 ===
The first writing contest to allow users to submit full stories was for Winter 2019. A form for Winter stories was announced on November 20, 2019Winter 2019 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1197352639505108992 , and opened on November 23, 2019Winter 2019 open: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1198298173392834560 . It closed on November 24, 2019Winter 2019 close: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1198779773318623232 .
The winners of this contest were (All Roblox handles from December 2019)
* JigglePixel (Roblox)
* totorokitten (Roblox)
* Infinnix (Roblox)
* allani_mae (Roblox)
* TangyKittycatgurl1 (Roblox)
* sundaefunday385 (Roblox)
* InfiniStrange (Roblox)
* Mystique_Pasteli (Roblox)
* LafayetteFanGirl87 (Roblox)
* cutestcookie135 (Roblox)
* mulan_disney (Roblox)
=== Valentines 2020 ===
A form for Valentines stories was announced on January 26, 2020Valentines 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1221572725786890241 and opened later in the day. It closed the following day. Winners were chosen on February 10, 2020Valentines 2020 chosen: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1226992683882704897 . These stories were added to the game with the winners being announced on February 14, 2020Valentines 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1228258294407450625 . All stories were added by February 23, 2020Valentines 2020 updated: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1232054108783144961 .
The winners of this contest were (Twitter handles from Feb 2020):
*@abacus___ (Twitter handle)
*@NeverWantForev1 (Twitter handle)
*@OpalCrasherFL (Twitter handle)
*@demiplusthree (Twitter handle)
*@hearts_luke (Twitter handle)
*@bunillia (Twitter handle)
*@deanapatunnii (Twitter handle)
*@KettleChanUWU (Twitter handle)
*@WookieWarrior25 (Twitter handle)
*@XRoyale_QueenX (Twitter handle)
*@Kurepone (Twitter handle)
*@RainbowChloe19 (Twitter handle)
=== St. Patrick's 2020 ===
A form for St. Patrick's stories was announced on February 19, 2020St. Patrick's 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1229994021835042818 and opened on February 21, 2020St. Patrick's 2020 open: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1230949670827880448 . It closed later in the day once 500 entries were reachedSt. Patrick's 2020 closed: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1231020481651757056 . Winners were announced on March 25, 2020St. Patrick's 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1242970137268850688 .
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of March 2020):
*BettyNya (Roblox)
*@AkiSeiyu (Twitter handle)
*@randomo0 (Twitter handle)
*@BongoLad (Twitter handle)
*TrueInFashion0714 (Roblox)
*rih_rih07 (Instagram)
*@yeehawsimulator (Twitter handle)
*stixxntricks (Roblox)
=== Easter 2020 ===
A form for Easter stories was teased on April 2, 2020Easter 2020 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1245608349799813121 and announced on April 3, 2020Easter 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1246264595863367680 . The form was opened on April 4, 2020Easter 2020 open: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1246515433257066496 and closed a few hours later Easter 2020 closed: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1246563706063839232 . Winners were announced on April 18, 2020Easter 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1251416616031580161 .
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of April 2020):
*Infinnix (Roblox)
*Amandaplays42 (Instagram)
*coolcat9074 (Roblox)
*@xo_mouse_ox (Twitter handle)
*UnicornGirl_SnowGirl (Roblox)
*@FluffyPuppies4 (Twitter handle)
*galaxy_cookiesyt (Instagram)
*@ChenetLucile (Twitter handle)
*@Vio1etxrose (Twitter handle)
*@DatSadCupcake (Twitter handle)
*@PineappleLiv (Twitter handle)
*@Geekelodic (Twitter handle)
*@RegularRobloxi2 (Twitter handle)
*@ItzPotatoChips (Twitter handle)
=== Summer 2020 ===
A form for summer-themed stories (for the Mermaid Halo 2020) was announced on June 3, 2020Summer 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1268312061928280064 and opened on June 6, 2020Summer 2020 open: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1269385288750477312 . It was closed on June 7, 2020Summer 2020 close: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1269535275119546368 . Winners were announced on July 8, 2020Summer 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1280786698209644544 .
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of July 2020):
*@galaaxu (Twitter handle)
*@IXxSHADOWxXl (Twitter handle)
*@Poutie7 (Twitter handle)
*LDshadowladymeowcat (Roblox)
*pisces_bebe (Roblox)
*@amanaoma1 (Twitter handle)
*ella_franchesca (Instagram)
*@FaintxRose1 (Twitter handle)
*@chinebone (Twitter handle)
*@rileynfink (Twitter handle)
*@screamking123 (Twitter handle)
*@Starex_Beri (Twitter handle)
*@vivianna_xo (Twitter handle)
*@snakeorsloth (Twitter handle)
*RileyLovesGold (Roblox)
*Angela1234cat567 (Roblox)
*i.noh_ (Instagram)
*@raven_art_ (Twitter handle)
*Cottoncandymoji (Instagram)
=== Halloween 2020 ===
A form for Halloween stories was announced on September 27, 2020Halloween 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1310084791849508864 and opened later in the day. The form was closed shortly after due to the limit being reached. Winners were announced on October 7, 2020Halloween 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1314019404137414656 . 
The winners of this contest were (Twitter handles from October 2020):
*@matchinghalves
*@checkitface 
*@stixxntricks
*@hiloskjalf
*@kimchexe
*@mvffinnss
*@FlameMinti
*@lintjulep
*@royalesweater
=== Winter 2020 ===
A form for winter-themed stories was announced on October 29, 2020Winter 2020 announcement: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1321930086145089536 and opened on November 13, 2020 in two separate time slotsWinter 2020 open: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1326988747636756480 . Winners were announced on December 1, 2020Winter 2020 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1333924762163105792 . 
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of December 2020):
*Galaxypurplefox22 (Roblox)
*@Luckxcharms (Twitter handle)
*@PawedEmpress (Twitter handle)
*@MandyPlayz3 (Twitter handle)
*@NotViolet9 (Twitter handle)
*@kimchexe (Twitter handle)
*@snakeorsloth (Twitter handle)
*@fluffycutles (Twitter handle)
*@emortens (Twitter handle)
*Spiritlessly (Roblox)
*@drapgonite (Twitter handle)
*@FaintxRose1 (Twitter handle)
*@StrawberryxLov2 (Twitter handle)
*@RadiantRedPanda (Twitter handle)
*@stixxntricks (Twitter handle)
=== Valentines 2021 ===
A form for Valentines stories was teased on January 12, 2021Valentines 2021 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1348912907334029312 and opened on January 13, 2021 in two separate time slots. Winners were announced on February 3, 2021Valentines 2021 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1356845089608265728 . 
This was the first contest to start rewarding the Writer's Charm Bracelet. These stories were also used for the Lucky Halo 2021.
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of February 2021):
*@iatinnas (Twitter handle)
*@_mediii_ (Twitter handle)
*@paigarino (Twitter handle)
*@lexyy515 (Twitter handle)
*@_kitkat1704_ (Twitter handle)
*@ailishrb (Twitter handle)
*@stixxntricks (Twitter handle)
*@bloomingAsperia (Twitter handle)
*@PawedEmpress (Twitter handle)
*@MikeyMacaroonz (Twitter handle)
*KKATYONAK (Roblox)
*@theroyalepost (Twitter handle)
*@AngelicStarfall (Twitter handle)
*@Idratherkeepth1 (Twitter handle)
*@ItxMatt_ (Twitter handle)
*@FluffyCutles (Twitter handle)
=== Spring 2021 ===
A form for Spring stories was teased on March 4, 2021Spring 2021 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1367369531207737344 and opened at a select time for reserved users. This contest was the first contest to introduce story reservation slots, requiring users to reserve to submit their stories. There were 5 different time zone options for reservations and entries. Winners were announced on April 7, 2021Spring 2021 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1379681385166774274 and rewarded the Writer's Charm Bracelet.
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of April 2021):
*@dropiets (Twitter handle)
*@brianna_royale (Twitter handle)
*@Enokian_ (Twitter handle)
*gamgamplayz (Roblox)
*@okkbutlike (Twitter handle)
*@ThatLilMika (Twitter handle)
*@Lara79997352 (Twitter handle)
*@ItsLimey (Twitter handle)
*@kittaco1 (Twitter handle)
*@Oreozuki1 (Twitter handle)
*@gandalfthegreygiant (Twitter handle)
*@abacus___ (Twitter handle)
*@KumikoKitten (Twitter handle)
*@Icansing_ (Twitter handle)
*@NoahYuppers (Twitter handle)
*@RoyaleRosellaa (Twitter handle)
*@asxtriism (Twitter handle)
=== Summer 2021 ===
A form for Summer stories was teased on April 29, 2021Summer 2021 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1387856467730919426 with details presented on May 18, 2021Summer 2021 info: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1394548279745028100 The form required reservations, and entries opened at a select time for reserved users. Winners were announced on June 21, 2021 and rewarded the Writer's Charm Bracelet.Summer 2021 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1406901879309619206 
The winners of this contest were (Twitter handles from October 2020):
*@Mintsfrosty
*@aemonica
*@Ziyllo
*@coffeecupelf
*@DizzyRxse
*@ladyfesti
*@ReallyWeirdMeep
*@aliyah1164
*@creastila
*@CrownedBunnie
*@mr_mbles
*blueberryroyal (Roblox)
=== Halloween 2021 ===
A form for Halloween stories was teased on August 27, 2021Halloween 2021 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1431357493293113344 . The form required reservations, which opened at various times in three waves on September 6, 2021Halloween 2021 reservations: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1434912423559847939 and closed on September 7, 2021 with 318 entriesHalloween 2021 complete RSVPs: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1435150326206644226 . Entries opened at a select time for the reserved users, finishing on September 11, 2021Halloween 2021 complete form: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1436758012190810112 . Decisions on the winners were finalized on October 2, 2021Halloween 2021 finalization: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1444456883759169536 . Winners were announced on October 3, 2021 and rewarded the Writer's Charm Bracelet at a later time.Halloween 2021 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1444723813380362240 
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of October 2021):
* @QSpacehole (Twitter handle)
* euphoriomantic (Roblox)
* @NoahYuppers (Twitter handle)
* iiDisney_Freak (Roblox)
* @likesleep124 (Twitter handle)
* @swagitodripmae1 (Twitter handle)
* @violetvial (Twitter handle)
* @DatSadCupcake (Twitter handle)
* @xxAsraelia (Twitter handle)
* @luvllyhearts (Twitter handle)
=== Winter 2021 ===
A form for Winter stories was teased on October 12, 2021, stating that they would open in November.Winter 2021 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1447953268617842690 Notices about RSVPs were posted on November 1, 2021, stating they were to open on November 3 in three waves.Winter 2021 RSVP: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1455211629579161608 Forms were opened around November 9 or 10 and then closed on November 11. Winter 2021 form notice: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1458472301771378690 Some of the stories were added into Royale High on December 1, 2021, but some were kept for later updates. Winter 2021 fountain update: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1465910655890853893 A second batch of stories was added on December 24, 2021. An incident occurred where one of the writers shared some info about their story, but it was kept in for unknown reasons.Winter 2021 incident: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1481709611107319810 Winners were posted onto Twitter on December 3, 2021.Winter 2021 winners: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1466869941261406208 
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of December 2021):
* @Fiery_Layla (Twitter handle)
* @sammiepoopoo (Twitter handle)
* @wemmiesart (Twitter handle)
* @BunBunBerries (Twitter handle)
* Poppy1929 (Roblox) 
* @nature_bell (Twitter handle)
* @RedPrincelyRH (Twitter handle)
* @Bee3Bumble (Twitter handle)
* @Daphodile_ & @_libru (Twitter handle)
* @Katarina200929 (Twitter handle)
* _loomy55 (unknown)
* @ssshiber (Twitter handle)
* @FranticL0ser (Twitter handle)
* thebluechicken09 (Roblox)
=== Spring 2022 ===
It was decided that Valentines and Spring stories would be one combined timeframe in 2022, running until May. Winning Valentines and Spring stories from 2021 that met the requirements from the previous year would be reused. Spring 2022 format news: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1481924915724836866 
A form for Spring/Valentines stories was teased on January 9, 2022.Spring 2022 teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1480068142080544769 Notices about RSVPs were posted on January 12, 2022Spring 2022 RSVP notice: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1481407341559881729 and the RSVPs opened on January 13, 2022, finishing by January 14, 2022 with information sent to successful applicants.Spring 2022 RSVPs: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1481554718128148481 
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of February 2021):
* NobleEeveeGirl (Roblox)
* rosaerie (Roblox)
* spindiprolu (Roblox)
* @Https_Zoey (Twitter handle)
* Bongo_Lad (Roblox)
* Yvette_JR (Roblox)
* CEOofEfiJace (Roblox)
* piggiecherry (Roblox)
* CreeperCraftGaming76 (Roblox)
* adrivannas (Roblox)
* elefortliceaga1 & mlefortliceaga (Roblox)
* will161203 (Roblox)
=== Summer 2022 ===
A form for Summer stories was announced to have been decided for mid-May on January 14, 2022.Summer 2022 first teaser: https://twitter.com/KateKa22/status/1481924915724836866 Kittzilla announced RSVP slots on May 17, 2022.Summer 2022 RSVP: https://twitter.com/kittzillaa/status/1526639927823310849 Winners were posted onto Twitter on June 13, 2022.Summer 2022 winners: https://twitter.com/Kittzillaa/status/1536412907378024450 
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of June 2022):
* @abandonedxmoon
* @scr1ptofk0a
* @guavaguana
* @Cloudiqxs
* @RainingFroggie
* @HalixoH
* @L0lRh
* @xxAsraelia
* @fang_soup
* @ssshiber
* @1C0SA
* @n0tcynth1a
* @kathe.ter
* @Jessinq_X
* @wemmiesart
* @venus_d4rling
* @tinaplays
=== Autumn 2022 ===
A form for Autumn stories was announced on September 10, 2022 by the Royale High Twitter account.Autumn 2022 announcement: https://twitter.com/RoyaleHighValks/status/1568624698015055873 RSVP slots were opened on September 11, 2022.Autumn 2022 RSVP: https://twitter.com/RoyaleHighValks/status/1568917585814605825 Winners were announced on Twitter on September 22, 2022. [54]
The winners of this contest were (appended source, of September 2022):
* @MadelineStack1
* @VanIsRandom 
* @yunoeias 
* @taeateteaa 
* @n1ghts_starry
* @AngelGeometric
* @minxmino
* @catgrass_
* @barbiedelights1
* @EspressaAC
* @Via_Vain15, 
* @supxrstxllar
* @dev_elle
* @NovaKronk, 
* @_sobbing_
== References ==
54. Autumn 2022 winners:
https://twitter.com/RoyaleHighValks/status/1573061426024947712
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