Writers Clash.
Readers Crown.
Step into Gauntlit — the ultimate speed-writing & short story battleground. Compete in daily 10-minute speed blitzes or weekly epic short story challenges, judge anonymous 3-way head-to-head story matchups, earn tokens, and unlock champion titles.
10-Min Speed Blitz
Daily speed prompt challenges with constraints
3-Way Matchups
Blind reader community voting & Elo rankings
Token Economy
Earn tokens by reading & voting daily
Tiered Titles
Unlock tier champion titles
Built for Writers. Fueled by Readers.
Whether you have 10 minutes or want to craft a weekly epic, Gauntlit provides the arena to showcase your storytelling.
Daily 10-Minute Blitz
Every midnight a fresh daily prompt drops. Start your 10-minute timer, incorporate mandatory challenge constraint terms, and submit your entry before time runs out.
3-Way Matchup Voting
Jump into the Voting Arena to read 3 anonymous head-to-head micro-fiction entries. Vote for your favorite story to grant it Elo rating points & earn daily voter tokens.
Weekly Epic Short Stories
Ready for a longer narrative? Take on the Weekly Epic Challenge (6,000–15,000 characters). Compete all week for the grand 250 Token prize & mythic titles.
Read Daily & Weekly
Winning Stories on Facebook
Every day, the highest-voted 10-minute speed blitz entries and weekly epic champions chosen by community readers are published directly to our official Facebook page as narrated reels and featured showcases. Follow along to read champion micro-fiction, explore prompt constraints, and celebrate your favorite authors.
Daily Blitz Winners
Narrated reels and full texts of each day's top-ranked 10-minute sprint.
Weekly Epic Laureates
Grand champion short stories immortalized for the entire writing community.
Explore the Arena Before You Enter
Test the 10-minute speed blitz simulator, preview glowing card themes, inspect tier title unlocks, or explore the token economy.
Experience the 10-Minute Speed Blitz
Click "START TIMER" to unlock the editor. Include the required constraint terms before your 10-minute countdown expires.
Write a suspenseful encounter involving an ancient relic discovered after hours.
The full web game is live and playable right now in your browser.
No Ads. Zero Pay-to-Win.
We hate ad-filled garbage apps as much as you do. You will never encounter a single pop-up banner, interstitial video, or forced advertisement inside Gauntlit.
To fund ongoing server hosting & independent app development, optional Token Packs are available in the Token Shop. Tokens unlock purely aesthetic card themes, glowing borders, and titles—giving zero voting or ranking advantages. Every shop cosmetic can be earned 100% free through reading & voting daily, while exclusive Winner Titles (like Spark Initiator or High Lore Lord) are earned strictly by winning arena story challenges!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the speed writing arena, Elo scoring, token rewards, and community safety.
Guaranteed Access to the Closed Beta
Be the first to test the 10-minute speed blitz arena, weekly epics, judge 3-way story matchups, and claim exclusive Closed Beta tester titles!
Gauntlit is fueled by the whole community, so we need every reader and writer to join the adventure.