Race the Clock.
Conquer the Arena.
Step into Gauntlit — the ultimate 10-minute speed-writing and short story battleground. Write fast, judge anonymous 3-way head-to-head story matchups, earn tokens, and unlock fantasy 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 dark fantasy 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.
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.
Earn Tokens. Unlock Dark Fantasy Titles & Glowing Themes.
As you win arena challenges and judge community entries, your token balance grows. Unlock tiered champion titles automatically as your win count rises or equip custom card themes in your profile!
Spark Initiator
Claimed 1st Daily Blitz Victory
Ember Gladiator
Conquered 3 Daily Blitz Arenas
High Lore Lord
Legendary winner of 10 Weekly Epics
Tokens can be earned 100% free by writing & voting daily, or purchased as optional Token Packs in the Token Shop to support solo-developer app maintenance & server costs!
Customize Your Card Theme & Glow
Click any card theme below to see how your story entries look inside the reader voting pool and leaderboards!
"The Clockwork Crypt"
"The brass gear turned three times before the shadow broke free from the midnight artifact..."
All card themes & glowing borders are unlocked with Tokens earned strictly by reading, writing, and voting.
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 single cosmetic can also be earned 100% free through writing & reading!
Get Early Access to the Closed Beta
Be the first to test the 10-minute speed blitz arena, judge 3-way story matchups, and claim exclusive Closed Beta tester titles!