The theme is “The Wizard Must Be Stopped!” – which can be interpreted by the author in any way that provides a story featuring a wizard in some shape or form. The wizard does not have to be the antagonist, nor does she have to be strictly human. Stretch the theme as far as your imagination allows. We’re looking for twelve unique takes on the idea of what a wizard might be up to that requires halting them.

The story should conform to urban fantasy genre expectations. Epic fantasy, fantasy set in secondary worlds, non-contemporary city settings, or remote settings do not fit the genre.