Introducing: Story Oracle
Time for an adventure!
Introducing Clarion West’s Story Oracle, a LitRPG written by friends and alumni of Clarion West! Make a donation during the campaign, and be transported to a narrative labyrinth where you’ll be invited to make a series of fantastic (or romantic, mysterious, terrifying…) choices. Your decisions will generate a personalized recommended reading list curated by some of your favorite Clarion West authors including Stephen Graham Jones, Martha Wells, Fonda Lee, Cory Doctorow, and more!
This event replaces the Write-a-thon as this year’s summer fundraising activity. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for announcements as we prepare to open the game this June.
How It Works
When the oracle’s labyrinth opens, make a donation of at least $5 USD to Clarion West at the gate to start your adventure!
Make your way through the labyrinth, choosing your path wisely!
At the end of the play, you’ll receive a personalized recommended reading list based on your choices.
Play up to 2 rounds per donation! With over 150 possible recommendations, we’ve got options for you, wherever you fall on the alignment chart.
Did We Mention There Are Perks?
Your gameplay supports Clarion West’s programming, no matter what choices you make. The size of your donation grants you access to even more fun stuff, from physical copies of your recommended works, to Clarion West swag and discounts on programming and events:
Journey the Labyrinth
Donate $5-$99 and receive:
- Game play for up to 2 rounds (10 total recs!)
- Bookshop discount code for 10% off purchase of your recommended tales.
Through the Crystal Ball
Donate $100-$149 and receive:
- Game play for up to 2 rounds (10 total recs!)
- Bookshop discount code for 10% off purchase of your recommended tales.
- A community-authored flash story by postcard
A Magical Tome
Donate $150-$299 and receive:
- Game play for up to 2 rounds (10 total recs!)
- Bookshop discount code for 10% off purchase of your recommended tales.
- A community-authored flash story by postcard
- A physical copy of 1 title from your recommended books
The Oracle’s Library
Donate $300-$499 and receive:
- Game play for up to 2 rounds (10 total recs!)
- Bookshop discount code for 10% off purchase of your recommended tales.
- A community-authored flash story by postcard
- Physical copies of 5 of your recommended books
Enter a New World
Donate $500+ and receive:
- Game play for up to 2 rounds (10 total recs!)
- Bookshop discount code for 10% off purchase of your recommended tales.
- A community-authored flash story by postcard
- Physical copies of 5 of your recommended books
- $75 off of 2026 Clarion West VIP events and classes!
Stay Tuned For More!
The labyrinth opens this summer.