"She's got the power... but which side would she choose?"

Gwendolyn Snyder. Better known as Graphix. She's bold, she's artistic, she's got an eye for style that could stop traffic on the Sunset Strip. But here's the question that's been living rent-free in our heads:

If Graphix had been dropped into Season 3 of the animated series, which band would she have ended up with? The Holograms? The Misfits? The Stingers? Or would she have been the wildcard who changed everything?

That's your story to tell.

The Prompt

Season 3 has just kicked off. The Stingers have hit town, Riot is being... well, Riot, and the music scene in Starlight Mansion's orbit is more chaotic than ever. Into this glittering, scheming, mascara-smeared world steps Gwendolyn Snyder, aka Graphix: graphic artist, street-style icon, and a girl who could hang with literally anyone — if she wanted to.

But which world does she step into? And what happens when she does?

Your story must pick a band for Graphix and make the case, through your narrative, for exactly why she belongs there. Does she end up tagging murals at Jem's next charity event? Does Pizzazz recruit her to design Misfits merch after spotting her work and snarling "finally, someone with actual taste"? Does Riot decide her aesthetic is the missing piece of his vision?

Whatever direction you take, make us believe it.

Your Story Must Be Set In These San Diego Locations:

• The San Diego Zoo

• Mission Beach Boardwalk

• Fashion Valley Mall

(Because if there's anywhere Graphix would feel right at home, it's San Diego, baby.)

Your Story Must Include These Three Lines of Dialogue:

• "That is so typical for Riot."

• "Oh no! Graphix, don't tag that!"

• "Can you believe what she is actually wearing!?"

Contest Rules & Guidelines

All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on July 20, 2026 to jemconforever@gmail.com with the subject line: "JemCon 2026 Fanfiction Contest Entry"

• Stories must be between 500 and 6,000 words

• Must be typed in a serif or sans-serif 10- to 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman are great)

• Accepted file formats: Microsoft Word, Google Doc, Open Office, rich text, plain text, or PDF

• All entries must be PG-rated. No foul language or mature content. We want the whole Jemeration to be able to enjoy your work!

• By entering, you confirm this is your own original work, written by a human (no AI-generated content, please!)

• Authors may submit multiple entries

• By entering, you grant JemCon permission to feature your story online, in the official program, and at live and streaming events connected to JemCon 2026. We will always credit you fully. You retain complete ownership of your work.

Judging

A panel of volunteer readers will review all entries based on:

• Originality, creativity, and "Universal Appeal"

• Style and ease of reading (grammar, spelling, punctuation)

• Adherence to the theme and all rules listed above

• Required elements: all three San Diego locations AND all three lines of dialogue

The Prize

The winning story will be featured in the official JemCon 2026 Program and the winner will receive a truly outrageous award!

Now it's time to show us what you've got. The stage is set, the lights are up, and somewhere between the San Diego Zoo and Fashion Valley, Graphix is waiting for her story to be told.

Make it outrageous. Make it yours.

Showtime!