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#HollowJam
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HollowJam is a horror visual novel jam by Fuwanovel, created to celebrate the darker side of horror storytelling without restrictions.It started as a reaction to overly sanitized, rule-heavy jams, with the core idea of having no rules dictating what can or cannot be written.The jam was initially hosted on itch.io, but it became impossible to conduct thanks to the platform’s new content guidelines.So, we created our own website to bring about the jam without making compromises and betraying our vision.Because creativity shouldn't be limited by the whims of a few.
Push boundaries and explore fear.
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Get the brief rundown by clicking GENESIS at any time.
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Welcome to HollowJam—a visual novel jam celebrating the darker side of horror storytelling—hosted by Fuwanovel.
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A few months back, during one of our many aimless conversations, we at Fuwanovel landed on the idea of hosting a horror VN jam.
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Novel idea? Definitely. But there was one other thing; our jam would have no rules whatsoever.
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It was more or less a response to the overly sanitized, rule-heavy jams that were happening around the same time.
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Over the next few weeks, we tossed around ideas, had some back-and-forth, and eventually put together the jam page on itch.io.
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Though ironically, our “no-rules” jam still had to follow the platform’s rules, but we made sure to mention that. Not ideal, but hey, what can you do?
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Push boundaries and explore fear.
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That was the little slogan we had the end of the page. Pretty generic, I know. But it sounded like it did the job.
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Then...
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As part of their response to their new, controversial guidelines itch.io stated, "Our policy is not an invitation to push the boundaries of what is acceptable."
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And those words took on an entirely different meaning.
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It was clear that itch.io is no longer a place where we can host our jam in any meaningful way.
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The jam was born out of the desire to make a simple statement:
"Creativity shouldn't be limited by the whims of a few."
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In light of recent events, it’s clear this isn’t just us; it’s a sentiment millions around the world share, loudly and unapologetically.
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So, we decided to host it ourselves, in our own website, under our own rules.
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⟐ HollowJam I ran from October 1st to November 1st 2025.
⟐ The theme was “Cold & Dark.”
⁜ You can share your horror visual novel and have it featured on our site!
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“After a sudden death, six strangers are pulled from beyond. Their second chance comes at a brutal price: survival in the Duel of Liches.Amid an unforgiving rite where morality holds no place, each must choose—cling to who they once were or surrender to the role forced upon them.”
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Equilibrium
by Emile
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“Due to the needs of an ailing and irritating grandmother, Thalia unfortunately had to turn down her dear friend Charlene's request to help with her upcoming wedding. Thalia, however, wasn't worried since she knew that there was little that Charlene couldn't handle. When the day of the wedding arrives, she expects the event to go off without a hitch.She couldn't have been more wrong...Disaster strikes mid-ceremony, leaving everyone within the venue trapped with a sinister presence. Amidst the chaos, it becomes clear that Thalia is the only one with the knowledge necessary to save everyone. Well, Thalia, and perhaps the strange man that no one else seems to recognize?”
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“Driven by desperation to fund his wife's medical treatment, Galang joins his father-in-law, Mr. Mulyo, on a late-night fishing trip, deliberately breaking a local fisherman's taboo. The folklore warns that sailing on the night of a full moon is forbidden, for it summons a blood-red moon with a light that awakens the sea to devour any who dare disturb its slumber. Mr. Mulyo dismisses the tales as superstition, but out on the dark, tranquil water, the old warning proves terrifyingly true as the moon begins to glow with a sinister crimson light.”
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“Save your city. Arrest them all—or rise with the FLARE.”
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“Welcome to the Xanthic School for the Liminal Arts!During your time at our college, you will make friends with your fellow classmates, explore the complicated relationships that come with college life, and create paintings based on your experiences at the college.Some of our Professors might be a little quirky, but we assure you, they only want to help you explore the true meaning of art... even if it gets a little bit dark from time to time.We hope you enjoy your stay at our lovely school, where your choices really matter!”
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A Study in Saffron
by Lyss Menold & Mason Crawford
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“Hi there. Don't be scared…”“I'm not here to hurt you. I want you to know that you've been infected by the virus, and because of it, you are now under three inches tall.”“But don't worry, you're safe now that I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you.”“So, let's just wait for the cure, okay? I will take care of you until then. We'll have plenty of time to get to know each other.”
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“After an accident that left her using a wheelchair, detective Laura Le Fanu relocates to her uncle’s castle-like estate in rural Rhode Island. There she meets his maids and the mysterious butler Eli, who quickly forms a bond with her. When a maid is found dead and a storm traps them inside, Laura must unravel the truth—unaware that a vampire walks among them.”
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“Irone was cooked as Ambia's food, leaving the world of the living. Now, as a ghost, Irone watches as Ambia prepares one last meal of Irone's body.”
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Thank you for your participation!
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Nami no Iro - Vol. 1 & 2
by Dulkha315 (WhiteLodgeGames)
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“A small town. A forgotten past. A reality that unravels slowly… It’s 2005. Mugen Takebara, a high school student, returns to his hometown of Inonaki — a place he barely remembers, yet which weighs on him like an unfinished dream.”
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𒆜 Submisson Details
⁜ The jam may be over, but we’d still love to showcase your work! Share your horror visual novels with us so we can feature them on our site.⟐ There are no restrictions in the content you wish to discuss in your game. Tackle any topic, depict anything you please, however you please without breaking your laws.
⟐ We ask that you be a legal adult, your submission be a downloadable horror visual novel.
⁜ For inquiries or removal, contact [email protected]
1. Your email won't be published and will only be used to contact you.2. If your game doesn't have a title, write 'Untitled' in the Game Title field.3. If you wish to be anonymous, write 'Anon' in the Developer field.4. Write a description to get your readers interested. If your title works best without one, write 'Blank' in the Game Description field.5. If you wish, you may attach a single social media/website under your name (link only.)6. You may re-submit your game at any time, but please maintain a version record.7. All Content Warnings will be
⁜ Fuwanovel assumes no responsibility for any content created by developers that violates their local laws.
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