The KREST House is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Axone Universe, a dynamic digital storytelling platform that brings writers together in creative and unexpected ways. Together, we are launching a campaign that invites emerging and experienced writers to engage directly with the award-winning novel The Four Hundred Club by Keli H—and perhaps become part of the story’s future.
This partnership merges two creative forces: The KREST House’s commitment to nurturing literary talent, and Axone’s innovative model of collaborative storytelling. The result is a campaign titled Co-Author in the 400 Universe—a writing opportunity unlike any other.
About Axone Universe
Axone Universe is an online platform where writers can explore collaborative storytelling in a structured yet creative environment. Writers can start their own stories, co-write with others, or continue existing narratives. The platform is open to all levels of writing experience and is structured around “campaigns”—themed projects that guide writers through a specific form, genre, or concept.
Each campaign has clear guidelines, deadlines, and a selection of prizes for the strongest submissions. Axone is redefining digital authorship by making room for both individual voices and collective creativity.
The Campaign: Co-Author in the 400 Universe
This exclusive campaign invites writers to read The Four Hundred Club, a powerful coming-of-age novel by The KREST House author Keli H, and then respond creatively by writing a short story based on one of its characters. Participants will receive a digital copy of the book upon registration, and from there, the creative journey begins.
Writers are free to reimagine, expand, or reinterpret a chosen character’s arc. Whether exploring untold backstories, alternate futures, or parallel events, each submission will serve as both a tribute to the original text and a potential blueprint for what comes next.
Selected writers may be offered the opportunity to co-author a sequel in the 400 Universe alongside Keli H, for traditional publication through The KREST House. Additional prizes include a curated selection of books and monetary awards.
Read more about The Four Hundred Club by KREST author Keli H: https://kresthouse.co.za/product/the-four-hundred-club-400-1-keli-h/
How to Participate
Participation is open to writers who are registered on the Axone Universe platform. To join the campaign:
- Visit https://axone.network and sign up for a free writer’s account.
- Access the campaign Co-Author in the 400 Universe under the “Campaigns” section.
- Receive your digital copy of The Four Hundred Club upon joining.
- Submit your short story before the deadline indicated in the campaign brief.
All campaign information, including criteria and prize details, is available in the downloadable campaign document provided on the platform.
Why This Matters
At The KREST House, we believe in publishing as both a craft and a collaborative process. This campaign reflects our belief that powerful stories are born not only from individual brilliance, but also from literary ecosystems that nurture shared vision and fresh perspectives.
We are proud to create space for new voices, and to partner with platforms like Axone that are imagining new futures for how—and where—stories are told.
We look forward to reading your contributions, and perhaps, welcoming you into the 400 Universe.