/r/WritingPrompts

Title	Upvotes	Author
[WP] New technology allows the courts to extract memories from suspects to prove their guilt or innocence, although the suspect permanently loses the memory that was extracted. This results in a nearly flawless conviction rate, but no one in jail can remember what they're in for.	548	Amablue
[WP] One day you stumble upon "True Manual", an outline of the true, intended uses of all objects. You find you use nothing correctly.	548	the_new_aboroginal
[WP] All that constant apologizing to inanimate objects has finally paid off. As household appliances begin to revolt against their owners, you sit back and laugh while another piece of toast appears before you.	548	ItsRainingPigz
[WP] Historically, humans have seen crows as bad omens because they would follow opportunity in the wake of death. Now, in the age of space travel, mankind wonders why aliens find them a tad creepy.	548	Viridianscape
[WP] Many years ago, an old man gave you a magic stone and told you that you were one in a billion. Believing in his words, you became someone great, but today, you see that same old man giving a child the exact same rock, holding a full pouch of them.	548	salmontail
[WP] "She's not the hero we deserve, or need, or even want actually. We've asked her to stop doing it a couple of times, but she just sort of keeps showing up", said the Commissioner to the new Mayor.	548	Thetallerestpaul
[WP] The Galactic Council boasts of over 200k member species, and they're very proud that not a single Deathworld has ever marred their 'perfect blend.' The Deathworld Council only had 26 member species, but they get along much better, and they're very happy to have humanity as their 27th member	548	archtech88
[WP] "Uh oh! Which way do I go? I need YOUR help!" You theatrically exclaim, to the confusion of those around you. Much like the host of a children's TV show, asking for 'audience participation' always seems to solve your problems.	548	Wise_Mulberry3568
[WP] You are a superhero known for wearing a signature ring. While everyone believes it to be the source of your powers in reality it actually dampens them, allowing you to safely use your powers. Today you woke up and could not find your ring.	548	Kitty_Fuchs
[WP] Upon his deathbed, your father's last words to you is the worst dad joke you've ever heard.	547	DKLancer

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