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[WP] Earth is the only sentient-producing planet in the galaxy with enough Oxygen to sustain a combustion reaction. As such, Fire is the intergalactic symbol for humanity. To humans, Fire may have a certain symbolic significance, but to other alien races, Fire is downright mythological.

408 upvotes • AnCapGamer

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[WP] (credit to /u/Arandmoor) I'm tired of fantasy where Elves are 'better than you' just because they're elves. Give me some sword & sorcery, fantasy-style, where typical elder fantasy races learn why it's not wise to mess with 'mere' humans.

408 upvotes • Oskaznoqetsocj

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[WP] As the demon stared at the mortal who summoned it, all that could be heard was a sigh before the words, "You do realize this is a marriage proposal, right?"

408 upvotes • res30stupid

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[WP] A retired Super has taken a job as a live action news reporter. It is now clear that the network is only sending the new reporter to fights where the young hero is bound to lose.

408 upvotes • Kizadek

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[WP] Satan now uses clickbait to get souls.

408 upvotes • Picklestasteg00d

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[WP] You're leading a rebellion againt a totalitarian regime. Not out of benevolence, but because you're an immortal vampire and can't maintain a plausible series of identities in an Orwellian surveillance state.

408 upvotes • -desdinova-

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[WP] A demon and a genie talk about the hubris of man by sharing stories of the wishes they've granted over the millenia.

408 upvotes • ThaiPoe

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[WP] Earth has made contact with an alien race. There is a big event where earth's world leaders are meeting the alien queen publicly. You are in the crowd to watch the historical event. When the queen suddenly spots you, she disregards all protocol, comes to you and bows deeply.

408 upvotes • Pokitore

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[WP] When the greatest hero on Earth sends a distress signal, everyone he has ever rescued answers his call.

408 upvotes • SleepyLoner

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[WP] King Arthur is now old and a drunk. In an argument with one of his knights about the state of the kingdom he drunkenly puts Excalibur back into the stone to prove none of his knight are worthy of pulling it out and questioning him. Unfortunately after they all try he finds out neither is he.

408 upvotes • imlesmartest

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[WP] Earth is the only sentient-producing planet in the galaxy with enough Oxygen to sustain a combustion reaction. As such, Fire is the intergalactic symbol for humanity. To humans, Fire may have a certain symbolic significance, but to other alien races, Fire is downright mythological.	408	AnCapGamer
[WP] (credit to /u/Arandmoor) I'm tired of fantasy where Elves are 'better than you' just because they're elves. Give me some sword & sorcery, fantasy-style, where typical elder fantasy races learn why it's not wise to mess with 'mere' humans.	408	Oskaznoqetsocj
[WP] As the demon stared at the mortal who summoned it, all that could be heard was a sigh before the words, "You do realize this is a marriage proposal, right?"	408	res30stupid
[WP] A retired Super has taken a job as a live action news reporter. It is now clear that the network is only sending the new reporter to fights where the young hero is bound to lose.	408	Kizadek
[WP] Satan now uses clickbait to get souls.	408	Picklestasteg00d
[WP] You're leading a rebellion againt a totalitarian regime. Not out of benevolence, but because you're an immortal vampire and can't maintain a plausible series of identities in an Orwellian surveillance state.	408	-desdinova-
[WP] A demon and a genie talk about the hubris of man by sharing stories of the wishes they've granted over the millenia.	408	ThaiPoe
[WP] Earth has made contact with an alien race. There is a big event where earth's world leaders are meeting the alien queen publicly. You are in the crowd to watch the historical event. When the queen suddenly spots you, she disregards all protocol, comes to you and bows deeply.	408	Pokitore
[WP] When the greatest hero on Earth sends a distress signal, everyone he has ever rescued answers his call.	408	SleepyLoner
[WP] King Arthur is now old and a drunk. In an argument with one of his knights about the state of the kingdom he drunkenly puts Excalibur back into the stone to prove none of his knight are worthy of pulling it out and questioning him. Unfortunately after they all try he finds out neither is he.	408	imlesmartest