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[WP] A literal genie – one who cruelly twists someone's wish, based on their exact words – must explain why they granted a child's wish without repercussions, to their superiors. The genie tries to spin the reasoning behind their benevolent actions into a malevolent light.
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[WP] For years evil villains have been thwarted and locked away by heroes. But that all changed when you came along. You see, there are types of evil that don't involve killing the innocent, or inciting fear and terror. You're the CEO of Evil Inc. and everything you've done so far is legal.
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[WP] You've accidentally killed the Devil. God makes you the new Devil to replace the one you killed.
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[WP] "Be not afraid." Said the biblically accurate angel as it came down from heaven. But it descended at a science symposium, and instead of the grovelling and cowering it's used to, the scientists flock to it to try and study and question it.
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[WP]You have a security monitor in your bedroom so you turn it on to check the house before bed.To your surprise you see a monster crawling up your stairway.All of a sudden the monster slips and falls back down the stairs. You can hear it faintly crying.You find yourself calling out to it “You ok?”
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[WP] At 18 you got your power; the ability to vaporize anyone you wish with just a touch. By 38 you’re the most feared villain the world has known. However, exactly 20 years to the day, your first victim rematerializes. Turns out you’ve just been sending people 20 years into the future all this time
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[WP] You have a dragonslaying Paladin friend that you run a scam with. You steal the princess, he "kills" you and returns her to her kingdom, and you both split the profit. The problem is, you've been found out. And now the princess wants in.
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[WP] When humans join the galactic community, we find out that the domestication of animals is a rare feat unique to us. Aliens are amazed by our training of dogs, riding of horses, comfort with cats, and so on. This has had a profound effect on perceptions of our species...
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[WP] Ever since you opened this bar, you still don't know why supernatural races, deities, royalty, and/or extraterrestrials keep frequenting the place. You just serve drinks and lend an ear to listen.
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[WP] The superheroes and supervillains are angry with you because you help them both but they can't kill you because you're too valuable. You remind them, "look, I'm a doctor with healing powers following the medical code, it doesn't matter who my patients are! Stop whining about it!"
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