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[WP] You are sentenced to death. After entering the execution room, instead of being executed, you were instead given a new passport and a new identity. Turns out the death sentence had been abolished years ago, and now exists only as a deterrent to violent crime and not actually implemented.
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[WP] You are pretty sure your cat just saved your life. Thing is, now the dog seems determined to outshine the cat and save you too, even when you really don't need it.
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[WP] You've loved an immortal for a long time, and they loved you back knowing your time together would be short. Doesn't make learning about the dozens of past lovers they've had, and the fact that their descendants are still alive any less upsetting, though.
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[WP] “So you abducted humans and forced them to create mining colonies on hellish planets?” “Yes, we came around once every five years to demand tribute under threat of annihilation. Perfect scheme, very low maintenance.” “So what went wrong?” “We misplaced one of the colonies”.
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[WP] Alien species made it very clear that humans were to suppress their urge to touch other non-humans aboard mixed species ships, given in nearly all their cultures physical contact was reserved for mother and mates only. Then a curious alien let their human friend pet them for the first time.
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[WP] The story's protagonist is the nicest person imaginable. The story's narrator hates him with a seething passion.
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[WP] At your grandfather's death he leaves you a letter. "Grandson, I am not who you thought I am. I was born in the year 3456. I am a time traveler but i failed my mission. Attached is a map showing the location of the Device. Power sources now should be enough. You must complete my mission..."
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[WP] "We have ancient elven magic, and even the dwarves have their ugly mountain forts. What do YOU have, human?!" "Napalm, and high-explosives, mostly..." *grumbling beard in the background* "....our forts are aesthetically pleasing though..."
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[WP] You just made a deal with the devil, and sold your soul. But when he reached in to take it, he says, "Okay, wise-guy, where is it?"
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[WP] It's a common illegal pastime for young aliens to speak into a human's mind, and make them think a god is talking to them. Your friends have all had fun doing this without repercussion. However, seeing what your actions have lead Jeanne d'Arc to, you're pretty traumatized.
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