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[WP] Your childhood friend moved away without warning one day. Years later you meet them again when world's new evil overlord visits your town to personally see to the execution of some rebels. You see the spark of recognition in the overlord's eyes as they cancel the execution and order you untied.
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[WP] Killing another human now allows you to exchange your remaining lifespan the victim's. Young people live in fear while the elderly plan their attacks.
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[WP] You deliver meals to elderly shut-ins. One of your clients is convinced you are Death, and you play along, letting them "outsmart" you every day. Today, however, they're dressed in their Sunday finest, saying, "I'm ready."
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[WP] You wake up in a field, confused. Suddenly, you hear a loud monotone voice: "RESTRICTING PLAY AREA IN 5 MINUTES"
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[WP] In terms of powers you are world class, easily one of the next up and coming top-tier super-heroes in the world. But you deliberately downplay your abilities, pretending to have only minor talents so you can stick with your team of underdogs whose leader you have been crushing on for years.
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[WP] a serial killer killing for his artistic view is in his living room listening to jazz, drinking wine and listening to a crime podcast. To his delight, the episode was about him. His joy was shortlived, however Because they’re getting everything wrong and making him sound like a generic lunatic.
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[WP] In the fear of becoming a Main Character, the main character lives his whole life avoiding cliche story lines and interactions
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[WP] You made a deal with a stranger a long time ago. You wouldn't physically age after 35 under any condition except one. Coming up on your 900th birthday and you notice your first grey hair.
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[WP] Rule number one of space travel: never leave a human unattended on the bridge. They will eventually press every single button, no matter how many interstellar wars it might cause.
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