/u/Complex_doughnut's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] 500 Years ago, people suddenly gained magical powers based on their surname. Over the centuries, Smith went from the most common surname to the least common surname. You are the last remaining Smith, and you can create tools out of literally anything.
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[WP] Every species in the galaxy knows to stay far, far away from the creatures on the planet Earth. But one crashed ship later, a couple of survivors finally meet the demonic 'cat' they've heard so much about.
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[WP] You can read minds. But only your own mind. Everyone you've talked to tells you that's just called thinking. You find out when talking to one friend however that perfectly understanding your subconscious, and knowing exactly why you're thinking/feeling something isn't normal.
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[WP] Many have used the river as a metaphor for life. One day, however, you stumble upon the real river of life, and see a billion souls travelling along it.
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[WP] God returns to Earth after 2000 years and discovers the . . . interesting interpretations of his words.
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[WP] These extra-terrestrial invaders had been planning the takeover of Earth's greatest superpower for many decades. What they didn't expect was how the people would praise them for 'finally fixing the government'
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[WP] at age 18, everyone undergoes a test related to their magical ability. Most people's is to fight some creature or do something to some object. Yours is simply to walk to the end of the room.
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[WP] Humanity slowly realises that magic is not a renewable energy. We might not be the gods of the Milky Way for much longer.
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