/u/Deadmanwater's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You look at the genie and wish your final wish: "I wish to only age on days that I am happy." That was over 100 years ago and you've barely aged a day.
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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 managed to end up on the wrong side of a crime boss. “Let’s play a hand of poker.” He chuckles. “You’re gambling your life. You win, you walk out of here. I win, you go out in a body bag.” You look at your hand and smirk. “Okay... But can I raise?”
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[WP] A recent invention allows you to enter another persons dreams. Your upbeat friend invites you to try it with them. You go in, expecting some fun with them, but you are instead met with a grim dreamality: The facade they put on in the real world is a lie. In the void you hear tears. "Help me."
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[WP] "So it was you all along." You jokingly call out into an abandoned alleyway, not expecting a response. A figure emerges with a reply; "How did you know?"
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[WP] It's 1am and a 'fat fucking fly' got in your room. Using your wits, you manage to lure it out and into the hallway, before promptly shutting the door. You go to sleep, but when you wake up, you find out that the rest of your house has gone missing.
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[WP] You went under anesthetic for a minor surgery. Now you've awoken in a drop pod crashing into a distant planet. You're naked, alone and utterly unprepared.
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[WP] You were born and raised in medieval Europe as a peasant. A young lord pitied you and hired you as a squire. After many years of service today is the day you were to be knighted, however trouble stirs. The peasants are rebelling. Their leader? Your father.
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[WP] You live in a medieval fantasy world where swords are powerful but rare. They're rare because each sword must be forged by and bound to a master, and cannot be wielded otherwise. You're the rare exception - You're a Sword Sworn, capable of wielding any sword, and for that reason you are hunted.
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