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[WP] While you were growing up, your grandmother always sang you a nursery rhyme as you fell asleep. You just discovered it is an ancient spell of protection. Not only that, but there are more verses, with more interesting effects.

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[SP] The story is leading up to a pun, and the characters will do anything to escape it.

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[WP] As the last human being dies, the Earth is silent. A few moments later it speaks to Proxima Centauri A, saying "I think the last one has passed on." After acknowledging the loss, she asks "So how were they?"

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[WP] You are a magic-user with a special gift: you can do skilled prestidigitation as well as actual magic. You swap between these skills with great effect, confusing your enemies to no end.

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[WP] You've been dealing with a bad case of tinnitus for the past few weeks. Today, you got so annoyed with the sound that you pretended to pick up a phone and answer the ringing. It stops, and you hear "Thank God, they finally picked up."

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[WP] The other heroes said your superpower was absolutely laughable, that there was never a situation where causing everyone around you to mispronounce your name could be useful to anyone. Well, you are out to prove them all wrong, if your name isn't Benevolent Custardbath... or something.

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[WP] Everyone lives with a internal soundtrack that mirrors their lives and personal experiences. One day you hear a strong, ominous theme begin, at the start of your wedding ceremony.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
[WP] While you were growing up, your grandmother always sang you a nursery rhyme as you fell asleep. You just discovered it is an ancient spell of protection. Not only that, but there are more verses, with more interesting effects.	11291
[SP] The story is leading up to a pun, and the characters will do anything to escape it.	31
[WP] As the last human being dies, the Earth is silent. A few moments later it speaks to Proxima Centauri A, saying "I think the last one has passed on." After acknowledging the loss, she asks "So how were they?"	21
[WP] You are a magic-user with a special gift: you can do skilled prestidigitation as well as actual magic. You swap between these skills with great effect, confusing your enemies to no end.	20
[WP] You've been dealing with a bad case of tinnitus for the past few weeks. Today, you got so annoyed with the sound that you pretended to pick up a phone and answer the ringing. It stops, and you hear "Thank God, they finally picked up."	8
[WP] The other heroes said your superpower was absolutely laughable, that there was never a situation where causing everyone around you to mispronounce your name could be useful to anyone. Well, you are out to prove them all wrong, if your name isn't Benevolent Custardbath... or something.	4
[WP] Everyone lives with a internal soundtrack that mirrors their lives and personal experiences. One day you hear a strong, ominous theme begin, at the start of your wedding ceremony.	2