WritingPrompts

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[WP] A technology is invented that allows us to hear sounds locked into the clay of ancient pots as they were being formed. What is extracted are conversations that will alter the perception of history in the most terrifying of ways.	7130
[WP] He has been blind all his life. Now, he is the first recipient of new technology that will grant him sight. When he opens his eyes, the doctors ask if he can see them. He says “Yes, but who are they?” and points across the room at no one.	533
[WP] The Archmage decreed that tonight, as a gift to the king, his children will all receive magical power. In the morning, the children of the castle remained unchanged, but some random urchins around the kingdom woke up to strange occurrences.	482
[WP] You are a very wealthy person, but it wasn’t always so. While revisiting your home town, you unmistakably recognize a street merchant who was uniquely kind to you during your youth as a begging street rat. As you watch him peddling his wares, as always, a scheme begins to hatch in your mind.	194
[WP] In school, each class member put an item into a time capsule, which was to be dug up in 20 years. Now you have all gathered and found that one of the items was a list of predictions. Going down the list, they all were true with uncanny accuracy. But as you read, things start to turn very dark.	187
[WP] Magic, it seems, is a living entity. For a Mage to become a Wizard, he must bond with it in what’s called “The Reckoning”, where his battle for control makes him insanely villainous. If he can overcome, his moral senses return. This is the story of one Mage’s journey into The Reckoning.	130
[WP] You hear a voice from nowhere and everywhere: “Ok, they think that a new year is about to start. This is a good time for a reboot and update.” Just then another panicked voice is heard: “Sir! Your mic is on!”	128
[WP] “I know my wish, Genie,” you say, as the memories of betrayal flood over you. “I want to see people as they truly are.” The Genie frowns. “Master is certain of this?” Your whispered reply masks a lurking rage. “Yes.” The Genie extends a hand, and in his opened palm: a pair of glasses.	125
[WP] You’ve had a “sixth sense” all your life that lets you know when someone is watching you. It’s kept you out of a lot of trouble and embarrassment. Lately, however, the “sense” has been going off constantly, even when you KNOW that you’re alone.	125
[WP] In this wizard training exercise, students were allowed to enchant one item to bring into battle. Students came armed with the likes of flaming swords and flying daggers. When you arrived with a pencil, their collective laughter confirmed that they severely underestimate you.	124

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