/u/Fortune86's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] In a world powered by fate a hero must vanquish a great evil every 100 years to prevent the apocalypse. Upon discovering their role the destined villain of this cycle decides to do absolutely nothing.
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[WP] Instead of taking the Princess's hand in marriage as per tradition for saving the kingdom, the Knight instead asks for permission to court the Royal Liberian.
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[WP] You come across the hero and the villain arguing in an alleyway. Suddenly the villain tears off their mask, revealing a face identical to the hero's. "Mom said it was my turn to save the city!"
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[WP] Every child creates a real 'imaginary' friend based on figures from stories they know. Hoping to influence her towards a heroic character you've been reading your daughter comic books since she was born. She picked one of the villains.
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[WP] A mob enforcer suddenly realises his daughter's 'Go to work with Dad' event falls on the same day he is required to attend a vital and potentially dangerous meeting between his boss and their rival.
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[WP] Your young daughter wakes you up in the middle of the night. The monster under her bed is missing.
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[WP] After being told your whole life that you are the 'Chosen One', you over hear the village elders discussing the lie. Apparently they simply told you you were special so you would feel compelled to perform all sorts of tasks and chores for little to no reward as that is what 'heroes' do.
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[WP] A parent really wishes they had paid more attention to their child's favourite TV show when they find themselves transported into it alone.
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