WritingPrompts

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[WP] A wise sensei constantly spouts wisdom for his students. However, he has a speech impediment that causes him to occasionally confuse two completely different words or misspeak. His students follow his musings to the letter.	8
[WP] You are in the trolley problem. But you are not the person with the lever, or one of the people stuck on the tracks; you are a passenger in the trolley, and you're the only one who notices the bodies on the tracks.	8
[WP] When applying for a job, it is now legal for managers to request your username for any social media you're on. They have access to everything you've said online. However, this lead to social media becoming safer and controlled, now that nobody is truly anonymous anymore. But it's also boring.	7
[WP] In the future, there is a version of email that can send messages to the past and future. An office worker from the present day, unaware of time travel, accidentally emailed someone from the future, and thinks it's just their coworker. Both think they're talking to someone from their own time.	7
[WP] Scientists have developed a neurological surgery that expands the spectrum of colors a person can see. You can see colors past violet, like bees or hummingbirds.	7
[WP] You find a genie, but he's trying to hide the fact that he doesn't have wish-granting powers by telling you your wishes can come true with hard work and perseverance, along with other cheesy excuses. You almost died trying to find this lamp.	7
[WP] Cars have become monetized to the level of mobile games. Your car slows down on the highway because you ran out of miles. You can spend gems, watch an ad, or wait 6 hours to get more. A car rams you from behind because they were busy opening a loot box instead of watching the road.	7
[WP] You've tracked down the supervillain to his secret lair. You knock down the door, and prepare to slay the person who threatens your kingdom. You find him in the middle of a therapy session, discussing his insecurities. He notices you and starts sobbing. Now might not be a good time.	7
[WP] There exists an app that allows you to rate genies. If you are dissatisfied with your wishes, (like purposefully misconstruing your wish, leading to eternal punishment) you can give them a low score. The genies hate this, but they need high ratings if they want freedom from their lamps.	6
[WP] You, a farmer, have chosen to compete with the rest of the county in a legendary Battle of the Farmlands. Like the traditional Battle of the Bands, you must prove your skill and worth as a farmer against every one of your rivals for a grand prize of 1,000 acres and $500,000.	6

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