WritingPrompts

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[WP] Einstein was not the first to formulate the Theory of Relativity. It was actually Da Vinci. You learn this, and try to expose the truth to the world. You are, however, targeted by Einstein's descendants, who wish to kill you and hide the truth. Suddenly, the bell of the front door rings.	3
[WP] Ca. 20,000 years ago, humanity became star-faring and abandoned Earth after ecological collapse. They now come back to integrate us into their interstellar empire.	3
[WP] They said they'd fix our home. They said they'd help us reach into the beyond. They said we were once one, and now, we're together again. They never asked for help. Until they did. And now, we're fighting their wars.	3
[WP] From 20 light-years away, a simple message is received. You're working for SETI and are named Johnathan Everglades. When the scientists in the room listen to the message, they all turn to you. You're confused. You listen to the message, too, and you learn that it says: "Send Johnathan."	3
[WP] Overnight, the UN assumes full sovereignty not just over Earth, but the entire Solar System. All international borders are relinquished, and no more visas or passports are required for travel. You, like everyone else, are stunned and curious. Searching for answers, you stumble upon something.	3
[WP] Later this century, three giant asteroids are detected on a collision course with Earth. In response, humanity launches thousands of nuclear warheads to destroy them. What followed was beyond unexpected and more horrifying than anyone could have guessed. Those aren't asteroids...	3
[ WP ] Noah's Ark is finally found - on Mars.	3
[EU] Ender loses the war against the Formics. The remaining Formic fleets venture towards Earth and upon arrival, they disable all planetary defenses. However, they do not attack. Instead, they appear to be... surrendering?!	2
[WP] It's 2018, and you've committed a crime. Now, finally, the judge announces the sentence, "For your crimes against the law and constitution of the U.S., I sentence you to fifteen years of prison in the Kuiper belt." You heard that right.	2
[WP] In the 2200s, an interstellar colony ship is sent to a habitable planet around Tau Ceti. When the colonists descend, they find a sword-like object with the inscription "EXCALIBUR" on it.	2

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