/u/Oragomas's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] "There are three rules for mind-readers..." The man speaks sternly. "Don't read loved ones, don't reveal your powers, and NEVER try to read animals." He shivers a bit. "You probably think that last part is a joke but trust me; one glimpse into a horse and you won't be right for a week."
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[WP] "Lucid dreaming is fun, sure, but don't become too obsessed..." The man across from you stares aimlessly ahead, barely blinking. "If you go in too deep, you may learn something you wish you hadn't. I would wake up now if I were you. You're getting too close."
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[WP] Your late grandfather left you an old record player and several nameless records and nothing else. One day, years after his death you pop in the first one and start it up. Instead of music though, you hear his voice echoing out. "I'm sorry, but this was the only way I could speak freely."
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[WP] Studying black holes at such close proximities has its dangers. Time isn't very linear, and you may see yourself walking down the hallway or eating at a table. These phenomena are normal, but it's advised that you do NOT endorse these projections, or you may lose your grip on time.
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[WP] If someone told you to prove you were human, how would you do it? You could sing a song, or try to be philosophical. If you were being honest though, the woman holding the gun to your head doesn't look like she has the patience for either, and her eyes tell you she may have an answer already.
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[WP] Time is a fickle business, and only a chosen few ever actually achieve anything after meddling in it. Most end up trapped in self-initiated paradoxes, sometimes for decades. Your job is to find these people, break their cycle, and give them back their future.
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[WP] Human children not born on Earth are....different, almost completely devoid of any human traits except appearance. Whatever it was on Earth that made us human, being born without it is making us something else...
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[WP] After a strange celestial event over Earth, humans find themselves beginning to merge with other life forms, taking on their appearance, abilities, and even their instincts. Humanity as it was known is forever changed. Welcome to the Wild Age.
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[WP] Your sons meticulous care of his fish tank has managed to lure a water spirit that has now decided live there. While it seems safe enough to remain, you've started to notice some "changes" about your son.
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[WP] A magical amulet in your possession allows you to instantly teleport to whatever you desire most. Being a thief, you've always appeared near treasure and gold, but this time was different. Suddenly in a prison, you now face a scared little boy, whose eyes glimmer like diamonds.
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