/u/SPYROHAWK's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] Magic exists, however with a catch. Everyone can only use magic the way they expect magic to function. Harry Potter fans MUST do weird wand waving while Call of Cthulhu players all end up going insane. Write an interaction or duel between two vastly different magic users.
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[WP] Write a really BAD guide for getting a guy/girl. Bonus points if the narrator is mocking you for still being single.
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[WP] Every few Eons the world's powers (death, time, light, luck, etc) take a mortal form and host a dinner party to discuss the state of the world. This time, a new figure has arrived at the table.
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[WP] The end of the world wasn't caused by any cult or secret society being tracked by the FBI, CIA, or MI6. Now, as an angry elemental giant of lava and shadow ravages the earth, governmental agencies are confused at how three drunk dudes in a motor boat managed to summon the god of destruction.
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[WP] There’s a reason humanity is mostly oblivious to all the alien invasions, zombies, secret shadow organizations, sinister deep states, eldritch gods, and hollow earth. For every secret conspiracy threatening to destroy the world, there’s an equal and opposite conspiracy cancelling it out.
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[WP] In fiction, immortals are often seen as wise and ancient, having seen the world progress and amassing knowledge and patience from their long existence. The problem is you became immortal, like, *checks watch*, yesterday.
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[WP] Write a perfectly normal story with no hidden twists or anything... that still feels just a little off or unsettling for some reason
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[WP] You are a Nigerian prince and your father, the king, has just been murdered. Assassins lurk among every corner, wanting your money. You need to get rid of it, fast. In your hand you hold a piece of paper with contact information given to you a long time ago. It's your only hope...
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[WP] Your whole town has become an insane cult for an elder god. You rather like your sanity, and refuse to join. The elder god is impressed with your courage, and is trying to get you to join his cult by making reality super nice for you rather than by using force.
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