WritingPrompts

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[WP] You loved being a vampire during the 80s and 90s, but in 2070, with all the improvements in biotech and genetic engineering, you find yourself trapped in a body that, compared to everyone around you, is short, weak, frail, ugly, horribly light sensitive, and dependent on a very awkward diet.	8788
[EU] Star Wars really happened, long ago, in a galaxy far away. Obviously, none of the characters were human, but given 1970s SFX it was easier to pretend. Similarly, the biology of the real Skywalkers was so alien that 'father, 'sister' etc were just metaphors. Retell the story accurately.	160
[WP] All your life you've seen numbers above people's heads. You've never had any idea why, but you always assumed it must be something important and grand. Today is the day you finally find out that they actually mean something trivial and boring.	40
[WP] Humanity has been conquered by the Xandar, a hive species that has taken over half the galaxy. A young human couple encounters a new species, far more advanced than the Xandar. To help free humanity they leave a strange 'gift': a vial of their DNA. Also Christmas is coming.	17
[WP] 2018, knowing her term in office is almost up, invites the young 2019 out for lunch at a pub to explain how the job works. At the next table 1960 is buying 1930 a meal, lending a sympathetic ear, when a gang of smart alec kids saunter in looking for trouble. Its the 1980s.	16
[WP] It's Christmas 2699. Our classic Christmas mythologies have continued to evolve, incorporating new material along the way. You are tucking your kids in, telling them about what happens on Christmas Eve, including all about John Maclane and Hans Gruber.	14
[WP] The thing you hate most about being part of the Superhero Alliance is covering for other superheroes when they go on vacation. There is always an awkward mismatch of powers and the other hero's uniforms never look right on you!	14
[WP] You respond to a strange text, and wind up in a conversation with a stranger who seems to know everything about you. It's your phone. Its gained a life of its own, and it wants something from you. And its got blackmail material.	12
[WP] First contact has occurred. The alien species is humanoid but genderless, or so it seems at first. But after mingling with the aliens, human couples begin falling in love with members of the alien species. We soon realize that the aliens are actually the long lost third gender of humanity.	8
[WP] In 2070 its time to select a new Pope. But the selection process has evolved to include reality show style coverage of the competing cardinals taking on an ultimate challenge obstacle course filled with obstacles designed to put their Popely abilities to the test!	8

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