/u/Vayne66's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] A vain, self-absorbed ancestor pissed off a god and was cursed to have his bloodline fall into obsurity. Where ever you go people will forget you, images that capture you will fade, and your name dies on the tip of the tongue. A curse for most but a boon for a thief or assassin.
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[WP] All you've ever wanted was to be feared and rule the world but every villainous act you commit backfires. Steal candy from a baby? Poisoned candy, baby saved. Steal the baby? Abusive parents. Threw a woman off a building? Push she needed to unlock her powers of flight, she's now your sidekick.
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[WP] The earth has been ruined, but you were lucky enough to secure a spot on the last colony ship leaving. The days on the ship blur together, do your job then go to sleep and repeat. Someone mentioned the date and after doing the math you realize you have been on the ship for over 600 years.
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[WP] As an immortal, one of the things you hate is visiting museums as almost everything people guess about history is wrong and you can't correct them. You have resorted to online forums and recently found a 'conspiracy theory' thread that seems suspiciously accurate.
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[WP] Scientist have created a machine that allow people a window into alternate realities. It becomes mainstream and people talk about alternate versions of themselves. Finally you decide to take a look only to discover that there are no alternate versions of you. You're the only you in existence.
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[WP] As one of the most clever of demons, you hatched a plan to pose as a teacher at a highschool and steal the souls of the students while they were still innocent, instead you realized you have a love of teaching. You go above and beyond. Now there's something new in town targeting your kids.
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[WP] You're a world renowned archeologist, there have been many discoveries and treasures uncovered by you. Your secret? You're immortal and just basically hunting down all your old stuff.
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[WP] You're an eldritch being of unimaginable power. Your cult has successfully completed the ritual so you can inhabit a young host. You infiltrate the host's family and experience something you've never had before, a loving family. Well the world doesn't need to end just yet, does it?
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[WP] Everyone in the world is born with a personal pool of magic. Once that is used up it's gone and they are normal people. Some people have large pools while others have small ones. Yours is average but slowly regenerates.
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[WP] Whenever you are seeking something you feel an irresistible pull towards it's location. You're a finder, one of few that have the gift. All others talk of finding the answer to the greatest mystery, 'why we are here?' but unlike them when you think of it, you feel the pull.
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