/u/WinsomeJesse's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] While browsing online, you stumble upon a walkthrough for your life. It turns out your life has only been so hard because you've missed every single hidden power-up so far.
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[WP] You live in a society of rigid, enforced equality. Wealth is redistributed. Suffering is shared. You also happen to be the most accident-prone human being in existence and everyone's a bit tired of having their arms and legs broken because of you.
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[WP] You thought they were just a gag. But they're not "beer goggles", they're "bear goggles" and it's pretty amazing how many people in your town are actually just bears in disguise.
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[WP] Yesterday, you made a teacup turn into a dove. Today, there's a wizard, a sorcerer, a magician, a shaman, and a warlock standing outside your door, each begging you to become their apprentice.
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[WP] When you touch a photograph you have the ability to hear the photographer's thoughts at the moment the picture was taken. Holding your brother's baby picture you can hear your mother saying, "I can't believe how real he looks..."
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[WP] There's a new IT guy at work. He's old, has an enormous white beard, wears colorful robes, and seems to have no idea how computers work. His name is Merlin and he's still better than the last guy.
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[WP] You live in a land where a brutal despot selects one citizen every year to be hunted for sport. You spent every cent you had bribing the right people. But it was worth it. You've finally been selected.
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[WP] "And kids, DEFINITELY try this at home. If you want to survive the night, it may be your only chance."
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[WP] Frustrated that the citizens of Heaven "don't know how good they have it," God arranges a pen pal program with Hell.
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