/u/Xedro's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You answer the door, only to find someone nearly identical to you. They smile and greet you. "Hi! I'm the person you could have been."
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[WP] In this world, being so happy you could explode can literally happen. You're a paradepressor, tasked with making people sad in an emergency.
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[WP] You're the offspring of a demon and an angel, heralded as Mankind's saviour. But you just want to focus on your music.
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[WP] As you lay on the ground cowering in fear, the tall cyborg explained his purpose: "I was sent back in time because your actions caused World War 3". "A-are you here to stop me?", you ask. "Stop you? I'm here to make sure you succeed."
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[WP] You were heralded as a hero 20 years ago. Lately, however, you've began wondering if you've lived long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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[WP] As it turns out, Earth is the hellhole of habitable planets. Tremendously high gravity, wide temperature ranges and constant struggle against natural disasters are something no other species has faced. Humans are considered titans in other planets. And they are about to invade yours.
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[WP] The zombie apocalypse devastated most continents. As you look at the landscape from the top of a medieval castle's wall, you can't help thinking how fortunate you were for being in Europe at the time.
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[WP] You've been using your likeness to a famous actor to get by. It started innocently enough when someone asked you for a photo, but after a while you got so used to get things for free that you quit your job. One day, that actor tracks you down... he has an offer you can't refuse.
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[WP] You have an innate ability to make bad decisions. It doesn't matter what the choice is about, you will pick the worst possible option.
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