/u/aguynamedbry's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You are the worst employee in the world. New Coke? That was you. You're a pro. You are hired by competitors to infiltrate companies and trip them up. From misplacing inventory to stupid marketing ideas, you've made dozens stumble or fail. It's time again to bring down a biggie.
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[WP] After several strong relationships fizzle seemingly overnight you plead with your latest partner to explain why they are leaving. After much hesitation they reveal they are being paid to break up with you.
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[WP] The world was thrilled to hear about the discovery of a flock of passenger pigeons. Happy about dodos showing up. Confused when live mammoths were spotted and really worried when small dinosaurs started appearing all over the world.
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[WP] A new drug allows a few humans random but accurate visions of the past and future. For every day in a trance, 1 minute is revealed. Several humans are just now finishing up year long trances, allowing them to see around 6 hours. The world awaits their stories.
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[WP] You've finally made it to the final table of a major draw poker tournament with you and 3 other players remaining. You are delighted to see a straight flush and go all in; everyone calls instantly. Upon revealing their hands all 4 of you have straight flushes. An unearthly alarm starts blaring.
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[WP] Cupid has an opposite, the angel of heartbreak. Their job is to break up couples that don't belong together. Their job is a lot harder and they're getting a little fed up with these stupid humans.
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[WP] You're a world famous graffiti artist who's kept their real identity hidden. An impostor steps forward claiming they are you. The public believes them after seeing faked videos recreating art installations of your work! In live performances they can copy your style precisely. Revenge time.
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[WP] In this world, people who are wrongly accused and are later exonerated are allowed to commit crimes in proportion to their time served. Their services are in high demand.
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[WP] Alien spaceship enters orbit. All media relays the following in the local language: "We require 1000 adults of your species to start a new colony to prevent the chance of mass extinction. You have 7 days to decide."
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