WritingPrompts

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[WP] You are the world's greatest art thief. Your M.O.? Replacing the original work of art with a flawless forgery. Your secret? You're really a time traveler replacing the original with its future/past version.	55
[WP] “It was midnight when I got the call. Homicide, on Drury Lane. The chief didn’t have enough evidence, so he wanted me to go out, ruffle a few feathers. I downed my scotch and decided to pay an old friend a visit. After all, nothing happens on Drury Lane without the Muffin Man knowing about it.”	55
[WP] Mankind takes their first steps into interstellar space. As they begin meeting other races and cultures across the galaxy, they come to a startling conclusion - every civilization they encounter has the same myths and gods as them.	55
[WP] You have an unusual superpower - you have the ability to induce crippling feelings of misery and sorrow in people. Despite the depressing aspect of your powers, you always try to do your best as one of the more cheerful superheroes in town.	55
[WP] Humanity has developed a new type of faster-than-light engine, far faster than any existing model. Over the objections of the Galactic Council, humanity decides to embark on a journey to the center of the known universe.	53
[WP] The demon stood alone at the gates of Heaven, facing down legions of angels. "You've taken something very precious to me," he said, gripping his sword tightly. "And I won't be leaving without my daughter."	53
[WP] The contestant pulled out a copy of the rulebook and pointed. "See? The rules specifically say that we cannot physically harm another contestant. It doesn't say anything about mental or emotional harm."	52
[WP] Humanity becomes the first species in the galaxy to develop faster-than-light engines. Not because they are the most technologically advanced, but because the other species consider going faster than the speed of light a cardinal sin.	51
[WP] You've been embellishing the stories you tell your child about work to sound more exciting than it really is. With "Bring Your Child to Work Day" coming up, you're worried about disappointing them. Your boss overhears you and says, "Don't worry. They won't be disappointed."	48
[WP] It's been over a week since the geese took over your yard and surrounded your house. Supplies are dwindling, but fear keeps you from going outside.	48

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