/u/jpeezey's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] You're a princess locked in a tower, only you locked yourself there so you could focus on your training. You follow a rigorous daily routine of exercise and meditation. Normally you have to fend off the covetous knights who come to 'rescue' you, but this latest one has asked to be your pupil.
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[WP] Nobody ever thinks you look the part of a professor, much less the dean of this prestigious school for geniuses. You take advantage of this during your recruitment of promising students for a special elite class; the interview starts the moment they bump into you, disguised as 'the janitor'.
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[WP] Aliens accidentally cause the zombie apocalypse on Earth during first contact, passing us a disease they were immune to. They fled to their ships, but still orbit above Earth, occasionally dropping care packages of alien technology and resources for us to use in our fight against the undead.
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[WP] In ancient times, great objects were imbued with magical power. This power was passed to similar items throughout the ages. In present time, the "belt of strength" is a WWE championship belt, and the "cloak of invisibility" is a unique hoodie, etc. You come to possess a magically imbued item.
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[WP] You're convinced that one of your classmates is an alien and you've been concocting all kinds of schemes to try to catch them red (or green?)-handed. Eventually you give up, but after a few days that classmate seeks you out, explaining that not having to thwart your schemes has left them bored.
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[WP] You are an eldritch being trapped inside a penny. A 'lucky' penny. You have just enough of your old powers to slightly influence the world around you, and find joy in playing with the 'luck' of those who come to possess you.
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[WP] A small fairy came to you one night, asking you to return with her to her world. You are a hero their legends foretell, and they need your help. Thinking of all the tales and movies and games of your childhood, you eagerly accept. You had no idea how bloody and dark this 'adventure' would be.
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[WP] You are a Tamer, born with the instincts to dominate monsters and bend them to your will. You've already tamed several creatures who now perform duties around your estate. Certain organizations are taking note of your power. You decide it's time to find a monster to be your personal bodyguard.
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[WP] You've always had the ability to jump into pictures, using them as portals to small pocket-dimensions based on what's pictured. You've had your fair share of adventures. One day, while taking your grandchild to an art museum, they go missing, and you realize your grandkid has the same power.
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[WP] Magic hasn't been practiced for generations, and the modern world is all but devoid of it. By some twist of fate, you are born with a slight aptitude for magic, and a familiar seeks you out; an ancient and proud familiar that only allies itself with the most powerful magic user in the world.
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