/u/maxart2001's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] When a new Agent is inducted into MI6, they are given an equally-new partner and sent on a goose-chase to look for instances of real Magic on Earth. It's a task to judge character and act as a rite of passage. All goes well until the latest pair frantically reports absolute certainty of Magic.
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[WP] You are the infamous 10th Dentist. A new toothpaste has been brought before the commission and the previous 9 dentists have already approved it. As you inspect the toothpaste, there is a slight problem. You actually like it.
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[WP] This year, Santa is unable to reach all of the children on Earth due to a huge emergency. So he pulls out his ace. He calls in all of his favours with the other supernatural beings of the world, bidding them to help him. This is how little Ellie meets Death awkwardly standing in her home.
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[WP] When Humanity joins the Galactic Community, it turns out we aren't particularly good at anything compared to other Species. Our weapons aren't revolutionary, our technology nothing special. But then... it becomes evident that humans are the god-damned best loophole finders in the whole World.
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[WP] You started in the Galactic Navy when a thousand men were required to crew a major warship. As you enter your last years in this career, tech has become so advanced that only one man will be required. You.
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[WP] Humanity joins the Galactic Council of Systems like any other civilization before it, and yet there is one major difference after they join. The other residents of the Galaxy are absolutely incredulous when humans fail to leave their old conflicts behind and unify. This has never happened.
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[WP] You're pretty sure your new school teacher is an 'undercover' KGB Agent. Everyone else in your class is sure too. Thing is, he's trying so hard you just don't have the heart to turn him in. Besides, the way he teaches you and your class is just too damn funny.
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[WP] Sometimes, anomalies are born. Beings whose power can flare brighter even than the true Gods – all of it for a fleeting instant of time. The eternally living Gods are wary of such might, and try to ignore these beings. Until an old and wise, but relatively weak Goddess visits one such anomaly.
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[WP] You are surprised when your lunch is interrupted by a young girl crashing into your window, her ancient-looking clothes smoking slightly, her eyes eerily intelligent. "Right, you don't remember," she says crossly. "You and I are rebelling against the Gods. We must move quickly," she snaps.
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[WP] As the Wise Mentor voluntarily lowers his sword to be struck down by the Ultimate Evil at last – obviously for the Chosen One's character development – there seems to be a problem, a glitch in the Matrix. He survives the blow. This is a story of how a Mentor meant to die finds a better life.
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