/u/salmontail's posts in /r/WritingPrompts
[WP] At a critical moment, you realized that even if you were the hero of the story, the one who accomplishes great things and leads others on your journey, the protagonist had been someone else all along.
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[WP] The zombie apocalypse happened, and you run into your crazy prepared uncle's bunker. Instead of rations, you find potions. Instead of guns and ammo, you find staves and tomes.
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[WP] The interstellar council holds a war meeting. Those cowardly two-faced money-grubbing primates from the Milky Way somehow believes the peaceful, tree-loving herbivores of the Andromeda Galaxy are the ones who have the most powerful warrior culture, to stand against the new outside threat.
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[WP] You run a seafood restaurant with a signature dish: Hydra Heads. But the supply is outpacing the demand!
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[WP] The petty rivalry of a few middle income families in a small suburban neighbourhood, written as a political drama of epic proportions ala Game of Thrones or Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
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[EU] In another world, a happily married Romeo and Juliette invites their whole families over for a Christmas party, but the whole thing turns sour when the extended family continues their feud through Secret Santa.
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[WP] You put on some fake animal ears in front of your spouse and said that you're actually an animal spirit who came back to repay a favor. Your stagnant married life became more lively with the little act, but it soon became clear only one of you thought it was a joke.
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[WP] Your immigration consultant opens his binder. "Well, most people immigrate to Canada or Denmark or something for the free health care, but why don't I do you one better?" He winks as he hands you a brochure: Reincarnate Into Your Fantasy World
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[WP] You make an important phone call, and hear the voicemail. "I've passed away, if you need me send a prayer. If there's an issue hold a seance. In case of emergency, dig up my grave at the following address."
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