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[WP] "Seeking wealth is not inherently evil. Like power, gold is a tool that can be used for both good and evil. Therefore, squire, when someone says that they "only in it for the coins", make them elaborate what are the coins for, THEN judge their character from that."

Submitted by Virgonidas t3_11bjki7 on February 25, 2023 at 12:10 PM

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[WP] You were just minding your own business when suddenly, strange people wearing red hooded cloaks appoach you. Saying that you are the incarnation of an eldritch god.

Submitted by FS_E54_Iron_Hollow t3_10ue8cq on February 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM

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[WP] In this alternative universe the ninja never disappeared and still exist in the modern day but they have adapted to modern culture where they act as private investigators, corporate spys and sabetours and have a much more corporate culture

Submitted by No_Reputation7779 t3_10ua1wn on February 5, 2023 at 11:03 AM

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[PM] Looking for prompts for short stories. I will fit them into one shared universe.

Submitted by natep1098 t3_115h30f on February 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM

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[WP] 200 years ago humanity joined the galaxy. Since then they have collected apex predators from all over. The Earth is therefore considered the most dangerous place in the galaxy. Curiously they seem to live with them, even sleep in the same bed as them

Submitted by Tenticlepronz34 t3_11b9zt5 on February 25, 2023 at 2:50 AM

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[WP] A depressed man moves into a beautifully decorated victorian-like house that was sold for cheap because it was said to be haunted. He soon comes to learn that the beings haunting the house correspond to a deadly sin, and they all agree to help him get back on his feet.

Submitted by PhrogFace420 t3_10n4dxk on January 28, 2023 at 3:02 AM

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[WP] A super edgy Anti Hero is transported into a stereotypical So-Sweet-You'll-Puke fantasy world. This is what happens.

Submitted by AnyLiterature2363 t3_10ok5mo on January 29, 2023 at 10:06 PM

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[WP] The dying mermaid entrusted to you her most precious treasure: her only egg. You must raise the child as your own.

Submitted by ChattyBird4Eva t3_10m7crp on January 27, 2023 at 12:33 AM

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[WP] Your new Girlfriend turns out to be the local Magical Girl/Hero. However, recently she seems to be "running out of power mid fight" more often and calls you an Office Worker to help her Escape/Settle the situation. You suspect she is just enjoying being saved for once...

Submitted by Mr_PizzaCat t3_zvlqch on December 26, 2022 at 11:58 AM

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[WP] You discover a singular arrow on the ground in February. Instead of an arrowhead tip, it has a heart tip. It's one of Cupid's arrows... and the magic is still in it for one use.

Submitted by London-Roma-1980 t3_zyg4ts on December 29, 2022 at 8:54 PM

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[WP] You are a superhero who decided to not have a secret identity. In fact, you don't even have a costume, you regularly fight crime in you work clothes. Yet the media and your enemies act like they don't know who you are. Even your friends seem to forget unless you remind them.

Submitted by silentreader90 t3_ztonzw on December 23, 2022 at 6:11 PM

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[WP] You feel your powers flood back to you as the dampeners in your cell shut off. A man in a business suit steps into it and asks a simple question.

Submitted by ankh3125 t3_zwdr8x on December 27, 2022 at 11:41 AM

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[WP] Write a story about hope in a post apocalyptic fantasy world.

Submitted by SciencesnObjects40 t3_zq3hth on December 19, 2022 at 9:04 PM

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[WP] You've been living in their home for months without them knowing. You had no choice; it was this or the streets. When a madman breaks in and threatens the homeowner, you decide to knock the man out cold. You have some explaining to do now.

Submitted by Crystal1501 t3_ztxhct on December 24, 2022 at 12:48 AM

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[WP] You are a famous anthropologist exploring ancient ruins and you find a cryogenic chamber with a creature thought to be extinct, a HUMAN

Submitted by Zahirico1 t3_z3u2kb on November 24, 2022 at 8:41 PM

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[WP] Lucifer, the Devil seduced a woman, who gave him a child. What the Prince of Lies didn't know, is that said woman was Laufey, a Norse Goddess. As for you -now a high schooler- it turns out being The Antichrist AND Loki, has it's perks, especially when your parent's don't fight over custody.

Submitted by Ryzuhtal t3_z4c2m1 on November 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM

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[WP]"War? You do not yet know war. You are a child who has tasted their first autumn frost and called it winter."

Submitted by Melkain t3_z6yxop on November 28, 2022 at 3:09 PM

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[WP] Scientists have long been aware of the Hero's Journey repeating itself throughout history, as if someone were guiding world events. Today, they've finally discovered who, and why.

Submitted by TellTaleTank t3_yzfygx on November 19, 2022 at 4:36 PM

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[WP] "What do you mean this little girl is mine!? She is a pure-blooded vampire, I am completely human!"

Submitted by BossViper28 t3_y591vx on October 16, 2022 at 5:55 AM

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[WP] An immortal has been locked up in a secure government facility for destroying several buildings in a city after losing control of themselves. They could easily escape the flimsy defences, but they have no desire to... until they sense a great threat approaching earth.

Submitted by Crystal1501 t3_11qpdnn on March 13, 2023 at 11:17 PM

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[WP] The man held up the syringe. "If this doesn't kill you, nothing will."

Submitted by [deleted] t3_11uxqhh on March 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM

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[WP] Metametaverse (MMV) is a simulation system which enables users to simulate metaverses, which in turn are recursive. Players in MMV often acquire new skills and beliefs that cannot be acquired in real life, because most people in real life are brainwashed to believe they are not brainwashed LOL!

Submitted by augustusalpha t3_124gy35 on March 28, 2023 at 7:35 AM

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[WP] A main character is trapped in a fantasy isekai world and adjusted to their new life. However, about a while later, they find a sword with a familiar label. “Made in China.”

Submitted by SpecimenOfSauron t3_116shuy on February 20, 2023 at 12:14 AM

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[EU] After many years of research The Riddler has finally discovered undeniable proof of Batman's secret identity. Together with the Joker, Bane, and many other villains he prepares an attack on The Daily Planet to take out Clark Kent while he least expects it.

Submitted by Visual_Philosopher74 t3_117vo5n on February 21, 2023 at 5:37 AM

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[WP] You're randomly doodling in a notepad when it suddenly bursts into flames and shoots a fireball straight into the ceiling much to the shock of those around you. You have just rediscovered runic magic.

Submitted by AlabastorRetard t3_1101zow on February 12, 2023 at 12:08 AM

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