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[WP] For millennia, two opposite but equally powerful weapons have been used in grand quests and battles, always used on opposing sides. Over time, they've been upgraded and empowered to the point where they've developed sentience and intelligence. And they're both sick of the whole situation.

Submitted by adriantullberg t3_yuotno on November 14, 2022 at 4:29 AM

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[WP] Every millennium, the gods Zeus, Odin, Ra, Amaterasu, and Huitzilopochtli gather to discuss power, territory, and resources of their pantheon. This Millenium, an unexpected guest shows up: Yahweh

Submitted by Toilet_Destroyer690 t3_yu3q2k on November 13, 2022 at 2:48 PM

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[WP] To cast a spell, you need to draw the magic symbols or words. It turns out that magic doesn't care if it's a computer screen doing the "drawing".

Submitted by Toke_Ivo t3_ytwtl4 on November 13, 2022 at 9:35 AM

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[WP] You decide with your newfound immortality to get shredded and pretend to be a God, however one day you swim to the bottom of the Mariana trench and, due to lack of oxygen lose muscle control and lay there until a submarine crew finds you 3 century's later.

Submitted by ZombieMann43 t3_ysvz0q on November 12, 2022 at 4:02 AM

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[PM] I'm bored at work. Give me prompts about whatever to give me something to do!

Submitted by PolarisStorm t3_ymvmhq on November 5, 2022 at 2:31 PM

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[CW] Write a scary story without using darkness, monsters or even psychopaths.

Submitted by Thainexylon t3_ysywhw on November 12, 2022 at 6:48 AM

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[WP] "You fool!" cackled the Dark One, "No man can kill me!" "But I am no man!" bellowed the hero, as he unhinged his jaw. A grotesque sound filled the hall as they hacked up impossibly large balls of cloth. Unfurling, they stand and announce "For we are actually three trench coats in a halfling!"

Submitted by Breadinator t3_ymzpvi on November 5, 2022 at 5:01 PM

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[SP] "I wish for supernatural charisma." "Done! You have two wishes left." "Only two?"

Submitted by SpookieSkelly t3_yqcpny on November 9, 2022 at 8:28 AM

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[WP] Immortality, in exchange for spending every Thursday in Hell.

Submitted by columbus8myhw t3_yrvtqu on November 11, 2022 at 12:00 AM

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[WP] "It's aware wolf!" "a warewolf?! Where?!" "No aware -- wolf! The wolf that is clairvoyant"

Submitted by RoboJoe9000 t3_yo8p9d on November 7, 2022 at 1:17 AM

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[SP] Someone asks you what you are doing here tonight.

Submitted by Thainexylon t3_ypof0n on November 8, 2022 at 2:49 PM

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[WP] For your entire life you have been able to feel the presence of life. While passing through a town you stop at bar, and are greeted by someone who you had felt no such thing.

Submitted by TehTeaser t3_yo5k2a on November 6, 2022 at 10:56 PM

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[WP] Your adventuring party is unstoppable. It has a fighter, able to crush steel armor with bare hands. A cleric, able to cure any wound imaginable. The wizard, who can manipulate energy and matter into anything. And Bob, a random person who found a sniper rifle

Submitted by Jlegobot t3_yp56uw on November 7, 2022 at 11:54 PM

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[WP] After being arrested enough times, the villain has gotten to know the police officers and prison guards quite well.

Submitted by Crystal1501 t3_ymuzpk on November 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM

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[WP] She hugs her boyfriend in excitement. “Steven I’m pregnant!” His normal Sunday afternoon turns into distress. “Pack your things, NOW!” But, 10 minutes later it’s already too late. There’s a knock at the door. “Damn it…” Steven said. A suited man walks in. “The agency knows. Sit down Steve.”

Submitted by Spoon____Spoon t3_ymhfhy on November 5, 2022 at 2:12 AM

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[WP] A witch cursed you to be immortal, but it turns out she's also immortal and just wanted a friend.

Submitted by NotUrDinner t3_ym4lzi on November 4, 2022 at 5:14 PM

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[WP] The demon couldn't believe their luck to find such a willing victim to possess. However, instead of resisting like they usually do, this one said "Good luck. You'll need it."

Submitted by pikay93 t3_ylkhd5 on November 4, 2022 at 12:59 AM

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[WP] Aliens take over the Earth. They then announce that they will be forcing the humans to work a "tyrannical" 4 hours a day 4 days a week in exchange for basic rights like housing. Needless to say they are very confused when the humans celebrate their new alien overlords.

Submitted by ThisAccountMightDie t3_ykn3p1 on November 3, 2022 at 12:26 AM

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[WP] You live in a super genius society, every has an iq of 250 or above. You’re just trying to hide that you have average intelligence, and yet somehow everyone thinks you’re the smartest person in the world

Submitted by charixander t3_yjll48 on November 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM

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[WP] You are the sole normal, unpowered student at a School for the Supernaturally Gifted. You were bullied once. Once.

Submitted by reich_behind_you t3_yk0r0r on November 2, 2022 at 9:44 AM

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[WP] You’ve always had a forceful personality. Whenever you direct someone to do something, they always follow your instructions, no matter how outlandish. You’ve gotten used to everyone doing what you tell them to, which is why you’re surprised when someone finally says “no.”

Submitted by Seabass9975 t3_yit32k on November 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

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[WP] The galaxy watches as the humans are on their last leg protecting their plant from a parasitic species of invaders. What everyone failed to realize was how brutal humans could become when backed into a corner and hyped up with music.

Submitted by Ambitious_Singer9645 t3_yi6wad on October 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM

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[WP] As it turns out a few years ago you were killed in your sleep and replaced with an alien parasite. Considering you have not exhibited anything unusual all this time this news came as a shock to all, most of all yourself

Submitted by PotentialSmell t3_yi998v on October 31, 2022 at 11:38 AM

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[WP] While shopping for houseplants, you stumble upon a strange-looking sapling in a corner. Its label reads: "Yggsdrasil - The World Tree". Out of curiosity, you buy it and take it home...

Submitted by nepnerd t3_yhfhox on October 30, 2022 at 2:21 PM

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[WP] You are a witch and you fulfill most stereotypes about witches. You are old, live in a hut in the woods, you brew potions, work both charms and curses and so on. There is only one stereotype you do not fulfill: You are a man.

Submitted by Kitty_Fuchs t3_yi4sdp on October 31, 2022 at 8:22 AM

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