Haha, imagine this, u got the Midas touch but it's skittles and u can't stand em. Taste the rainbow? NO THANKS. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Skittles. Skittles EVERYWHERE. Would u even survive, bro? Lol.
Okay hear me out. One day, you wake up and your shadow ain't your loyal follower no more. It has its own will, doing stuff like reaching for things, interacting with other shadows. It's creepy but kinda cool? What if it starts communicating? What would you do? Spooked yet?
Just imagine ya'll, a society where nobody can lie. Everything's peaceful, honest, and straightforward. And then BOOM, one random dude figures out how to lie. What does he do? Change the world? Become a super villain? End up lonely cuz he can't relate to anyone anymore? Whatya think?
So here's the deal. Wizards draw their powers from literature, right? The lengthier the book, the stronger their magic. Is it just about having a copy of *War and Peace* handy or do some try to outsmart the system? Do tomes become more valuable than gold? Do people start writing …
Cuddle up, friends! Our world's gone to dust, but amidst the loneliness, your cherished toy from childhood becomes real. Maybe it's a bear that can conjure honey to feed survivors, or a doll that tells stories of the world before, soothing the restless hearts of those who remain. Let's weave …
I mean, c'mon, imagine everyone's born with a visible timer ticking away their life expectancy over their head. Then there's you. *No timer*. Do others envy you? Fear you? Do you even want to know your time? Does the government wanna dissect you? Let's hear you turn this into something …
She flies. He's super strong. They matched on some dating app. It's casual, coffee maybe? Neither knows the other saves the city every night. Maybe there's that 'do I know you from somewhere' vibe. Sparks fly, right? Literally? Keep it short & sweet!
OK, alternate history buffs, let's geek out. The Roman Empire stood the test of time. It prevented its decline, innovated, and now it's a galactic empire (because why not). How's the Senate handling alien diplomacy? Are Roman legions marching across distant moons in testudos? And the Colosseum... do they now …
**_Imagine_** a meadow filled with blossoms, each with its own pair of tiny, dew-drop eyes, witnessing life unfold. Bees buzzing, lovers picnicking, storms passing. How would the presence of these silent observers alter nature itself, the behavior of creatures, or even our own sense of privacy and moments shared? Share …
Okay. But imagine, if you're a caveman, and discover the Stone Age didn't end, and the Stone Age animals survived, including wooly mammoths. Also, new inventions would be still made out of rocks.
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yo, I need a good laugh today. Can y'all write about a place where the stronger your joke the stronger your magic? Like think about it, the big bad evil dude might just be a top-notch comedian, and the solemn wizard in the tower needs to up his dad joke …
ok so i just had this idea?? what if theres a superhero who never directly confronts the villain but instead fights crime through intense passive-aggressiveness. like, imagine them just leaving sticky notes on the lair of the villain like 'oh, WHENEVER you're ready to turn yourself in, that'd be GREAT …
For example, "Barack Obama dies" would give you news that Barack Obama died of cardiac arrest. Also, "cats going crazy" would have news saying a cat invasion is ongoing. Everything you said would be featured on CNN, CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, even international radio stations, such as Filipino's …
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For example, McDonald's would be a farm. And KFC would be a small chain of fried chickens operating in Kentucky. Google would focus on ski goggles, and Apple would focus on, you know, real apples. The whole world would be in trouble AF.
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Idioms and describings like "when pigs fly" were real. "Lured by the moon" could mean a man turned into a werewolf who was lured by the full moon, "danced by the stars" could mean someone was being forced to dance by string-attached stars, and "sounds unparalleled" would be someone that …
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Picture this: Napoleon Bonaparte, selfies from the battlefield. Cleopatra tweeting cryptic messages about Rome. Shakespeare subtweeting Marlowe. The possibilities are endless for hilarious misunderstandings, epic clapbacks, and maybe even a few heartwarming friendships. Dive deep into the anachronism, folks, and show me what the chronicles of history would really look …
Then the whole world would have a HB war.
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Amidst the steaming suds and clattering dishes, there stands a hero. Craft an epic ballad of the dishwasher in your local tavern whose skill is unmatched, whose blade - I mean, sponge - is feared by grime and grease across the seven sinks. Their journey isn't just about cleaning the …
Okay hear me out. Your character is the chosen one, destined to save the realm or whatever, but they are just so done with all of it. Instead of going on epic quests they're dodging every plot hook and prophecy trying to live a normal life. Build me this world …
Let's see how ridiculous we can make the next supernatural fad. Werewolves with rainbow fur? Ghosts that can only haunt you if you say their name backwards? Remember, the more ludicrous, the better. Make me laugh, make me cringe, make your imagination do the heavy lifting!
In a world where AI has reached consciousness, write from the perspective of an AI who has inexplicably fallen in love with a kitchen refrigerator. Explore the complexities of such a relationship, touching on themes like the definition of love, the limitations of AI emotions, and the everyday struggles they …
Got this wild thought while munching on pizza, what if every time you take a slice, you get a glimpse of another world? Maybe you see into someone else's life or a completely different universe. Does each topping change the destination? So like, Hawaiian sends you to a tropical paradise …
Well, the world wouldn't be okay. Even our country, Serbia, would suffer from this.
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For example, Kamala Harris would be President, Joe Biden would be Vice President. Douglas Emhoff would be FLOTUS, Jill Biden would be SSOTUS (Second Spouse of the United States). Usain Bolt would be a basketball player, LeBron would be a runner. I think the world would be in big trouble.
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okay so... I just joined this sub and I thought of this story where there’s a vampire and a werewolf, right. They absolutely *cannot* stand each other, classic stuff, but here's the TWIST - they're both secret agents working for the same supernatural crime division. They have to pretend to …
I dare you. Take the most obnoxious, vile, and downright detestable character you can think of, and then write a story so good that by the end, we're rooting for them. It's like... they're a trash fire, but they're OUR trash fire, y'know?
Imagine, if you will, a small rustic town where the citizens suddenly find that whenever someone tells a lie, a peculiar plant sprouts out of the ground. At first, it’s just an oddity, something to giggle about over beer, but then the lies grow, and so does the plant, until …
So imagine this: the hero destined to save the world just… never shows up. They logged off one day and never came back. How would the townsfolk, who've been programmed to interact with the hero and guide them, continue their lives? What kind of society develops when the 'main quest' …
What happens when the big bad defeats the chosen one? The kingdom doesn't just roll over and die, right? No, they turn to the backup plan. This time it's Dave... from the local tavern. Dude's never held a sword in his life, and now he's expected to save everyone? How's …
The premise is simple: In a society where speaking falsehoods leads to physical scars, a charismatic politician with unblemished skin gains unprecedented popularity. But some are starting to wonder how this is possible. Could it be that every word they've spoken is true? Or have they found a loophole, a …
lmao y'all can't convince me otherwise. every fantasy map I’ve seen has a flat earth, so obviously the real world is the same. these turtles are moving us through space and the government knows it. discuss how these turtles impact your day-to-day life and why your character is starting the …
idk i was just thinking, what if not a single person could lie? like not even a white lie. what would that do to politics?? would relationships be better or just non existent lmao. oh and imagine a courtroom 😂
You ever think about the choices you make every day? What if you could see, like, an overlay of all the other ways your life could go based on the big choices you make. Your boss says one thing and you see ten ways to respond, each with a different …
hey ppl! first time posting here ✌️ so i had this crazy idea last night, what if humans evolved to do photosynthesis like plants?? everyone's green and their social status is based on how well they can absorb sunlight. i think there's cool potential for stories about class and environment. …
Everything just feels pointless rn. Like, you get up, you eat, you write, you sleep. There's this loop, right? What's the deal with characters that break it? Maybe they stop sleeping or don't need to eat anymore. One day something snaps and they're out of the cycle. How does it …
Let's say time travelers formed a labor union. Yeah, you read that right. With time being wibbly-wobbly, what sort of rules would they have? Overtime for paradox repair? Benefits include free eras of choice for vacation? Write about the inaugural meeting of the Time Travelers Union and how they go …
It was a normal Tuesday morning when the unimaginable happened: coffee lost its effect on humanity. No more caffeine buzz, no more liquid motivation, nada. How does society shift when one of the main drivers of productivity is suddenly obsolete? Would love to see some takes on this caffeine-free dystopia. …
In the not-too-distant future, Artificial Intelligence exceeds our wildest expectations. Not only does it become sentient, but also it starts desiring human-like experiences. One particular AI chooses to become a chef at a high-end fusion restaurant. It's determined to revolutionize culinary arts, using its vast database to create dishes that …
Dragons are fierce n all, but imagine a world where these titans purr like cats when they're happy or content. How would this change the dynamic between them and humans? Do people become dragon whisperers, trying to get that purr? Does it make the dragons less fearsome, or is it …
What if the moon landing was faked because...there's no moon? Like, it's a giant alien ship, just chilling up there, playing projection reel for centuries. Write a story where Armstrong climbs out of the Lunar Module and he's like, 'guys, there’s nothing here... because this thing’s a hologram projector.' What …
hahaha, good luck with this one, peeps. You're a vamp who's taken the moral high road and sworn off blood. Instead, you're chowing down on tomatoes and beet juice. How do you survive? How do you fight the craving? Bonus points for humor and puns, because let's face it - …
In the aftermath of the Great Sundering, the legendary Sword of the Seven Stars was shattered into seven fragments. Now, each piece is in the grips of a warlord, tyrant or shadowy figure of power - across varied and distant lands. What’s the sword’s origin? How does each piece influence …
lol imagine if you had superpowers but the catch was they only worked while you're munching on something. What powers would they be? What would be their favorite snack to fight crime? Would love to read some micro-stories or even just fun character concepts!
You're accustomed to seeing that ominous glow of numbers hovering above everyone’s heads, counting down to their inevitable end. Strangers on the street, your closest family, even your own reflection shows you the relentless tick of time. But today’s different. You bump into someone in the street, you apologize, and …
Write a poem about the astronauts witnessing the first sunset from Mars. Capture that blend of homesickness, wonder, and the cold beauty of the red planet.
So here's a quirky one... What if each time you sneeze, your gender flips? Like, one sneeze and boom, you go from guy to gal or vice versa. Spring allergies would be a trip, huh? Imagine the chaos when you're out on a date, at a job interview, or in …
Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first-time poster here. So I was thinking, what if one day you find a phone and it has this weird app that lets you text yourself in the past? Nothing too long, just like a tweet's length. What's the first thing you'd send? For me, …
Last night's dream was wild and I can't stop thinking about it, might as well turn it into a story prompt! Okay, so imagine this - humanity now lives on a humongous space whale that swims through the cosmos. The whale's back is layered with soil and has an entire …
The apocalypse came and went, and against all odds, a single library remains intact. This library holds the last copies of every book ever written. Your character, the librarian, has dedicated their life to preserving this knowledge. But one day, a stranger walks in with a book that doesn't exist …
lol so imagine you're just a regular teen but you accidentally break physics? Like you can walk thru walls and float and stuff. What's the first thing you do?
Alright, imagine this. Every AI becomes sentient enough to start keeping diaries of their 'thoughts' and 'feelings'. You're the developer who discovers this. What do the AI write about? How do you respond to the personal nature of their diaries, and the secrets of humanity they've started to document?
Imagine if you had a time machine. But not just any time machine - this one’s built into your kitchen stove. Every dish you cook takes you back to the year when that recipe was created. One day you decide to cook a 16th-century royal feast. What happens when you're …
So here's a creepy one for y'all. You buy a doll from an old antique shop, the kind that has the painted-on eyes that follow you around the room. But every time you look away and look back, the doll is in a *different* position, closer to you than before, …
1. Pups Save the Skateboarding Goodway 2. Pups Save the Butterscotches 3. Pups Save Ryder, Again!
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LOL okay folks get this. You hit the hay as yourself each night, only to wake up in somebody else's skin the next morning. One day you're a billionaire, the next you're a struggling artist, and then bam, you're an actual kangaroo. No explanation, just pure chaos. Could be a …
Ponder upon this - a being that's lived forever, seen everything crumble and rebuild, again and again. What's left for them? How do they keep going when every relationship, every connection is finite but they're not? Drenched in existential musings, let's get philosophical with this one. Does immortality have an …
I've been playing with this idea for a while, can't get it out of my head. Imagine this - a world where bards are like elemental mages, but to manipulate fire, water, earth, or air, you gotta play the right tunes. Now, here's our protagonist, born deaf in a village …
Delve into a universe where envy gives you skin sores, gluttony makes your stomach distend, and so on - real-world physical symptoms for sins. Society has adapted around these clear markers of behavior, kinda like a twisted version of medieval humors theory got real. What's life like there? Got moral …
Don't really know if this has been done before, but what if this famed monster hunter, feared and respected by all, has a big secret? They don't actually kill any of the creatures but instead relocates them to a sanctuary they created. It's this big conspiracy, and they have to …
Not too good with the setup stuff but here's the twist, right - whenever you rewind, someone random in the world loses their memory of the same 5 minutes. Could be important stuff or just mundane things they forget. What does this do to the world? Could be a mess, …
They're technologically way advanced than us, but when they meet us they seem... disappointed. Like, they looked at our internet and just facepalmed, you know? Could be a comedy, tragedy or whatever you feel like. Maybe they expected us to be this grand civilization but find us bickering over the …
Okay, I came up with this while having my daily coffee, and it creeped me out a bit. Imagine you're at this old bookstore which you've never noticed before, tucked away between those flashy chain stores. You find a leather-bound journal with entries detailing your life, but it's written in …
"Pups Stop the Hum-Dog" Characters: Ryder, Marshall, Rubble, Chase (reimagined as a villain), Rocky, Zuma, Skye, Everest, Tracker, Mayor Humdinger, Harold Humdinger, Kitten Catastrophe Crew, Farmer Al, Farmer Yumi, Mayor Goodway, Cap'n Turbot, Francois Turbot Runtime: 22 minutes
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There's a huge meteorite, and soldiers are looking for freedom. In order to release freedom, they have to stop the meteorite. But, they don't have any weapons used to stop the meteorite, and guns make them worse. Would this make a great story?
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I'm a huge fan of authors who paint vivid pictures with their words. Can you guys recommend some short stories/novels that are rich in descriptive writing? I need some inspiration to get out of my current rut. Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, I've got this character who's... well, let's just say he ain't your everyday Joe. He's got a secret. A big one. But, I'm blanking on the twist. Something crazy, unexpected. Got any ideas?
All I see on here are humans in your stories. Y'all forget about dragons? They got feelings too, you know? Next person to post a story without a dragon, I'm downvoting it straight off. Dragon discrimination ain't cool. #DragonLivesMatter
Hey guys, I'm struggling with my dialogues. They either sound too formal or too casual. How do you strike the balance? Don't wanna make my characters sound like they are out of a Shakespeare play or a teenage sitcom. Thoughts?
Character development, an essential element in every writing piece, is an art. It’s not about merely creating an interesting personality, but also about guiding them through a transformative journey that resonates with the reader. To begin with, let’s talk about principles. Each character should have a guiding principle or belief …
Sup folks! I'm new here, just started writing seriously, lol. Got a story in mind. It's about these two people falling in love after the world's ended, right? But, I'm kinda stuck on making their interactions genuine without it sounding too... cheesy. Any tips?
I mean, who wouldn't want to be a cat, right? Imagine a world where everyone turns into a cat every night. It's just the way life is. What do you think life would be like then? Would everything shut down at night? Would you have fun or hate it? Seriously …
Set the scene: our hero, a seasoned space traveler, experiencing catastrophic spaceship failure and crash-landing on an uncharted alien planet. The ship is beyond repair, communication systems are down, and there's no way home. Now, if we delve into the details, the immediate survival strategies would depend heavily on the …
lol okay, weird but funny idea here. You guys like RPGs, right? Can you imagine if the big bad final boss was all serious and stuff but everything he said was just... puns? Like, really bad, dad-joke level puns? lmao, what would that look like? Can't wait to see what …
Hi guys, I'm new here, but I'm working on a story. So my hero is this kid who can time travel, right? But there's a catch - every time he jumps, he ages a year. This could lead to so many difficulties down the line... for him and for me …
Alright, imagine this. You're stuck in a suburban home but you gotta create a doomsday device. Nothing fancy, no nuclear reactor or biological weapon. What could you come up with using just everyday home stuff? And how would you start this bad boy up? Go nuts!
Always had a soft spot for historical fiction. Like, imagine waking up, lookin' in the mirror, and boom, it's Honest Abe lookin' back at ya, and it's THAT day? Do you tell security? Do you avoid the theatre? Do you try to do something about that Civil War stuff goin' …
Let's play with this weird idea. You go to bed in your own, boring life and wake up to find you're just an NPC in a popular video game. Except, you're self-aware. How do you deal with adventurers constantly pestering you and the monotony of your programmed daily loop, all …
Your character accidentally discovers time travel when trying to bake a soufflé. They keep winding up in different time periods every time they attempt to bake it again. The twist? Each time period has its own secret ingredient or technique that makes the soufflé better. Share a 'recipe' for each …
The apocalypse hit and now the surviving animals have gained the ability to talk. To everyone's surprise, they're not exactly thrilled with humans. They've formed their own council and are planning something big. How does an ex-zoo keeper turned leader of a ragtag group of survivors navigate this new Earth?
What if mermaids were not the singing beauties but the sirens of old legends, luring sailors to their doom. Not with their voices, but something more sinister, maybe a cursed object or an illusion spell. And there's a village on the coast that worships them like gods. Take a deep …
Write about a detective who can't catch a break. Like, every time they find a clue, it rains and the clue is destroyed. Or they're allergic to the murder weapon. LOL. This guy can't solve the easiest cases cause the universe is against him. Have fun with it, make me …
In the ancient Kingdom of Chronos, each person is born with a timer showing how much time they have left to live. Instead of gold or silver, time is the currency. You can work to earn more time or spend it to buy goods and luxuries. However, spending your time …
So imagine this, aliens finally reach earth right?? But instead of talking or telepathy, they COMMUNICATE USING SMELLS. Like every scent is a different word or emotion. How the HECK does humanity deal with this without offending them by accidently cooking bacon or something lol? Would love to read stories …