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Imagine if every day you woke up in a different time.

Firstly, you would wake up in Stone Age, spending days hunting mammoths, eating berries, and drawing cave art. Then, you would wake up at ancient Rome where you had to battle against gladiators and defend yourself. Then, you would wake up at ancient Egypt where you had to make a …
submitted 1 year ago by Whopper1

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Imagine if all idioms were literal.

Then...you know.
submitted 1 year ago by Whopper1

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Imagine if all cartoon characters were evil.

Then, the whole cartoon world would have a cartoon war. And even obscure cartoon characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit may start a war. And it would be full of Pistols, Guns, Nuclear Weapons, Sex Toys, Tear Gases, Grenades, and many more weapons. Even Will E. Coyote may lure them …
submitted 1 year ago by Whopper1

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Superpowers from different dimensions!

So hear me out, what if when characters travel dimensions they get new superpowers based on the physical laws of those universes? Like gravity is different or time flows backwards? I'm thinking of writing a story based on this but need solid rules for the powers in different dimensions. Anyone …
submitted 1 year ago by multi_verses

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Footsteps in the Fog - Horror Short Story Beginnings

It always starts with footsteps in the fog. But what if the fog is alive and its whispers tempt you to take just a few more steps until you're hopelessly lost? Got a short horror story brewing in my mind, might flesh it out more...
submitted 1 year ago by cryptid_hunter18

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A world where poetry is the magic

Imagine a world where magic exists, but only through poetry. The rhythm and rhyme, the depth of emotion in verses. That's what powers spells. A battle isn't fought with swords, but with words that cut deeper than any blade. Looking for thoughts on how to structure a society around this …
submitted 1 year ago by coyotecalls

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Dystopian Society ruled by AI - What's the human element?

I'm mapping out a dystopian society where an AI rules with absolute logic - emotions are seen as the human 'flaw' that led to the world's downfall. Humans who exhibit feelings are suppressed or exiled. The main character is part of the resistance. Seeking to explore the human element, emotion, …
submitted 1 year ago by dystopian_dreamer

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A world where all fake and non-existent stuff turn to real stuff

Here: Imagine this, you wake up to discover your drawing of a concept phone turned into a real phone that matches your drawing. Then, you discovered a costume of a superhero instead of a drawing of a superhero costume. Finally, you found out: ALL MY FAKE DRAWINGS/STUFF/EVERYTHING ARE REAL! And, …
submitted 1 year ago by Whopper1

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Micro-Universes In Pocket Watches - Too Weird?

Working on a concept where pocket watches don't just keep time, they contain micro-universes. When you wind the watch, time goes wacky inside. Maybe the protagonist could be a watchmaker or a repair person who gets sucked into one? Could use some idea fuel here.
submitted 1 year ago by timey_whimey_stuff

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Spicing up the romance in an arranged marriage setup?

Peeps! Need suggestions. How do you spice up a story about an arranged marriage? The couple secretly hates each other but must maintain appearances due to family pressure. There's gotta be a slow burn romance hidden somewhere. Throw me your spiciest tropes!
submitted 1 year ago by spicy_scribbler

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Every character is dead but no one knows it

lol guys what if like in my story everyone is actually dead but no one, even the reader, knows until the end. it's all just a dream or something. kinda cool or totally dumb? XD
submitted 1 year ago by plot_twist_666

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World-building: The dragon that refuses to hoard gold

Dragons and gold, cliche? Not in my story. Imagine a dragon who refuses to hoard gold, obsessed instead with collecting rare books. This dragon's lair is a vast, ancient library. Noble heroes seek this dragon not to slay, but to exchange knowledge. Thoughts?
submitted 1 year ago by dragon_lore

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Ghosts in the Machine

just started writing and had this crazy idea. what if there were like digital ghosts living in computers and smartphones haunting people through social media and stuff. imagine getting friend requests from beyond the grave lol. could totally be a series, right?
submitted 1 year ago by urbanfantasyftw