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[OT] Writer's Spotlight: Lothli

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[WP] The year is 12023, you’re writing your thesis on ancient civilizations roughly 10,000 years ago on the gods they worshipped such as Kalel; God of Justice, Zelda; Goddess of Wisdom, Batman; God of Fear, Ironman; God of Fortune and thousands more.

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[WP] You are talented chef often tasked with preparing the rarest and finest delicacies for the worlds rich and powerful. One day you are given an order; in 3 weeks you will prepare and serve a mermaid. You think it’s a joke, until you are shown the tank where the mermaid resides. Alive.

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[WP] When the king's army drafted you, you planned on faking your death in battle and waiting for a chance to return home. You were so good at fighting that you never got the chance and just kept getting promoted.

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[WP] There's a 10PM curfew in your city. Past that time is when members of the magical community come out: Wizards, monsters, fae, etc. It's not a strictly enforced curfew, more like an advised time for regular humans to not be out.

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Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.

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We are a subreddit dedicated to inspiring people to write! Find a prompt that moves you and respond with a story or a poem. FAQ »

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