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[WP] The aliens, it seems, do not consider us a sentient species because we are unable to 'keeneetaa'. We still haven't figured out what that means.

Submitted by limbodog t3_11au17g on February 24, 2023 at 3:28 PM

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[WP] Two philosophers of opposite schools of belief argue over if the duck they're seeing is really a duck, through abductive reasoning. The duck suddenly tells them to shut the hell up.

Submitted by Box_Man_In_A_Box t3_11cr7x3 on February 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM

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[WP] A young couple watches the White House burn down after the government is overthrown and reflects on their future.

Submitted by BilulaBall t3_1141gnv on February 16, 2023 at 9:21 PM

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[WP] Your friend always had an effect on animals that he couldn't explain. Vicious dogs became like playful puppies, scared cats instantly fell asleep in his arms, once he even started petting a bee that had landed in his hand without realizing it. Today, you both learned why.

Submitted by quazerflame t3_10t65ay on February 4, 2023 at 5:35 AM

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[WP] The Knight was sent to slay a dragon. However, he soon realised it was no the dragon keeping princess in a tower. It was the evil princess holding a female half hunan-half dragon person captive on a chain. You must free the dragon.

Submitted by Super_RedditBro t3_11aydk0 on February 24, 2023 at 6:31 PM

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[WP] Dwarves are the best siege experts, Elves are famous for their bows, Orcs are deadly warriors... but Human cavalry is the best in the world. No invaders have been able to stand up to the lances of Human knights or being surrounded by their horse-archers.

Submitted by DieterVonDietrich t3_11788km on February 20, 2023 at 2:39 PM

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[SP] You have been sentenced to 10 years at Flavour Town Jail for crimes against flavour.

Submitted by Somethingbutonreddit t3_11cxlxy on February 27, 2023 at 12:22 AM

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[WP] When a god summoned your group of friends to save his magical realm, he allowed all five of you to choose your appearance in this world. The first two of your friends chose to be idealized adult versions of themselves. The next two chose fantasy races. Everyone was suprised by your choice...

Submitted by Martinus_XIV t3_11ctaxn on February 26, 2023 at 9:29 PM

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[WP] "Until this is settled, you will be staying here at the waiting room. Meanwhile, We'll be discussing whether you should go to Heaven or Valhalla. I wouldn't be surprised if Buddha also shows up."

Submitted by Kinson47 t3_119yzuu on February 23, 2023 at 2:26 PM

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[SP] An actual alien watches a conspiracy theory video about ancient aliens.

Submitted by breadofthegrunge t3_119mv2k on February 23, 2023 at 3:14 AM

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[WP] The peaceful dragon had been pushed one time too many. Someone was about to discover that "peaceful" did not mean "harmless".

Submitted by quazerflame t3_10sw1cl on February 3, 2023 at 9:36 PM

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[OT] SatChat: Who is the last character you created? (New here? Introduce yourself!)

Submitted by MajorParadox t3_10zt3ne on February 11, 2023 at 5:37 PM

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[WP] Being a tavernkeeper for a tavern frequented by adventurers is very profitable... as long as you can keep up with their strange and varied dietary restrictions.

Submitted by afdnzz t3_119ya9l on February 23, 2023 at 1:54 PM

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[WP] Today marks the beginning of the Apocalypse, and as you begin panicking you hear a knock on your door. You answer the door to find a person with the nametag "Plague" holding a scythe and black robes, saying your horse is outside.

Submitted by PhrogFace420 t3_11c6p7n on February 26, 2023 at 5:50 AM

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[WP] You land on the moon, the first humans since 1969 to touch down. Before you can open the hatch to step outside, you hear a rhythmic knock on the hatch from outside.

Submitted by JaxterSmith6 t3_11dv1i9 on February 28, 2023 at 3:00 AM

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[PM] Give me a character(s), and a predicament they've gotten themselves into. I'll write about it!

Submitted by 28th_Stab_Wound t3_11a3g46 on February 23, 2023 at 5:32 PM

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[WP] Your party had slayed their way through a nation of undead, and as you reach the lich in his castle, his monologue makes enough sense to have the entire party question their campaign, before submitting without a fight.

Submitted by GodKingChrist t3_11b34ra on February 24, 2023 at 9:49 PM

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[WP] An immortal decided a long time ago that they wanted to walk around the earth on their own feet. Now, after several laps and centuries, the immortal stops and looks around, finding that they’re now known as a mythological/religious figure.

Submitted by Ruffruffman40 t3_11dfmqr on February 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

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[SP] Vampires don't just need permission to ENTER a building; they also need permission to EXIT one!

Submitted by Crystal1501 t3_11ccyih on February 26, 2023 at 10:50 AM

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[WP] Before its death, the ancient dragon imparted you the knowledge of dragon magic, which was a true honor to receive, but now every dragon hunter arounds think you're just another disguised dragon. Turns out they can smell dragon magic, not dragons themselves.

Submitted by Red580 t3_10sk6hy on February 3, 2023 at 1:21 PM

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[WP] You bought a house for insanely cheap, only to find it haunted by an ancient horror. After years of stubborn conflict, you have declared a truce to jointly battle a far greater evil: the local HOA.

Submitted by ObsessiveAboutCats t3_11di59m on February 27, 2023 at 5:57 PM

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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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[PM] Name a fictional planet, and I'll write a random short description of it.

Submitted by existential_risk_lol t3_10sh1ns on February 3, 2023 at 10:20 AM

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[WP] In this alternate history planes were invented 500 years earlier. It involves speeding up with a horse and dropping off a cliff to gain enough speed. you're the guy who trains horses to charge off cliffs on command.

Submitted by HolyOtherness t3_1147siu on February 17, 2023 at 2:03 AM

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