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BlueDaisyCat t1_j23zzlu wrote

Reply to [WP] Your fellow adventurers have magic swords named things like Hellreaver, Spiteblade the Drinker of Souls, and Dragonstooth. Your magic sword is named Jeff. by SqueakyFarts99

There have been a lot of famous enchanted weapons recounted in the tales of Bards and in the lorebooks of Wizards.

There was Svarlang the Shiny- a Paladin's blade, it could blast apart undead and demons with it's Holy Radiance. Medral the Metoric - a hammer that could smash through anything, for nothing was stronger than the starmetal it was cast from. There was Vandrung the Vicious, a stilletto imbued with a point so sharp and a poison so deadly that even Dragons would jump back in fear to avoid its merest scratch. And then there was Jeff. Just Jeff.

Jeff was... different. Special. Not your typical sentient enchanted blade. Not the sort of weapon carried forth into battle by Heroes. Jeff wasn't particuarly dangerous looking or even very impressive. Definitely not flashy or intimidating. Jeff radiated more of an air of quiet, practical efficiency. He came with a nice sheath and his own whetstone, oil, and polish kit.

Despite Jeff's unimpressive appearance he was considered the treasured right hand of monarchs. A Kingmaker, the foundation stone of mighty empires. With Jeff's help a kingdom could flourish and grow, the people could live in plenty with low taxes and well run civil services. For Jeff bore a mighty enchantment, he was created with +5 Accountancy and +5 Civil Engineering.

Jeff the mighty blade of Logistics and Budgeting was truly one of the greatest enchanted blades of the Age!

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Nexdreal t1_j23ztc0 wrote

Reply to comment by AutoModerator in [WP] A parasite stays inside a scientist's brain, enhancing their intelligence in exchange for shelter and calories. Years later, it is now demanding public acknowledgement for its help in your successes. by TentacleJihadHentai

>[WP] A parasite stays inside a scientist's brain, enhancing their intelligence in exchange for shelter and calories. Years later, it is now demanding public acknowledgement for its help in your successes.

Like a creepier Ratatouille

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AutoModerator t1_j23xuut wrote

Reply to [WP] Quantum Physics responds when things are being observed. For some reason, the universe doesn't consider you to be an observer, and daily life can get pretty weird when no one is watching. by akschurman

Welcome to the Prompt! All top-level comments must be a story or poem. Reply here for other comments.

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AutoModerator t1_j23uxzv wrote

Reply to [WP] You are a villainess and you have a favorite C-class heroine to mess with. One day, you accidentally injure her to the point of disbarment from the hero society. You nursed her to health until she is healthy but, your favor turned into an unhealthy obsession and you don't want her to go back. by RavenousOwlhead

Welcome to the Prompt! All top-level comments must be a story or poem. Reply here for other comments.

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>* Stories at least 100 words. Poems, 30 but include "[Poem]" >* Responses don't have to fulfill every detail >* See Reality Fiction and Simple Prompts for stricter titles >* Be civil in any feedback and follow the rules

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AutoModerator t1_j23u3os wrote

Reply to [WP] The reason why there has been no formal contact between Earth and the Galactic Council is because, basically, the Human race is considered the galactic equivalent of Florida Man. by harpyqueen99

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>* Stories at least 100 words. Poems, 30 but include "[Poem]" >* Responses don't have to fulfill every detail >* See Reality Fiction and Simple Prompts for stricter titles >* Be civil in any feedback and follow the rules

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Thainexylon OP t1_j23svmx wrote

Reply to comment by Xero818 in [PM] Give me a random book title or whatever words you mix into a title and I'll write a short summary for it. by Thainexylon

神の死以来、欠員が開いています。

After the death of God, Shīkā (Seeker) and Tesuto (Test) are looking for the perfect person that could fill the role of God. Join them through a journey of trial and error, test and tribulations, chaos and dismay, as they're looking for the next God. Will they succeed?

Now available: Chapter 9.25 - Nine to Five

Price: An arm and a leg ¥1200

(Note: I used Google Translate for this.)

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Thainexylon OP t1_j23qq99 wrote

Reply to comment by Apprehensive_Age3663 in [PM] Give me a random book title or whatever words you mix into a title and I'll write a short summary for it. by Thainexylon

River, a ballerina got into a nasty accident that caused her legs to break, leaving her for a long period of time to not be able to dance ballet... again as she struggles to do so. Even if she does recover, she won't be able to do it again. The damage was done, and Alex was devastated.

And then she met Alex, a dancer and a friend that she hadn't seen since high school. After recovery, Alex showed River about her career as a dancer... Could this be a new way for River to dance again? Or will she find something else that she'll truly admire?

Price: $10

The reviews about this book are quite mixed...

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Drachefly t1_j23ppo1 wrote

Reply to comment by AutoModerator in [WP] Ten days. It was announced we had only ten days before the world-ending meteorite reached its destination. Anarchy and societal collapse in most regions of the world seemed inevitable. What we didn't account for was the supernatural beings that had, until now, been quietly living among us. by humble_nomad

Reminds me of To the Stars, in which an interstellar war breaks out hundreds of years after the events of Madoka.

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Mopruk t1_j23p8is wrote

Reply to [WP] My alien girlfriend (23F) is mad at me (24F). AITA for telling my girlfriend not to bring home more octopi? We already have two at home, and we can’t afford more. She keeps on insisting that they’re her relatives. by CrumbledTGMS

YATA

Sorry for the bad Terran. I don’t see a need to learn, so I had to use my servant for a translation.

Despite what the other comments here say, I don’t believe that they are native Remeridian like I am. Or, at least not from a traditional Remeridian colony. While I’m sure they would have been more understanding if Terra would have just surrendered its self-determination during their colonization, as we all know, you were the kind of people who futilely fought until the last second. And while you still lost the right to rule, I heard there’s a lot of resistance to learning about my beautiful, peaceful culture over there. Honestly, if you Terrans had just cooperated, you would probably know a lot more about Remerade, and it would probably have saved a lot of people some headaches.

(I know that falling under Remeridian rule is still a “sore subject” for some of you, but it’s not the first time we’ve helped out some poor savages in the middle of nowhere space, so “bite me” as you like to say. Also, you’re welcome.)

Anyways, back to the actual question. I’m assuming that your girlfriend is a Kyoraka (literally “Humble-Smooth” for you lazy few who haven’t finished your mandatory language classes) Remeridian, which is the race that’s a little similar to Terran Octopi (Octopusses? My servant said they still don’t get that part of your language). To your untrained, backwards eyes, I can only take pity on you for not being able to tell the difference.

When she says that those are her family members, she’s telling the truth. As the Kyoraka age, their form tends to shrink down into a size that is more suitable to be cared for, as by that point they will most likely have acquired at least a few dozen extraterrestrial servants to take care of them. (Personally, the Dourian servants are my favourite! They’re so cute, unlike some of the Terran servants I have, who just whine and complain after only 19 Terran-hours of work).

I know it might be a hard concept to grasp for some of you other commenters, but that news article from a few months ago about Kyoraka Remeridians mistaking Terran Octopi/pusses for their own family is NOT TRUE. To mark the words of your previous world dictator before he was found hiding in a bathroom stall under a pile of stolen documents during the colonization of your planet, that article is FAKE NEWS.

You’re lucky that she has taken interest in a Terran romantic partner, instead of a much more suitable Remeridian female. So it only makes sense that you should take care of her and all of her family. If you can’t afford it, just get another job or two. Terrans only live for a hundred years or so, so it’s not like you were going to accomplish much with your life anyways.

Not to mention, you people go unconscious for like 8 hours in a single planet rotation, which I always thought was unnecessary and stupid. Why don’t you just stop doing that and start supporting your superior girlfriend more?

Anyways, you’re welcome for taking the time out of my busy day to answer your question. I grant you permission to ask any more while I’m still feeling generous.

Edit: No I don’t think the op should “talk it out with her girlfriend!” What would there be to talk about? And what suggestions could a Terran even make that a Remeridian wouldn’t have already thought of? Honestly, I think I was right in my initial assumption that you are all Terrans as well.

Edit 2: WOW. Some of you are really hurtful in the comments AND in my dms!! I have not said a single rude thing throughout my entire post! I think you all are the ones who need to “stop being specist” and “intolerant!” I’m really getting attacked here for saying what we’re all thinking!

Edit 3: Thanks for the gold kind stranger.

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BullfrogFuzzy932 t1_j23p3m7 wrote

Reply to [WP] You challenged Death to a game when your time came, not because you feared your death, but because he was the only one left you had yet to best by PotentialSmell

I stood steadfast as I gazed upon the black void that had encroached itself onto the world. The once well lit area of the meadow darkening as the plants withered and the sun was eclipsed. The icy winds of deceased souls bellowing out of the rift, my hair fluttering in the breeze. I smirked as the very embodiment of death stepped out of it.

A towering figure at least twice my height stepped out of the portal, the two large skulls that made up its heads being that of a human and an ox leering at me while it stepped out. It was cold, yet also a warm embrace. An old friend that carried people across to the other side, yet a scourge that tore the best away with cold neutrality.

"So...You chose to challenge me mortal." It spoke, the voice sending a chill down my spine. Yet also filled me with a sense of serenity.

"You got that right." I smirked wider. "I already placed what remains of my life as a wager."

"Very well. But I must warn you, to those I guide across to the other side I inherit the skills they had in life. I have never lost a challenge." Death spoke, walking through the portal. A large spine made up its body, with a distended ribcage that was rumored to forcefully seize the people that attempted to flee from death. It's hands being withered, as more aged than the oldest man, yet still tender and careful.

I wouldn't flee, this was the challenge I had been looking for.

"What is it you wish to challenge me to?" It ask stepping ever closer to me.

My smirk didn't falter however, as my lips parted to say the words...

"I challenge you to a game of Drop Ball. An extremely addictive, high-intensity game designed for people everywhere..."

Death then fell to its knees realizing...

It had just been beat.

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