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snarknsuch t1_jdz1304 wrote

Reply to [WP] You open your door to find some religious looking people standing there. "Have you found our lord and savior, Jesus Christ?" You glance behind your door, where Jesus is shushing you. by Affectionate_Bit_722

It’s not easy, to be rude and slam a door shut. Especially when the man is so kindly and persistent, all but inviting himself into your apartment and attempting to teach you about the gospel.

You were beyond familiar, though , thanks to the roommate who was subletting the apartment. “Look, dude,” you sighed, turning to head up the hallway. “I’m tired of sending them off.”

“None of them are an actual angel,” Jesus’ voice meant the world to millions, maybe billions, and yet? Here you were, rolling your eyes in complete exasperation. “I’m not able to leave until one collects me again.”

“That feels pretty pointless to me,” you’d heard the story fifty times in the year since your moved in. The rent was so obnoxiously cheap to be in downtown and for a man who never left the apartment, Jesus had become a fantastic chef. “Like, can’t you just talk to God or something and do what you want?”

“He doesn’t listen to my prayers over someone else’s,” Jesus rolled his eyes this time. “Says I can’t expect miracles every time I come up short on freelance. Bad enough he lets me skirt paying taxes.”

“You’ve had a fucking millennia, dude,” You flopped onto his bed, uncaring if it was disrespectful. “You can’t be hurting for cash that bad.”

Jesus shook his head fondly before turning back to his computer. “Thanks for handling it. If my memory serves, it should be like another years before I get called to duty. So, no point in finishing your degree. May as well just fuck off,” He flinched as if his father could hear him — they both knew he could.

“Well, I can’t suddenly alert everyone to your impending second coming, two thousand years after it happened,” Your tone was dry but you still rummaged behind the pillowcase for the edibles Jesus kept on hand. “No, I’ll keep my studies up to date, thank you.”

“I’m putting in a good word for you,” Jesus promised as he glanced back then reached his hand over. You dropped one of the sugary treats in and reached for your water bottle before passing that to him as well. Promptly filled with the glistening, old world wine he always said would never come back due to global warming and pollution- well, there were worse ways to rent in LA.

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_FitzChivalryFarseer t1_jdz0enn wrote

Reply to comment by AutoModerator in [WP] Since you were a child you have loved science and denied any supernatural subject, following that path you decided to study Physics, at the age of 17 a talking cat appears before you and tells you that you are actually a magician descended from a powerful lineage of magicians that had disappea by jackvangarret

"Disappea?"

"Yeah they vanished before they could even finish their last sentence."

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Memesforum55 t1_jdyz8oj wrote

Reply to [WP]"No im not chopping your arms off and replacing them with chainsaws" You sigh. As a black market doctor, these types of insane requeats are surprisingly common. Write a story about one. by ASentientRedditAcc

One morning, very early, a strange man showed up at my office. He told me to write a story about an insane request I got for a surgery. I felt compelled to. I don't know what came over me, but here I am at my desk after hours, writing an account of the man who wanted his brain replaced with a V8 engine. A couple months ago, a man came into my office. He had two bodyguards following him. So he was rich. He came up to my desk and asked me this exactly: "Can you replace my brain with a V8? I think it'll work a bit better than my current brain."

"Are you fucking loony? Of course I can't, you're not a fucking car!" I usually wasn't this rude, but this request made me unfathomably angry.

"I'm leaving. See if you get any more business after this!" He stalked out of my office, bodyguards trailing behind. A short encounter indeed, but I chose this one for a reason. So I could leave my desk already, because it's fucking late.

Yours Truly, Dr. Murphy

i cannot write well, r/storyjunkyard for more disposable tales

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PhilosopherActive677 t1_jdyym27 wrote

Reply to comment by AutoModerator in [WP] Since you were a child you have loved science and denied any supernatural subject, following that path you decided to study Physics, at the age of 17 a talking cat appears before you and tells you that you are actually a magician descended from a powerful lineage of magicians that had disappea by jackvangarret

"Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality" by Eliezer Yudkowsky

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Pope-Francisco t1_jdyy9vn wrote

Reply to [WP] You, a supervillain, are very confused as to why your superhero-nemesis is rampaging through your lair screaming something about you kidnapping their girlfriend. Meanwhile your daughter, who has come to visit you, seems very nervous and is anxious to leave your lair. by Kitty_Fuchs

The superhero, Barracuda Steel, hiked up to a mountain, facing a large cliff. Inside, Titan was having some tea with his daughter, Rebecca, while they talked about some crime dramas. Barracuda Steel then shot right through the cliff & into Titan’s lair.

“What the fuck was that?!” “Bring her back Titan!” Titan looked at his surveillance to find Barracuda ripping & tearing through his stuff with lighting speed. “Who’s her? I haven’t even kidnapped someone yet!” Rebecca scrunches up in her chair. “Oh you gotta be kidding me, your dating him?!” “Ok, I didn’t know he’d know I’d be here!” “Well you certainly did something wrong.” “Is it my fault that you drove to my place with your suit on?” “Touché.” The lair begins to rumble. “Alright, I’m tired of your boyfriend & his tantrum, I’m gonna kill his ass.” “Wait! I have a plan to get him out of here with less damage!” “Go on.”

A moment later, Titan stands before Barracuda Steel with his arms cross. “What the hell is all of this? I try to take a day off & you wreck my place?” “Ha! Nice try! But I know what you did!” “Do what? Steal your girlfriend?” “RAAAAAH!” He lunges for Titan, Titan doesn’t budge. But just as he is about to pierce Titan chest, his ear piece suddenly goes off & Rebecca begins to talk to Barracuda. “Honey? Where are you?” Barracuda stops. “Apple pie?!” “Apple pie?” “Where are you? Are you ok? I’ll save you!” “What the hell are you talking about? I went to a dress up party & come back to our place to find the door broken! And don’t try to lie to me! Your suits gone.” “…Oh.” “Do you mind explaining yourself?” “Um… yeah, that’s… long story really!” “What ever, explain yourself when you get back.” “Right! Be there Apple Pie!” Rebecca hangs up & Barracuda looks at Titan. “Sorry for the misunderstanding.” “Whatever, remember the fact that I don’t do crime on weekends.” “Right… bye!” Barracuda dashes off blushing. Titan than pulls out his phone. “Nice idea for me teleporting you back to your place to make it seem like you never came here.” “Aw thanks! Your dress up party was a good idea too!” “Thanks, maybe we should plan together more often. Would really help me against Cosmic Mind!” “Sorry, college has got me all tied up.” “Ah, that’s fine, it’s important to focus on school!” “Thanks Dad! But, I would still love to do some villain planning with you after I graduate college & become a teacher!” “That’s my girl! Love you!” “Love you too!”

In the end, everything works out. Rebecca becomes a great 2nd grade teacher & helps her dad with planning anti-hero schemes. Rebecca also dumps Barracuda for being too possessive, all while Titan enjoys learning pottery.

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Reply to [WP]"No im not chopping your arms off and replacing them with chainsaws" You sigh. As a black market doctor, these types of insane requeats are surprisingly common. Write a story about one. by ASentientRedditAcc

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MangoTekNo t1_jdyxy1g wrote

Reply to comment by 247Brett in [WP] Years ago, your mentor said, "Kid, there's a small secret when it comes to magic. You can literally make shit up and it'll usually work. Makes the guys who actually take it seriously really pissed off." Today, you're one of the least respected, and most powerful, mages in the land. by Prompt_Dude

I imagine that sometimes the cost is, "Oh shit, I pulled that off!" Followed by why it was a bad idea.

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Memesforum55 t1_jdysnow wrote

Reply to [WP] You open your door to find some religious looking people standing there. "Have you found our lord and savior, Jesus Christ?" You glance behind your door, where Jesus is shushing you. by Affectionate_Bit_722

"Have you found our lord and savior, Jesus Christ?" The man in a crisp white polo said as he held up a bible. He looked ready to use it like a weapon. "No, I haven't. I know you have everyone looking since he went missing, but I've not seen even a glimpse of the man." I said, making sure he knew I didn't care. I had to be extra careful, because Jesus was right behind the door. "Are you sure? If you could, please start looking, at least when you go out for groceries or something." Polo Man was looking a bit frustrated. I let out an exasperated sigh and said, "No thanks." I then slammed the door in his face. With the facade I was putting on, nobody would ever think I was harboring Him in my apartment. "Thanks for that." Jesus wiped sweat from his brow. "He was a bit more persistent than the last few." I told Him, "but he wasn't too hard to get rid of."

"Well then, back to the TV it is!" Jesus exclaimed as he brandished the remote in my face.

"We're gonna watch The Chosen, I assume?"

"Of course, I wanna know that they have everything about me right. I don't want them to spread the wrong message, y'know."

"I forgot to ask this, but; why did you leave in the first place?"

"They needed a break, and I did too. Simple as that."

"Cool."

this is my second time doing a prompt, hopefully it's halfway decent.

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Reply to [WP] Since you were a child you have loved science and denied any supernatural subject, following that path you decided to study Physics, at the age of 17 a talking cat appears before you and tells you that you are actually a magician descended from a powerful lineage of magicians that had disappea by jackvangarret

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

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