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Writing Prompt #2671

"I thought you would miss me."

"Yeah, no, I don't miss being talked down to and yelled at. I've learned I deserve better than that."

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꒰ঌ Couple prompts ໒꒱

☆ when they are sick ☆

running a lukewarm bath for them

doing chores instead of them

keeping their s/o hydrated/making them hot beverages like tea

giving them a heat pad or cold washcloth

cooking their favorite meals for them

avoiding touchy topics as to not irritate them

watching their favorite tv shows/movies with them

lots of cuddles

covering them with a cozy blanket

keeping the temperature of their room warm/cool, depending on how the s/o feels

putting soothing music on

closing the blinds or drapes

trying to cheer them up with jokes

giving them a massage

showing empathy and patience

giving them a fresh pillow

having a sleepover

@largefluff <3 <3 <3

[just-plenty-of-prompts]

The 'married' couple that is just friends

"You're coming over? bring me coffee I ran out,"

"ah, my friend looks like he's about to kill you, you best leave,"

"I'm going to have to beat people off with a stick aren't I?"

"Man, thanks, I haven't been able to get to the dishes, you're a life saver,"

"do you have my sad hoody? I need my sad hoody,"

"Can you come over? I need your cooking,"

"We have plans! why do we have plans?"

"you're like my child, call me daddy.... nevermind, that sounds wrong,"

"we're going to your parent's for Mom's birthday tomorrow?"

"I left you lunch,"

"who's apartment are we in?"

"I have a key, it's not breaking an entering,"

"I don't care if it's 2am, I'm lonely, come watch a movie,"

"you remembered my snacks right?"

"Did you just get slapped? oh man, I need to high-five them, where are they?"

"Nooo let me sleep,"

"do you remember where I put my purse?"

"Buy me food, I'm broke,"

"Of course, you're my ATM, who else is going to give me money and not expect it back?"

"I forgot my wallet, hey! I need your bank card,"

"This is why I love you,"

" I can't believe you're making me do yoga,"

"What are we married?"

"yeah sure take it,"

"we're out of brain cells,"

"no milk? aw man she hates black coffee,"

"Is it safe yet? I brought Icecream?"

"I got us tickets to the concert, you owe me,"

"if you're going to cry I'm going to punch someone,"

"Hey, hey, It's okay, I'm here,"

"we won!? man, I'm good at this,"

"he did it,"

"excuse me? I was innocent, you corrupted me,"

"you fixed my sink! thanks!"

"I gave a dude your number, he wouldn't stop bothering me, give em' hell,"

"What's for dinner?"

"you have plans that don't involve me? since when?"

"Happy Birthday hoe,"

"isn't this illegal?"

"who's body are we hiding?"

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Fantasy World Building: Species/ Countries,Nations, Tribes

I said in my world building checklist post I would make a separate post for this so here u go besties 😄👊

things to consider when writing a fantasy book with different species and nationalities in it ‼️

Appearance

What defines their species looks wise?

features such as nose shape, hair texture (if they even have hair), skin tones should be considered

what environment/ climate/ habitat they come from will affect their physical traits

which features are more common in them?

maybe species A are known for having super pale skin and really long, pale-almost-translucent-hair- while species B are known for tanned skin, pale slitted eyes and wild curly hair

what about other FANTASY physical features such as

wings, webbed feet and hands, slitted eyes, pointed ears, tails, clawed fingers

differenr types of THOSE features

As in different types of wings, different shapes of pointy ears, different types of tails blah blah blah

differences between their features in diff stages of life

differences between the genders

also sizes, average heights and all that jazz

Abilities

Physical and magical

lets start with physical

maybe species A are known for being quick and agile

and species B are slow and lumbering

maybe species A are super flexible

and species B are very strong

consider these points:

agility

strength

intelligence

their physical traits as well, such as allergies, resistance to certain things ect.

like how maybe some species are allergic to a certain metal

maybe some are resistant to certain diseases

maybe some don’t burn and are resistant to heat

alr now magical!

do these species have magic at all?

if so, what kind of magic? (Gonna make a separate post for magic)

is this magic woven into their physical being?

are they born with it?

Or do they learn it?

does it come to them naturally? Or do they use incantations, books, artifacts, ect? (Again, separate post for this shit)

is there certain magic they can’t do?)

Culture

Traditions

superstitions

festivals

religion

clothing styles

architecture

famous figures in their community

mythology

places of importance to them, religious or in other ways idk, for example we have Makkah for Islam

accessories

things they believe to be sacred

prejudiced beliefs

Reputation / other stuff idk

Stereotypes

are they persecuted in certain countries?

other rival religions, countries or nations

who are they looked down upon by?

what are they known for?

e.g., being kind, being bloodthirsty, being miserly, being isolated/ secretive/ elusive

how are they treated? Are they seen as a superior species/race?

Do they mix with other races when it comes to marraige, relationships, friendships, business? there’s loads more so I might make a part two if people ask me to, hope this helped 👊 😄

[nchant6dkitty]

Disastrous date ideas

Something happens that upsets one of the characters and they come to the date feeling angry/upset/ crying.

One of them confesses that they don't love or have any feelings for the other.

They break up during the date.

Someone else your character likes comes to the same place with their date and your character gets jealous

One of them dumps the other during the date

Friends of your character comes to the same place and tease or watch your characters from another table

Your characters make a reservation but when they arrive they're informed there are no free tables.

One of your character creates a romantic setting and cooks meals but unknown to them, the other dislikes the food or is allergic to it.

One of your characters knocks down a drink and it spills.

One of your character is served meal they hate.

Character finds out something horrible about the other that hurts them.

Chr A unintentionally takes Chr B to their workplace

Another character ruins the date. ( An enemy / ex etc)

Chr A gets a panic attack or traumatic flashback from a triggered memory

Someone who wronged or hurt one of the characters in the past sees them

A fight breaks out between two characters.

Chr A calls B the wrong name.

Characters find something disgusting in their food.

A bird poops on one of the characters

They're attacked by insects.

Chr A takes B to a place they dislike.

Chr A realizes B prefers going out with another person.

Chr A learns something disappointed about B.

A new waiteress mixes their orders or spills their food/ drink on one of them

Characters start arguing and one of them hurts the other's feelings.

The weather is awful the whole time.

Characters arrive at the place of their date only to find out it's closed.

One of the characters is stood up unintentionally.

An ex makes an appearance.

Something one of them eats sets off an allergy.

The whole time, one of them doesn't realize it's supposed to be a date.

[sas-soulwriter]

Dialogue for your next novel (prompt)

"After you vanished, I truly hated you.´´

´´Do you still hate me?"

"A bit, but you can hardly blame me. You just walked away. I was all alone"

"That must have been tough for you, but honestly, I had to. I needed to leave to find peace."

"Why didn't you take me with you back then? What about my peace?"

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50 Story Title Ideas

The Fearful Hero

The Night's Sun

Astronauts Of Glory

Oceanic Officers

Pirates And Thieves

The Lion's Lies

Agony's Reaping

Journeys Without Name

Battling The Mountains

The Graveyard's Call Home

Vengeance's Girl

Nymph Of The Pond

Pilots With Silver Bullets

Friends Of Earth

Assassins And Their Fish

Foes And Lows

A Century Of Plague

The Eclipse's Sword

Breath Of The Galaxy

Hiding The Past

Goddess Of Light

Changeling Of A Painting

Witches In The Woods

Hunters Of The Nether

The King's Doctor

The Legendary Witches Army

Puzzles In The Caves

Revival Of The Winds

A Catapult Dream

Corrupted By Good

Ladylove With A Cheeky Smile

Rumor Of The Evening

Truelove's Gutting

Admirers Of The Arbitrary

A Good Day to Give Up

Lovers And Visitors

Hug Of The Solstice

Disruption Of The North

Temptations Of The Chocolatier

Escaping Eternity

Man Of The Forsaken

Enemy Of Dawn

Soldiers Of Misfortune

Wives Without Time

Serpents And Aliens

Deceivers And Monks

Extinction Of The Ancestors

Fruit Of The Dungeons

Origin Of The Catacombs

Nothing At All

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Dialogue Prompt: Anger

Hey there, my lovely darlings! Guess who's back? That's right, it's yours truly! And I have a little treat for you today. I've put together a list of dialogue prompts that tie in with my 'Show Don't Tell: Anger' post. Pretty cool, right? I've mixed things up a bit this time and added prompts for three different genres. Are you as excited about this as I am? Let me know what you think! I'm thinking of using this format more often in my future posts. Would you like that?

Anger x Fantasy:

"How dare you speak to me that way! Do you not know who I am?"

"I swear by the gods, I will make you pay for what you've done."

"You have insulted me and my family. Mark my words, the consequences will be dire."

"I am the rightful ruler of this land. Who are you to question my authority?"

"You have defied the will of the gods. They will not be pleased."

"I have had enough of your insolence. It is time I teach you a lesson."

"You have crossed a line that should never have been crossed."

"How could you be so careless? You've endangered us all!"

"I will not stand idly by while you destroy everything I hold dear."

"Your lies have caused great harm. I demand the truth!"

"You betrayed me and our cause. I promise you, there will be consequences."

"I will not rest until justice is served."

"You have made a grave mistake. You will regret it."

"How dare you presume to know what is best for me?"

"You have insulted my honor. I have the right to be angry"

"I have had enough of your arrogance."

"You have violated the sanctity of this place. Leave now."

"I will not tolerate any more of your foolishness."

"You have brought shame upon our clan. You must make amends or be banished forever."

"You have dishonored our family! our People! And you dare laugh!"

"You have failed me for the last time. Get out!"

"You will return what is mine, or suffer the consequences."

"You will pay for your treachery."

"You have underestimated me for the last time. I will prove you wrong."

"You have no right to treat me with such disrespect!"

"You have desecrated this sacred place. Atone for your sins!"

"You have harmed those I hold dear and you expect mercy!?"

"I will not hesitate to use force if necessary."

"You have insulted the honor of our people. You have walked on the blessings of our god. You have no place here."

"You made a mistake, and I promise you will pay dearly for it."

Anger x Dystopian:

"How dare you question my authority? Do you know the punishment for insubordination."

"You betrayed the state. You will face a trial, and the consequences will be severe."

"Your reckless actions have put us all in danger."

"There will be no mercy for criminals like you."

"You wasted valuable resources. Do you have any idea how serious this is?"

"Your disobedience will not be tolerated. We expect you to follow orders, or face the consequences."

"You have shown disrespect to the regime. You will not go unpunished."

"You conspired against the state!"

"You have shown a lack of loyalty, the state does not accept this."

"Your actions have caused chaos and disorder!"

"You've defied the state's authority. They will make an example of you!"

"Their disobedience is a threat to the system. Eliminate them."

"They have shown a disregard for human life. Let them face the full weight of the law."

"They caught you spreading subversive propaganda."

"You will be silenced!"

"You have shown a lack of respect for the system. We will not allow this to continue."

"Your actions have endangered the security of the state. You will be dealt with accordingly."

"Sir, they've attempted to escape."

"You have violated curfew."

"Your disobedience is a threat to our way of life!"

"They have shown a lack of faith in the system. This is treason."

"Your actions have led to the deaths of innocent civilians. You should be held responsible."

"You have shown sympathy for the enemy!"

"Your resistance will not be tolerated!"

"You have shown a lack of respect for our leader. You dare say that this is not blasphemy!"

"Their words are dangerous. Silence them before they can spread it."

"You have attempted to incite a rebellion. Your life is now forfeit to the state."

"They are unacceptable. Reprogram them."

"You will be eliminated."

"They have shown a lack of compliance. Remove them from their homes."

Anger x Romance:

"How could she betray me like this? I trusted her with my heart."

"I can't believe you're leaving me. After everything I gave up for you?"

"You broke my heart when you chose them over me. Forgiveness is not something I can give you."

"I thought you were the one for me, but it turns out you were just playing games."

"You promised me forever!"

"I can't believe I fell in love with someone as heartless as you."

"You shattered my dreams of a happy future. How could you be so cruel?"

"I never thought you would hurt me like this. Everyone else, yes. But you?"

"You used me for your own pleasure and then discarded me like trash."

"I thought our love was strong enough to overcome anything, but I was wrong."

"You cheated on me with my best friend!?"

"I loved you more than anything, but you only cared about yourself."

"You were my everything."

"I gave him everything, and he still chose someone else. I don't understand."

"You made me believe in love, only to break my heart in the end."

"I trusted you with my heart, and you abused that trust."

"You led me on. Why shouldn't I be angry?"

"I loved you with every fiber of my being, but you only saw me as a toy."

"You played with my heart like it was a game. Now it's my turn to play."

"I never thought love could hurt so much, until I met you."

"You used me to fill a void in your life, and then discarded me when you found something new."

"I thought we had something special, I was a fool."

"You promised me the world, but you couldn't give me your heart."

"I loved you for who you were, but you only loved me for what I could give you."

"I'm not sure I'll ever be able to trust again."

"I thought I had found my soulmate, and you found you next victim"

"You're just a stranger in my life."

"IYou ripped my heart out and you want forgiveness?"

"You had other plans."

"All I got was heartbreak and tears."

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Dialogue Prompt

"You're hiding something from me."

"I'm not. I swear I'm not."

"You are. You're hiding something from me, and now you're lying about it."

"Fine. I am. Would you believe me if I said it was for your own good?"

"Stop it. You don't get to lie to me and claim it's for my own good. If something affects me, I want to know about it. So please, tell me what's going on."

-Mod Minita

[daughterofbearsandrivers]

Horror | 1.0 `yautja`

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Vague imagery of honey dipped college memories suddenly tainted with screaming and the indescribable sensation of hearing literal bodies being torn into pieces. The cracking of ribs so each bone snapped from the sheer pressure, flesh squished together as blood vessels burst and spewed out geysers of blood mixed in with their bodily fluids. The stomach lining, organs, soft fleshy innards not covered by bone was consumed like hard liquor on Saturday club night.

Being hit by a car or shanked for belongings in parking lot would've been considered a calculated mercy or bittersweet memory compared to the last moments of the town's population in the past forty-eight hours.

The faint scent of gasoline tingled her nostrils, sending a very faint high to her brain like the chemicals in the pools does. Resisting the urge to cough to flex the muscles of her body in the cramped space of the trunk, the female waited several moments in silence for the slightest shifting of movement or prowling seekers looking to harvest on the strength inept species. Feeling around for the latch on the backseat, bright midday sun poured in through the opening, she inched it forward as she paused every second or so.

'Goddamn it's bright.'

She noticed the torn edges of her emerald painted nails once she fully leaned the seat forward, stringy grime matted locks absorbed the rising heat in the car. Glints of other vehicles windshields momentarily made blackish spots float in her vision, she opened a water bottle once she slid herself out of the car's trunk. The milk spoiled, eggs overheated and bread crusty.

'Good morning America, today's going to be sunny clear skies, maybe chance of rain showers, highs in the whatever seventies and lows- oh shitzerdoodle.'

Leaning on her side to stay within the cover of the car's seat position, she peeked around the edges of the leathery seat, seeing a black mass creep by the front of the vehicle. Ducking down though avoiding on moving her weight around too much, the female stayed in that awkwardly tense angle until she heard it bash through a boutique's doorway a street down.

Sorting through the groceries, she salvaged whatever wasn't affected by the mid summer day heat. Collecting granola bars, a flashlight, screwdriver and some bullets, she found scattered underneath the driver's seat, into a fanny pack. Pressing the button for the window, it slowly slid down. Immediately the intense heatwaves of summer hit her skin, soaking into her body as her clothes suddenly felt too thick to wear at the moment once she eased herself out. 'In this heat I bet ice cream and water would boil. Why couldn't it be a hazy day of clouds.'

Crouching down a little she steered clear from fragmented and little clusters of splintered glass, her footsteps being silent as she could manage. Keeping herself fully aware to pause every few minutes to take a thorough survey of the area, ensuing she didn't have any creatures tailing secretly. Her eyes and top of her head peeking just over the edges of windows, hoods and tailgates of vehicles left stationary in the main street. The crevices of her body's figure little by little condensed with sweat.

Padding herself down a little, she silently lamented as she felt the grains of sand, smears of oil further clogged her pores. All that hard work going down the drain the longer she stayed in the heat and in these ripped and frayed clothes. Without notice her heartbeat sped up, an automatic nearly cemented reaction to the soft skittering of talons, menacing hisses and breathy snarls passing through frosted razor sharp teeth. She crouched down, doing a quick three sixty view of side to side, top to bottom. Seeing all the possibilities where her position made her vulnerable and potential to life ending choices. The vehicles were spaced enough for running and could be jumped across by anything. Though not many of the vehicles had high suspensions to crawl under. And several of the vehicles blocked her in, preventing her from crawling over the hoods from how big or sloped the hood is. Calculating the estimated seconds it would take to jump up, crawl onto the vehicle, run then do the same thing. Another raspy hiss, like sizzling acid in a softer tone. She flinched, her body contracting to still every nerve then slowly releasing to edge forward in a slight crouch.

They were moving by her, a mere vehicle apart.

A few feet away from her fate of being harvested and once again encapsuled in goop to be the fertilizer of an alien colony. She thickly swallowed, forcing back images depicting her chest being tore open from the inside, the sickening sensation of crunched bones. One step, the next and then her body responded in kind. Her fingers kept thumbed over the smooth fabric of her fanny pack, a small assurance against an illusion of control.

'My nails are so damaged and cracked. I should take them off.... though those charms are pretty.'

Her hands turned a bit red from touching hot asphalt. The shattering of a window made her heart burst into a flurry of emotion though she made herself keep stationary. Slowing peeking back over a window, she noticed they had rummaged through a van. More glass sprinkled to the ground. A bony black mass that showed every ridge of it's unnatural existence skittered then body slammed into a vehicle as they fought over scraps of a child.

'Damnit, that's so disgusting- don't, don't think about it. Keep moving.'

Hurrying in the most silent way possible, she crawled underneath a truck and stayed there for a moment to reassess the situation. Her heartbeat had calmed to a considerable pace without her having to manually breath slower. What she didn't calculate is the sudden crashing sound on the truck's roof, making it cave in as the vehicle itself sunk down a little from the weight. Seeing it's shadow on the asphalt, she realized it's the other creature.

He's crouched, his head swiveling around for a quick moment as it let out a roar. A shinking noise of a blade. Those spindly creatures screeched and lunged for him or a very few ran away.

Curled up beneath the vehicle, she felt it's weight shift and sway as the muscular thing fought. A couple vehicles exploded. Heat razed the ground, acidic blood dripped and splattered onto metal and paved rock. Melting it cleanly beyond repair.

'I can't stay here.'

The truck's undercarriage smacked against her head only solidified that thought. She let out a yelp then instantly felt her heart speed up, the accompanying blush and her mind working nanoseconds ahead. She turned her head and saw one of the black creatures hissing loudly at her while the two species created carnage just on her other side. It tried to reach it's talons inside, she fumbled for her screwdriver in the fanny pack.

Yanking it out, she hit the asphalt several times but got her few strikes in against the black alien, making it rethink it's strategy. Knowing it'll likely try to crawl in, she kept wildly swinging her screwdriver around while she felt around in the fanny pack for the few bullets.

The humanoid creature in weird armor slammed a black alien into a car.

She flinched as more acidic blood dripped down from it's broken skeleton. Finally pulling out a handful of bullets, she tossed the shells across the street and right by the burning vehicles destroyed by a plasma cannon blasts.

A roar and an answering screech, more limbs being cut and slashed into individual pieces.

Letting out a sharp exhale, she swung and frantically swiped at the black creature now joined by two more. One of their talons cut into her lower calf, nearly dragging her out before the tossed bullets ignited. They went off and ricocheted, startling the black creatures a few feet and making the beige colored creature snap it's attention to find the source.

Without hesitation she made a break for it, keeping ducked down as she rolled out on the other side of the truck, scrambling to her feet and sprinting hard. She vaulted, slid over the hoods of vehicles to the other side of the street. Noticing some other black creatures crash out of boutiques and whatever woodwork they came from, chased after her.

She wasn't from here though she did know which streets and areas had been the tourist hotspots. Bigger buildings, more hiding spots. Running barefoot on the hot streets of the town, she didn't look back and she didn't stop or veer off to hide. Pumping herself faster than ever, the female saw the distant shining chain link fence of the fair grounds. Darting to her right, she went down a sandy hill of pointed stones, passing by a few tall cactus before coming right up to the fence.

Jumping it, she crawled up and felt the links snag on her jeans to sharply pinprick her skin. Throwing herself over it to land in a puff of dust, she heard them crash into the fence and scramble up it as she continued to run.

She passed through the carnival, her feet sinking a little into the fine sand and feeling the gravel drag on the soles of her heel. Her sights settled on a merry go round, heading over to the controls, she bashed her hands against everything until the ride turned on and the music blasted out of the speakers. Every noise being amplified in her mind.

Their screeches raked her eardrums and made her body turn cold despite the very dry summer heat.

Running in the opposite direction, she went into a house of mirrors. Her figure reflected on the narrow figure warping surfaces. Taking a breath of air, she slowed her footsteps and moved deeper into the entertainment house. Her cheeks red and bright from exertion and anxiety, her heart thundering in her ribcage, she closely listened for any sounds of the black creatures as her breathing seemed to drown out everything else, even her thoughts.

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A shift of movement as the female rubbed her upper arms, one of her hands keeping a hold on the flashlight she had. She stared at her reflections, the afterthought of an idling mind being how she needed a shower and change of clothes. As she still kept finding small pieces of that secreted goop on her person she'd been cocooned in only hours ago.

Rubbing away the crusted blood on her wrist, the female let out a silent sigh. Slowing getting up, she paused every few moments with her head slightly tilted and her body making minimal movement to determine whether or not she's safe to breathe.

Measuring her footsteps she walked to the exit that's aesthetically covered by a curtain, listening for another moment she heard nothing. Though her heart pounded a bit harder. Holding onto her flashlight, she noticed no sun shined at the bottom of the curtains or made the fabric seem thinner from it's light.

It must've been hours but at this point, hiding and waiting out for hours seemed to become her only source of exercise and constant state of what her life has come to. Peeking out, she drew the curtain to the side with the end of her flashlight's handle. The orange bulbed lights of the solar controlled lights were on, the sky completely black and the desert terrain standing still just like her.

As if the world now knew the events of what happened in the last five days changed the course of mankind's present and future forever.

The female gently tested her weight on the wooden steps before descending down the short staircase. On a last second thought, she took the curtains with her. Wrapping it around her figure like a jacket and dress, she quietly walked through the fair grounds.

Popcorn bags, cotton candy cones and some push toys laid on the dirt. Some lights of rides flickered like a dying candle running on the last threads of it's wick. Her flashlight in one hand and currently unlit, she went to a small gift shop. There was no phone or landline and no internet for the working iPhone she found dropped on the floor. Picking out a shirt one size smaller than normal, couple water bottles and some paper towels despite no one being around, she still went behind the cashier counter to change.

Uncapping the lids of the water bottles, she dunked the paper towels in the water, wiping it over her skin as she took most of the dirt off. Scrubbing and washing away the grime, blood, sweat and essentially the memories that came with the reason there's blood in the first place.

Sliding on the new shirt, hoodie, wrapping the curtains around her shoulders like a strap for future purposes. She found a water basin for apple bobbing, she dunked and shook her hair free what she could. A relief of one problem being dealt with settled her thoughts. Still no shoes to wear.

That night she opened one granola bar for dinner and slept in the cubbyhole of where they kept the extra plushies and boxes of other prizes.

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There was no hurry to leave or go anywhere though one designation remained present in her mind the next day when she woke in the afternoon. Her family- well her grandparents had a place up in Alaska. If her memory served her right, which both fortunately and unfortunately did, there'd be enough canned food and natural resources for her to survive there without any worry. They hadn't sold the property but kept it as the ideal family vacation house in the winter.

With that her mind she gathered up four water bottles, dozens of granola bars, candy and some pop tarts from the fair grounds remaining food supply. Finding another flashlight, some batteries and a phone charger in the abandoned vehicles nearby. Apparently no one had kept extra shoes in their once day to day work life. Sliding on her backpack and keeping her fanny pack, she walked the cactus and brush ridden terrain.

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Writing Prompt #2673

"He's not...the most friendly."

She looked at the man held to the wall by restraints. "You don't say."

[writing-promptsss]

꒰ঌ Couple prompts ໒꒱

☆ 'show don't tell' ways to let them know that they are loved ☆

making them meals/snacks

sneaking cute notes in their lunchbox/backpack/bags/bedroom/food cabinets/closet

buying them or making them DIY gifts without an occasion

remembering the important dates

remembering the little details about them

preparing a washbowl with warm water or a bath with warm water after they come home from a hard and cold day

preparing a special date night on the weekends

taking them out shopping and paying for the things they want

thinking of their s/o's needs before their own

preparing them cool beverages when they come home after a hot day

doing the dishes/chores when their s/o is tired

taking them out on a picnic

kissing them randomly

endless hugs and cuddles

trying to avoid conflicts with them

trying to understand their POV

giving them flowers

cheek/temple kisses in public

hugging them in public/holding hands in public

actively listening to what they're saying

not interrupting them when they are talking/doing something

asking them how they're doing/how their day was

sending cute texts

being their biggest fan

breakfast in bed

being their steady rock when they're having a tough time

letting go of arguments

doing anything to make their s/o laugh/smile (even if it means making a fool of themselves)

asking about their opinion

sharing everything with them

bringing them an umbrella to work/school if it's raining or driving them home if they have a car

driving their s/o home after work/school whenever they have the time (if they have a car)

@largefluff <3 <3 <3

[just-plenty-of-prompts]

Anger Prompts list

"Are you out of your mind!?"

"did I say I needed your help!?"

"When was I meant to find out? when it was too late!?"

"get out of my face!"

"you're ruining it!"

"I worked my ass off on this and you just had to walk right over my effort!"

"I would push you in front of a train if murder wasn't illegal!"

"How many times do I have to say no!"

"I don't care!"

"Is that it!? you're giving up!"

"I won't let you beat me!"

"I'm better than you could ever dream of being!"

"Your words mean nothing to me! nothing!"

"What is your brain for!"

"go be a fucking ornament,"

"I don't need you dragging me down,"

"you!? what are you doing here!"

"I refuse to work with a useless brat!"

"If you didn't jump in, she would still be alive!"

"you ruin everything!"

"What did you say!?"

"Why are you crying!?"

"Just because I don't deserve it, doesn't mean I'm not going to take it!"

"where did you even get that idea!"

"use your damn ears!"

"what use are you!?"

"don't fuck up this time!"

"give me a god damn break!"

"I work harder than everyone in this entire place!"

"There isn't a way to turn back!"

"you crashed!?"

"I'm perfectly calm!"

"you utter moron!"

"Why won't you just leave me alone!"

"take a dive off a roof! see if I care!"

"Who ate my food!"

"I'll break you myself!"

"there's a grave waiting for you!"

"oh, now you show!"

"Who's stupid idea was this!"

"I can't believe I fell for that!"

"you like toying with me!?"

"I'll show you what the best looks like!"

"I am not cranky!"

"go to hell!"

"like I'd choose to waste my time around you!"

"Break a leg, and I mean literally!"

"There is no way I'm getting on that!"

"Why am I always in the wrong!?"

"Forget it!"

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[heavenlyraindrops]

You mentioned in an old post that you wanted to make a post about fantasy species! Do you have any small tidbits to share to hold us over until you make the full post?

Sure lol

Three headings out of the list of things to remember:

-Diversity and thriving (Are there lots different species? Are they vastly different? Any endangered or rare ones? )

-Habitat (Which species can be found where? In what countries, what environments?)

-Growth (What are the differences between younger members of the species and older ones? How do they age?)

[eampro-blog]

Writing Prompt #1 Chaotic Flames

[In a matter of hours, the entire city was engulfed in flames, leaving dozens of survivors trapped underground. With no explanation for the catastrophe, the survivors struggled to adapt to their new reality. The flames continued to rage above, as they searched for a way out of the burning city.]

Write a short story based on the writing prompt. Challenge your writing abilities and see where your imagination takes you.  

[sas-soulwriter]

How to write an OC with an big ego!

Ever wondered how to write a character with an ego the size of Mount Everest? Well, look no further! here is how I would do it. ( With examples)

Example person : Alex

Motivations Matter: Behind every egoistic persona lies a set of motivations that drive their actions. Unpack their backstory and understand what fuels their need for validation, power, or attention. Dig deep into their past experiences to unveil the root of their ego.

Example: Alex's ego was a result of childhood struggles, growing up in the shadow of a successful parent. The relentless pursuit of success became a way to prove worthiness, and the glossy exterior was the armor against past insecurities.

Flaws Galore: No one's perfect, and egoistic characters are no exception. Give your character flaws that stem directly from their inflated ego. Maybe they struggle with forming genuine connections or have a tendency to dismiss others' opinions. Flaws make characters relatable and grounded.

Example: Despite the impressive exterior, Alex's ego came with a flaw – an inability to acknowledge the contributions of others. The team's victories were claimed as personal conquests, and any failures were promptly blamed on external factors.

Voice and Dialogue: The way your character speaks is crucial. Egoistic individuals often have a distinct way of expressing themselves. They might be boastful, use grandiose language, or constantly seek attention. Pay attention to their tone, vocabulary, and speech patterns to make their ego shine through.

Example: "I don't build companies; I create empires," Alex declared, the tone commanding attention. Conversations were peppered with grandiose phrases, each sentence meticulously crafted to reinforce superiority.

Internal Conflicts: Explore the internal struggles your character faces due to their ego. Do they ever doubt themselves beneath the façade? Are there moments of vulnerability? Internal conflicts add depth and dimension to your character, making them more than just a one-dimensional ego machine.

Example: Behind closed doors, doubts crept in. Alex wrestled with the fear of inadequacy, wondering if the empire built was as impenetrable as it seemed. Vulnerability lingered, hidden beneath the layers of arrogance.

Show, Don't Tell: Instead of explicitly stating that your character is egoistic, demonstrate it through their actions. Showcase their need for admiration, their competitive nature, or their unwillingness to admit fault. Actions speak louder than words, especially in character development.

Examples: Rather than outright stating achievements, Alex casually dropped impressive anecdotes into conversations, leaving others in awe. The need for constant validation manifested in the subtle but unmistakable bragging woven into everyday dialogue.

Relationship Dynamics: Consider how your egoistic character interacts with others. How do they treat people they perceive as beneath them? How do they handle competition? Explore the dynamics they create in relationships to reveal facets of their ego.

Examples: Subordinates were either loyal subjects or inconsequential pawns in Alex's eyes. Competitors were met with thinly veiled disdain, each encounter a battle for supremacy. The wake of shattered professional relationships told tales of a cutthroat ambition.

Redeemable Qualities: Even the most egoistic characters can have redeemable qualities. It's essential to humanize them by showcasing moments of kindness or vulnerability. This complexity makes your character more interesting and adds layers to their personality.

Example: In rare moments, Alex's guard slipped, revealing a philanthropic side. A secret fund for employees facing hardships, a gesture that contradicted the public image. These glimpses hinted at a person beneath the towering ego