#dormammu i've come to bargain

[g1rlr0b1n]

Oh no! What do I do about boop loops? If I boop and then they boop back, do I boop again? Is it rude to not boop? Is it weird to boop a second time? And what about a third, fourth, or hundredth boop?!

[killacharacterbingo]

Dormammu, I've Come To Bargain

A prompt based on this scene from the 2016 film Doctor Strange. The powerful entity Dormammu, who by all means should be able to defeat the Doctor due to its strength, is trapped in a time loop by him. He will not stop resetting time until he gets Dormammu to listen to him, ergo keeping a much stronger being prisoner in one moment in time. He knows he cannot defeat Dormammu, but he can keep him busy, unstuck in time in order to spare the rest of humanity from its wrath. The doctor dies many times in the loop, restarting it each one to achieve his goal of keeping Dormammu stuck.

As such, this prompt refers to any setting in which a character dies within the context of a time loop.

[wizardsaremomstoo]

Dormammu, I Want My Fucking Life Back

Ned: How old is your mom now, Peter? Thirty?

MJ: No way! After fighting that space demon he has to be at least, what, one hundred years old! Right?

Peter: ...

Also Peter: I gotta make a call.

[overobsessedfanboy23]

My dumbass brain’s first thought:

[doctorstrangeaskblog]

I would love to see you dormamu bargain with the fae, dear fucking lord

Not again....just....let Dormammu deal with the fae while I sleep safe and warm at home.

[spacejawa]

Sometimes you delve into the comments the comments actually reward you.

[kharrneth]

Imagine being banished for 1001 years, coming back, and the FIRST thing you do is go hunt down that weird little thwink who probably killed you a millennia ago

[starsinshadows]

@shieldretired​ isn’t actually wrong...           "that’s how people get killed in horror movies, you know?" (For Stephen)

     “Most people in horror movies aren’t us. It’ll be fine,” he said, knowing exactly the kind of horror movie fodder they were absolutely dealing with. “Probably.”

[a-strange-server]

Strange Tales Of Halloween 2023

Hi everyone! In honor of the spookiest, weirdest, and dare we say, strangest month, we have created a prompt list for Doctor Stephen Strange for every day in October! Last year saw a hord of spooky, ghostly works created for the occasion. We are hoping this year will be as much fun!

This list is open to all forms of creativity. Fill as few or as many prompts as you would like in October and tag it with #strangehalloween2023 so we can reblog! You can also submit your work in the Strange Tales Of Halloween 2023 ao3 collection.

Full written list and the FAQ under the cut.

Strange Tales of Halloween 2023 Prompt List

1. “What was that? Is somebody there?” | Scales

2. “Wait, kids can trick o'treat here?” | Trapped

3. “Sometimes the world tries to end.” | Spirit

4. “Dormammu, I've come to bargain—“ | Alone

5. “There aren't many of us left.” | Cauldron

6. “I thought you were dead!” | Witch

7. “So what do you do for Halloween?” | Cursed

8. “Is that supposed to be a costume, or what?” | Cat

9. “Well, that's strange...” | Moon

10. “They’re not the traitor. I am.” | Mythological creature

11. “No, don’t tell me that.” | Dimensional breach

12. “Something’s happened to you.” | Shroud

13. “Stay with me.” | Nightmare

14. “Huh… that’s new.” | Future

15. “You what?!” | Celebration

16. “Crap. Imps!” “Imps? Crap.” | Ancient

17. “I know everything. That’s my curse.” | Fire & Ice

18. “I have seen a horror movie before.” | Tradition

19. “I know you!” | Cave

20. “Is that a bloody butterfly?” | Fever dream

21. “Strange... what have you done?!” | Scars

22. “The Cauldron of Cosmos is not a bowl for Halloween treats!” | Supernatural entities

23. “You’re a bad demon.” | Candy

24. “Oh, a meeting with the devil? Just when I thought I have a free afternoon... Fine.” | Baking

25. “No. Tell them to get Ghostbusters, or something.” | Pumpkin carving

26. “There was no other way.” | Horror movies

27. “You messed up the ritual.” | Trick or treat

28. “Nightmare has him.” | Will-o’-the-wisp

29. “Don’t be so superstitious.” | Bog

30. “Are you really afraid of a little black cat?” | Crown of thorns

31. “Donna... Is that really you?” | Tam Lin

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FAQ:

What must be included in the content of a filled prompt? Stephen Strange (any version of him: film, TV, or comics) must be either the main or co-main character. Otherwise, anything goes!

What must be included in the tags of Tumblr and Twitter posts? Please use the hashtag #strangehalloween2023 and the # of the prompt you're filling (i.e. #no6 and/or #witch). On Tumblr, please include additional tags for NSFW and common triggers (see AO3 for examples).

When can I post my prompt fill? In the spirit of the theme, these should be posted in October! We'd prefer if you post prompts the day of or after the day has passed. For example, prompt 10 fills can be posted on or after Oct 10, and preferably not before.

What medium can I use? Anything! Written prose, poetry, gifsets, mood boards, artwork, all is acceptable as a prompt fill. It's all about Stephen Strange in any form he comes in.

Can I combine Strange Tales of Halloween prompts into one submission (i.e. #1 "What was that? Is somebody there?" and #6 witch)? Sure! If you post it on social media, you can use both prompt tags to help us identify it as such.

There are two prompts per day. Do I have to do both? You can use the sentence prompts, the words prompt, or do a mix of them!

Can I use this prompt list with other prompt lists/bingo cards? Absolutely! Combine it with any other event you'd like to use it with.

Are there any limits to how many prompts I can use/have to use? Nope! Participate with one piece or 31 pieces! Do as much as you'd like--we'll love to see it!

Any other questions? Send an ask to @a-strange-server and we'll get back to you soon. We can't wait to start seeing what you come up with come October!

[deusvervewrites]

Kismet AU x Problem Children AU: Of course they become more reckless. With Midoriya around, it's practically save scumming, Revival Jam, or "Dormammu, I've come to bargain" on demand.

I know I already posted the "Haha I died again!" picture but it feels relevant here

[tobiasdrake]

Stephen vs. Dormammu is the final exam for the theme of surrender vs. control. "Dormammu, I've come to bargain!" is easily the most famous part of this movie. It's amazing. I don't have to tell you it's amazing. You know.

This is something that only Dr. Strange could have done. Because he is a surgeon. He has the perspective to recognize Kaecilius as merely a symptom, and to go straight to the cancer.

But this is also something that only the Ancient One or a well-understanding prodigy could have done. Dormammu cannot be fought. He cannot be controlled. He is a force beyond all of us, and must be engaged with as such.

But just as Dormammu is a force beyond us which cannot be controlled, so too are there forces beyond Dormammu which cannot be controlled. Stephen binds them both with the power of time and surrenders to the loop, living out the existential nightmare and forcing Dormammu to face his own limitations and adapt.

Aww, look at that. He's paying the Ancient One's wisdom forward. What a nice guy.

Absolutely brilliant, both as a final boss "fight" and as the culmination of the hero's journey.

[worldgreatestarchersimp]

Marvel Men

Navigation

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Who the hell is Bucky?

Bucky Barnes

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Someone has hired a black widow assassin

Clint Barton

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Dormammu, I've come to Bargain

Dr. Strange

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I've watched humans destroy each other when I could stop it all in a heartbeat

Druig

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We are Venom

Eddie Brock

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How we deal with disappointments is what decides the person we are

Frank Castle

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I am Loki, of Asgard

Loki Laufeyson

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This city needs me in that mask

Matt Murdock

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I became Moon Knight to battle evil wherever I could find it

Marc Spector/Steven Grant

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I can't go to Germany. I got homework

Peter Parker

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You didn't see that coming

Pietro Maximoff

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On your left

Sam Wilson

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I got something kinda big, but I can't hold it very long

Scott Lang

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I could do all day

Steve Rogers

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I am Mighty

Thor Odinson

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Part of the journey is the end

Tony Stark

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You trained your son to be a killer. Is this what you wanted?

Xu Shang Chi

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[killacharacterbingo]

A Prompt Explained Masterlist

Welcome to a prompt explained! :) While some of the prompt are easy to understand based on the wording or quote, some of the prompts were originally created for the challenge these past three years. That means they're created together with a few sentences to trigger inspiration for the writers! They where only ever meant as a guideline. So, for the sake of allowing others to understand the prompts, I'll be explaining the most important once :)

This post will act as a collection, meaning that links will be added for the individual prompt posts <3

Dictionary Death

"I was saving my ten" - Pain scale

"I'll finally have something to leave behind"

Switching places

Not so secret Monologs

The cake is a lie

Yandere

Tomorrow isn't promised

Storm-chasing

Once bitten twice shy

Canon Compliant

Commotio Cordis

Crossover

Hanahaki / Hanakanjo / Hanauso

Tenshibyou

Hoshinamidabyou

Kousekibyou

Bouaishoukougun

Shinshoubyou

Death By Coconut

To be or not to be

Musical death

Dormammu, I've Come To Bargain

Wait For Me In Valhalla

13 Reasons Why

I Have The High Ground

Saving Throws (DnD)

Bleeding Blue

Into the Woods

Breaking the Fourth Wall

Area 51 Raid

Patient Zero

Final Destination

Wikihow To Die

Fatal Weakness

Origin Story Gone Wrong

Bound by Fate

Unfriendly Pet

Angel of Death

Schrödinger's Paradox

5+1

Roofie

Neuromuscular Blockade

Aftershock

Return From Hiatus

Sheep in Wolves' Clothing

Order 66

The AO3 Curse

Wind Phone

Lobotomy

Uploaded to the Server

Cardiovascular Collapse

Famous Last Words

Defenestration

Karma's a Bitch

Murder on the Dance Floor

Hero/Villain Swap

The Blip

With Great Power

I Always Come Back

Jack, There's A Boat

Next list with prompts 62-[ongoing] linked here.

[arroganceandfear]

WELCOME TO THE AVENGERS AWARD SHOW

intro post here

"The award for Best One Liner—wait, wait, let me just make sure you get my good side for my acceptance—goes it, OH [BEEP, BEEP, BEEP]. Are you [BEEP, BEEP, BEEP] serious right now? The award for Best One Liner goes to Doctor Stephen Strange for 'Dormammu, I've come to bargain' and his ability to be so persistently annoying, he saved the Earth from being absorbed by an interdimensional dark demon."

"We're also here tonight to present Stephen with the award for Hottest Tentacle Porn, Best Playlists—it's like I'm not even here—and Best Variant of Himself. In a multiverse of unlimited possibilities, we could have been stuck with a possessive, psychopathic murder, or worse, a Stephen with a ponytail. Fortunately for this universe, we get this Stephen. And I, for one, believe we are all the better that. He is brilliant, resilient, clever, ruthless, and powerful. Just don't grow your hair out too much, or we'll have to lump you in with the rest of the Stephens. The fate of the multiverse and our willingness to tolerate you rests in your beautiful hands."

Stephen doesn’t quite know how to react. He’s caught off guard, bombarded with the oddest mix of compliments and insults he’s ever encountered. Honestly, he should be offended and throw a verbal attack Stark’s way and be done with it all.

But…there is a certain flutter in his stomach that he can’t ignore.

Okay. Fine. He’ll see what’s down this path.

A smirk graces his features as he approaches the smartly dressed man, and accepts the award. Ah, but not without a kiss to Stark’s cheek. His gaze is pinned to the other’s expression as he steps back, watching carefully for his reaction.

“Thank you. I promise to use this glorified paperweight to shove all my fanmail underneath. Along with any letters that might come from Stark Industries. Wouldn’t want my ignored mail pile to fly away because of an open window, would we?”

[middimidoris]

Dormammu, I've come to bargain.

[42donotpanic]

Kill-a-Character Bingo Jack Murdock - Masterlist

Hero/Villain Swap

Outed as a spy

Conversation with Death

Sacrifice : Dying Wish / MattFoggy (Matt Murdock x Foggy Nelson) / 1888 / Mature

Drowning

Wait for me in Valhalla

Into the woods

Famous last words

Not so secret Monologues

Mugging gone wrong

Dead on their feet

Presumed Dead

Betrayal

Comotio Cordis

Bleeding Blue

Hypothermia

Fire

"Dormammu, I've Come to Bargain"

Raped to Death

Sacriced to the gods

Russian Roulette

Once Bitten, twice shy

"I was saving my ten" - pain scale

"Hey, I think we're going to be okay after all!"

Cast it into the fire

Bonus: The original Death : The things Matt heard / Matt Murdock & Battlin' Jack Murdock / 1075 / Mature

@killacharacterbingo

As the name implies Jack Murdock will die in all of these, so: MCD Warning!

All fills for this Bingo card can be found here: 26 Ways to break Matt Murdock's Heart