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Pathotention

This story idea centers around a fighting game that features 40 playable characters that are based on illnesses and diseases. The first 20 will be based on different types of diseases and illnesses (like, for example, a Shoto based on cold-related diseases and a Zoner based on tongue- or taste-related diseases), while the other 20 will be based on cures and treatments for the respective themes of the first 20, who are meant to be their polar opposites, but they share the same archetypes. The main setting takes place on an island that is also the dormant body of a creator deity, where the illness/disease-themed characters are constantly fighting against the cure/treatment-themed characters for control over the island.

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Cognitive Refrain

Aspiring electronic music producer Maksim Grosev and his elderly mentor Nadezhda form a band of heroes to stop a group of rebels from trying to turn their futuristic city back into the past. The main setting is a utopian Y2K-inspired city with Russian motifs and a history that is based on the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Soviet Union. Motivated by a twisted obsession for nostalgia, the antagonists are the descendants of a tyrannical empire that once ruled the city but were overthrown. With guidance from Nadezhda, the cool-headed Maksim uses his sense of rhythm to effortlessly wield a magic axe (with aesthetics and powers inspired by the Slavic god Perun) that was once wielded by his ancestor, who was the leader of the rebellion that overthrew the empire. With concepts that are based on the Hauntology music genre, the antagonist group uses sound-based magic that causes symptoms similar to dementia as it slowly turns the city's inhabitants into mindless slaves (inspired by The Caretaker's album Everywhere at the End of Time, which is themed around dementia and its stages).

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A Tale of Gloss and Moss

This story idea centers around the unlikely friendship between a shy troll and a playful robot. The two main settings would be a Goblincore-inspired village that the outcast troll comes from and a Frutiger Aero-inspired city where the robot, who is seen as equally bizarre by the other robots, comes from. I imagine that somewhere during the story, the goblin gets into an accident that would result in him getting turned into a cyborg with the help of the robot. The main themes would be accepting one's true self, especially around others who will still love you unconditionally.

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Deseoso

Set in New Mexico, a reclusive coati thief-turned-loner named Mundi and his neighbor, an excitable roadrunner farmer named Chaparral, set off to find the titular giant wish-granting marionette (inspired by Zozobra). However, a pesky mosquito named Mosca with the power to bring sickness aims to make her own wish, which could devastate the entire state.

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Jollity

Set in a world inhabited by toy-like people, Sandy Kinten (based on magic sand or kinetic sand) leaves their mundane life in the city of Officeland behind for the more upbeat town of Jollity, where they go on adventures of self-discovery with their two roommates, Brictoria "Bricky" Linker (based on construction toys) and Slyman "Sly" Oozely (based on slime).

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Capital Epicure

This henshin hero-inspired story idea centers around seemingly ordinary humans who have the ability to summon angel-like or demon-like entities by eating their favorite food. The entities and their powers are themed around the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues.

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Color Clay Machina

In this mecha-inspired story idea blended with Kidcore themes, a group of children "pilot" amorphous creatures made from clay to battle Deus Cinereus, an organization that wants to rid Esprit City (and the rest of the world) of unnecessary color, both literally and figuratively.

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Where the Tide Takes Us

After they get stranded on a deserted island, compassionate singer Grace Fay and absentminded fisherman Murray McNamara must work together to find help and get back home. As the twelfth and final entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Pisces.

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Taken by the Stars

Bellamy Harbour, an eccentric scientist, gets abducted by a hopeless romantic alien king to become his new royal servant. However, Bellamy is also forced to deal with the king's former servant Yutha, who resents the newcomer for stealing her job. As the eleventh entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Aquarius.

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A Study in Softness

Victoria Giles, a college professor known for an intimidating presence that scares off potential friends and lovers, hesitantly befriends fellow teacher Minerva Blackwell, who seems to be the first person to not be scared by Victoria's demeanor. Their friendship gradually turns into a romantic relationship, but Victoria still fears her own inner flaws. As the tenth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Capricorn.

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Felix Flechette and the Liverstone

After narrowly escaping a trap set in an abandoned castle they were raiding, optimistic adventurer Felix Flechette travels with rookie adventurer Joy Junket to find a magical gemstone that could heal his best friend's poisoned liver. The journey proves difficult when the castle's guardian, a giant bird, actively pursues them. As the ninth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Sagittarius.

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The Kill That Watched

Resourceful assassin Melanie Trautwig is sent to kill Gray Stolte, a boastful hunter whose current target is the last surviving Wolpertinger. Little do they both know that the mysterious little creature may not be as innocent and powerless as it seems. As the eighth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Scorpio.

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Wings of Judgement

In a world where humans and mythical creatures coexist, fair-minded human Justin Lennon starts his career as a lawyer with the guidance of his trusted childhood friend Seira, a pegasus-centaur judge. Throughout his many cases, he slowly starts to realize that morality is not at all black or white. As the seventh entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Libra.

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Bloom and Doom

When her best friend Penelope Floros, a kind-hearted gardener, is framed for poisoning the mayor with her homemade wine, analytical florist Agnes Fields plays detective to prove Penelope's innocence. As the sixth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Virgo.

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Rising Star in the Lion's Den

Leonard Kingston, a self-centered celebrity actor, finds a new frenemy in the form of rising star Kira Solberg, kicking off a series of competitions for stardom as Leonard fights to keep his reputation and dignity. As the fifth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Leo.

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Kaiho

Set in the Finnish city of Helsinki, emotional therapist Helmi Toivonen falls in love with wandering musician Ilmari Heikki and becomes extremely determined to help him through his concerning struggles, despite how much Ilmari insists that he doesn't need help. As the fourth entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Cancer.

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Curios with Dexter and Thomas

Dexter and Thomas, two curious podcast host twins, explore the vast Curio City together and befriend Tomoko Okabe, an intellectual news reporter, but they accidentally provoke the ire of her protective gangster cousins. As the third entry of an anthology series of stories based on zodiac signs and their myths, this story idea is themed around Gemini.