MechisX
MechisX t1_j6bogoo wrote
Reply to comment by fishford42 in [WP] A man finds a genie's bottle, complete with a real live genie. Instead of blindly asking for wishes, he first asks politely for the genies advice on what to wish for. by mdsmestad
And in the end everyone won. :)
MechisX t1_j5yds3s wrote
Reply to comment by Mooses_little_sister in [WP] Your superpower isn’t anything special. You can make stuff disappear behind your back then pull it back out again. When a friend at a party asks you to do it to them it sounds like a great laugh. But when you pull them back out they look older, disheveled, and are frantic to be sent back. by A_GOOD_NINJA
Alternates? Oh dear that never works out well most of the time.
But this is also how "Fairy Gold" works also. They never took it back from you. It just ended back where it came from.
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Reply to comment by prejackpot in [WP] As a necromancer, you are in the business of reanimating the dead for a few days at a time. Families say goodbye, businesses get cooperate secrets, scientists test their drugs, etc. The more they pay, the better they are restored and the longer they stay, as it does take a lot out of you. by chacham2
Now I want to know what his dad did to him.
MechisX t1_j5nfpap wrote
Reply to comment by English_American in [WP] As a necromancer, you are in the business of reanimating the dead for a few days at a time. Families say goodbye, businesses get cooperate secrets, scientists test their drugs, etc. The more they pay, the better they are restored and the longer they stay, as it does take a lot out of you. by chacham2
That took a dark turn but it is nice to see even a necromancer understands there is always and exchange or price involved.
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Reply to comment by notabotiamnot in [WP] A bar called “The Alibi” that’s notorious for being just that.. an alibi. Often packed with ex-cons, the customers of The Alibi adhere to a silent, but strict, code: If they say they were here, we saw them. They’ll always back an alibi, no questions asked. by JelloStaplerr
Sadly no and it has been eating at my brain. :/
MechisX t1_j5ice8t wrote
Reply to comment by NystromWrites in [WP] A bar called “The Alibi” that’s notorious for being just that.. an alibi. Often packed with ex-cons, the customers of The Alibi adhere to a silent, but strict, code: If they say they were here, we saw them. They’ll always back an alibi, no questions asked. by JelloStaplerr
Them damn supers.
I wonder who "invented" them? ;)
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Reply to comment by Writteninsanity in [WP] A bar called “The Alibi” that’s notorious for being just that.. an alibi. Often packed with ex-cons, the customers of The Alibi adhere to a silent, but strict, code: If they say they were here, we saw them. They’ll always back an alibi, no questions asked. by JelloStaplerr
This bar needs to be world building prompt of its own.
There was a series of stories around a bar that exited outside of time and space.
It has 13 corners and all of them were dark.
The bartender always new what you wanted before you could even ask for it.
Many fictions from many realities passed thru the place.
The Alibi fits into this world or one like it very well. :)
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Reply to comment by Rupertfroggington in [WP] You are a supervillain who went undercover as a superhero for jokes, only to discover how corrupt the system is in the hero society. The system is so corrupt that you agree to lead a small group of superheroes to rebel against the unjust hero society. by RavenousOwlhead
Reborn with the knowledge of how things really were and off the radar of the "Heros".
Round 2 and this time a few more "villains" might be helping out. >:-)
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Reply to comment by SilasCrane in [WP] "Are there any spirits with me in this room right now?" The Ouija board moves to 'Yes.' "Okay good, 'cause rent is due, and you need to fork over your share." The Ouija board spells out, 'F U C K.' by Affectionate_Bit_722
His nick name wouldn't be "Lucky" would it? ;)
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Reply to comment by turnaround0101 in [WP] You died and awoke in the afterlife. It's quite nice actually. The people and atmosphere are a lot nicer than you are used to and there is no stress or pressure. When you ask what good deed got you into heaven you are informed that this is hell, followed by a visit from a very concerned demon. by Kitty_Fuchs
This may of been hell for me at one time but after over 50 years of living on this planet I almost understand humans and even like a few of them.
Still not what you would call a "social" being though.
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Reply to comment by Bzzbzzthefly in [WP] You are a retired supervillain living your days with your beloved cat. However, the new generation of heroes has decided to steal your cat as a hostage. Unaware of your past as the worlds most feared and powerful super villain by Crimson05-5
They killed kitty?
They got off lightly.
Idiot messed with my cat many years ago almost killing it.
That used to be a very nice classic muscle car he owned.
Well it used to be nice and a car.
Not so much afterwards. >:-(
MechisX t1_j1h09ig wrote
Reply to comment by HelloWorld1352 in [WP] A human engineer tries his best to explain to an exasperated dwarf how our kind managed to make incredibly advanced computing machines out of sand, of all things by I_got_too_silly
We not only managed to put electricity inside of sand we also tricked it into thinking also. :)
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Reply to comment by Bzzbzzthefly in [WP] You are a retired supervillain living your days with your beloved cat. However, the new generation of heroes has decided to steal your cat as a hostage. Unaware of your past as the worlds most feared and powerful super villain by Crimson05-5
Never mess with a persons pet.
Perhaps they will live to learn from their mistake.
I doubt it though.
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Reply to comment by fac-ut-vivas-dude in [WP] You've been living in their home for months without them knowing. You had no choice; it was this or the streets. When a madman breaks in and threatens the homeowner, you decide to knock the man out cold. You have some explaining to do now. by Crystal1501
Always treat the "others" right and they will always do right by you.
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Reply to comment by ruraljurorlibrarian in [WP] You are an ancient folk spirit so old, your name and even your actual purpose have long been lost to history. Nowadays, you go by a fairly generic name and just go through the motions of what you're actually supposed to do. One day, to your surprise, you hear someone call you by your true name. by djseifer
Hello Grim. It is nice to know another of your names.
When will you come and free me of this meat suit?
I grow weary.
MechisX t1_j17b4tr wrote
Reply to comment by GrunkleStanwhich in [WP] The world ended 20 years ago, you haven't found a living soul since then. Through some ingenuity, you call voicemails for the last 20 years to keep you company. "Hi, this is Cindy..." "Hi you reached Bob" "You know what to do at the beep" until one day "Hello...hello? Oh my God hello!" by killznhealz
To paraphrase: "I am never hanging up."
This in itself could be one of the most romantic or disturbing things ever said.
MechisX t1_j17asv4 wrote
Reply to comment by aDittyaDay in [WP] The world ended 20 years ago, you haven't found a living soul since then. Through some ingenuity, you call voicemails for the last 20 years to keep you company. "Hi, this is Cindy..." "Hi you reached Bob" "You know what to do at the beep" until one day "Hello...hello? Oh my God hello!" by killznhealz
Once the hysterical laughter stops they will need to have a long serious discussion.
At least no one will interrupt them, or will they? ;)
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Reply to comment by ShikakuZetsumei in [WP] Your super power is preventing collateral damage. While the public thinks you're useless, all the other heroes really like you because they can go bonkers all out while you're around. by Time_Significance
I think the police force is going to be making a LARGE donation to the The Supers Collective in the near future to make this police brutality and total cock-up go away.
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Reply to comment by meowcats734 in [WP] After eons of refining your work, you summon the genie one last time. "Finally want to use your third wish? I thought the last two has taught you a lesson." You remain silent, and give him a dictionary-thick contract that cast the genie an unavoidable sufferings for eons, and inevitable death. by alacz
While the idea is to make the genie a better being somehow my limited understanding of their nature tells me you will just make it even more devious and tricky.
MechisX t1_iybdvr3 wrote
Reply to comment by Ataraxidermist in [WP] Your Significant Other has landed a book publishing deal! You're very proud of them, even if you don't actually enjoy their writing. One day, on a whim, you buy an actual copy in a book store. It's nothing like the pages they gave you to read. Nothing. by veriverd
I need this book.
MechisX t1_iyacaf3 wrote
Reply to comment by asolitarycandle in [WP] Every time you cooked over a campfire, you would throw some food into the fire as an offering to the gods. One evening, just as you're about to perform your little campfire ritual, you hear a voice behind you say "You know, I would very much prefer my food un-burnt." by DragoTheFloof
That is a cat alright.
Had to argue with mine just a little bit ago over MY dinner.
MechisX t1_iyabmy7 wrote
Reply to comment by Rupertfroggington in [WP] Every time you cooked over a campfire, you would throw some food into the fire as an offering to the gods. One evening, just as you're about to perform your little campfire ritual, you hear a voice behind you say "You know, I would very much prefer my food un-burnt." by DragoTheFloof
It is uncommon for us to meet our gods.
It is even more uncommon for them to come to us.
His god cares for him and for that she gave him back his faith and hope.
MechisX t1_ixwg7xr wrote
Reply to comment by Philosopher_1234 in [WP] The . . . creature . . . has been following you for weeks now, but nobody else can see it. It just sits there, staring, grinning. Then one day you look across the coffee shop and see a young woman with another one right behind her. Your eyes meet . . . by ImmortalJadeEye
An interesting twist on an older tale. :)
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Reply to comment by Taylor_Accomplished in [WP] An eldritch horror disguised as a human is on a date. An angel disguised as a pigeon lands nearby. "Hello, unworldly abomination." "Hello, self-righteous vermin." by Affectionate_Bit_722
Forever locked in their roles without their consent.
The expectations of the world are never fair.
MechisX t1_j6bp78e wrote
Reply to comment by SilasCrane in [WP] A man finds a genie's bottle, complete with a real live genie. Instead of blindly asking for wishes, he first asks politely for the genies advice on what to wish for. by mdsmestad
The universe "Pushes Back"?
I never thought about it that way.
But I guess reality can only be bent so much before it starts breaking. :/