NotAMeatPopsicle

NotAMeatPopsicle t1_je1xrkl wrote

Reply to comment by Method-Frosty 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’m hearing the Deadpool theme song in my head. And the mage wouldn’t even know who Wade Wilson was.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j5qdsxu wrote

Reply to comment by JammyThing in [WP] All adults can make a pilgrimage once a year to a genie and attempt to make a wish. However, the genie will only grant the wish if it's never be asked for before in all history. Most people never get their wish. On your 18th birthday you make the trip and are surprised to get your wish. by shadowkyros

There are many people that I wish could get this kind of reception from their parents.

Damn onion ninjas. ;-)

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j5qcvwj wrote

Reply to comment by LeviAEthan512 in [WP] All adults can make a pilgrimage once a year to a genie and attempt to make a wish. However, the genie will only grant the wish if it's never be asked for before in all history. Most people never get their wish. On your 18th birthday you make the trip and are surprised to get your wish. by shadowkyros

I would liken this to the classic lawyer-ish genie behavior of using whatever interpretation and loopholes the djinn wishes to use. In one instance bartering could be considered an intent of currency, in another instance the djinn would claim it doesn’t apply on matter of technicality.

The challenge is to word the request and attempt to gain the favor of the djinn while not expressly attempting to do so in a way that would piss off the genie or tip your hand that you’re attempting a manipulation. I wouldn’t want to be on the disfavorable side of a djinn that thought I was attempting to manipulate them.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j17kuka wrote

Reply to comment by JustAWeirdo2000 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

Me, reading: “What?… wait, no… oh fuck. Who’s gonna tell her?”

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j17kjvg wrote

Reply to comment by Herr_Underdogg 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

If I didn’t see this written I was going to take a short stab at it. This WP was just waiting for this prank.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j04j86p wrote

Reply to comment by Thetallerestpaul in [WP] Legend has it, the princess waits for her beloved prince who never returned from war. The princess is seen waiting every day where they used to meet secretly, a lake now known as the Lake of Longing, with only her attendant at her side. As her attendant though, you know the story differently. by salmontail

I’ve found a few things he’s made and want to try… but Pork Cake is not one of them.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j026q5i wrote

Reply to comment by Thetallerestpaul in [WP] Legend has it, the princess waits for her beloved prince who never returned from war. The princess is seen waiting every day where they used to meet secretly, a lake now known as the Lake of Longing, with only her attendant at her side. As her attendant though, you know the story differently. by salmontail

I got Doppler/shapeshifter vibes.

For a moment I thought you were going to write in the Frog Prince twist.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_j026k3f wrote

Reply to comment by Thetallerestpaul in [WP] Legend has it, the princess waits for her beloved prince who never returned from war. The princess is seen waiting every day where they used to meet secretly, a lake now known as the Lake of Longing, with only her attendant at her side. As her attendant though, you know the story differently. by salmontail

Here you go! Try some Pork Cake. Also, your story was awesome.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_ixg4gmd wrote

Reply to comment by Rupertfroggington in [WP] There is a place. A place between places. It's an actual place but it isn't here nor there. Lost travelers are the only ones who can find the place. Staying for a night, safe from other places and other things, and nothing more. Except you. You were born in the place. by Horror_Librarian_133

Saw the username, stayed for some literary chicken noodle soup, was not disappointed.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_iu17r9o wrote

Reply to comment by Fjorden in [WP] All your life, mythological beings have tried to pick you up. Childhood? Forced adoption. Teenagehood/Adulthood? Marriage. For example, selkies purposefully left their skins where you'd find them; banshees serenade you outside every night. Now at 30, you've learned why you attract them all... by MidgardWyrm

The hydraulic control lever fell off at one point. I had to find the rod that held it in and it was still missing the pin that kept it from slipping out 😅

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_iu14ny8 wrote

Reply to comment by Fjorden in [WP] All your life, mythological beings have tried to pick you up. Childhood? Forced adoption. Teenagehood/Adulthood? Marriage. For example, selkies purposefully left their skins where you'd find them; banshees serenade you outside every night. Now at 30, you've learned why you attract them all... by MidgardWyrm

LoL, I was recently taught how to use an old log splitter. The machine is probably from the 70s. Awesome retired CalFire trainer was very clear about not putting my fingers near the splitter... For that exact reason.

He also preferred to build callouses over wearing gloves.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_iu133mh wrote

Reply to comment by Fjorden in [WP] All your life, mythological beings have tried to pick you up. Childhood? Forced adoption. Teenagehood/Adulthood? Marriage. For example, selkies purposefully left their skins where you'd find them; banshees serenade you outside every night. Now at 30, you've learned why you attract them all... by MidgardWyrm

Must be a story behind that.

True story: my grandfather was a mechanic and sliced his thumb off. My father had to drive him to the hospital while my grandfather held his thumb in one hand.

There were two stretchers that night.

Once at the hospital, my dad passed out and broke his nose. They kept my dad for observation of concussion.

My grandfather had his thumb sewn back on and released him. My dad was out of the hospital last because of observation time and operated to fix his nose.

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_ity2748 wrote

Reply to comment by Hemingbird in [WP] All your life, mythological beings have tried to pick you up. Childhood? Forced adoption. Teenagehood/Adulthood? Marriage. For example, selkies purposefully left their skins where you'd find them; banshees serenade you outside every night. Now at 30, you've learned why you attract them all... by MidgardWyrm

Finished reading the whole thing. This was awesome. The breadcrumbs you left behind... Loved it. Look forward to reading more of what you write!

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NotAMeatPopsicle t1_itx3umw wrote

Reply to comment by voideeeeee in [WP] All your life, mythological beings have tried to pick you up. Childhood? Forced adoption. Teenagehood/Adulthood? Marriage. For example, selkies purposefully left their skins where you'd find them; banshees serenade you outside every night. Now at 30, you've learned why you attract them all... by MidgardWyrm

While Ozzy screams with a mouthful of pidgeon as each member of KISS pretends to bite him.

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