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Writing Prompt #3849
"I'd give anything for this to never end." The woman sighed against her dance partner's chest.
"Anything?" The fae who had swept her off her feet repeated with a grin. "And just what does anything encompass, my dear?"
The reason your fantasy pantheon doesn't feel authentic is because you're starting from the wrong end. Real-world polytheism is syncretic – just deities from neighbouring cultures getting smashed together at high speed and leaving it for nerds with too much time on their hands to figure out how it makes sense. You are yourself a nerd with too much time on your hands. Don't start out asking yourself what domains make sense together. Pick domains at random and work backwards to invent a theology and metaphysics whereby of course the god of war is also the god of baked goods. What kind of silly question is that?
Dialogue Response
"I want to kiss you."
"Then do it."
"Oh, I can tell."
"Here? Right now?"
"I want to kiss you too."
"What are you waiting for?"
"Then ask me nicely for a kiss."
"And yet you are still not doing it."
"I feel like you want to do more than that."
"Do you want me to bend down, so you can?"
"That's too bad, because it's not going to happen."
All the Dialogue Responses can be found here.
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Writing Prompt #2805
"I'll hate you." She spat up at him, body shaking. "I'll hate you until the day that I die."
He wiped the saliva from his face and clicked his tongue. "Lucky for you, I predict that day is today. No need to waste your energy."
a hundred different kisses
whispering ''kiss me'' to your lover
wrapping your arms around your lover's neck
kisses traveling from your lover's nose to their lips
breaking the kiss, instantly pressing your lips back together
intertwining fingers
soft kisses that grow more passionate by each second
forehead against forehead
running fingers through your lover's hair
unbuttoning your lover's shirt, pressed against the wall
surprise kisses, your lover wasn't prepared but responds immediately
a kiss that says ''we're late for work, but let's be later''
kisses under a light waterfall
pulling your lover closer by the waistband
kissing under the stars
messy kisses, destroying furniture trying to reach the bed
a kiss that isn't meant to happen but does so anyway
sliding your hands down your lover's chest
grabbing your lover by the collar
''if we're caught kissing we're most likely dead but let's risk it''
hand kisses
exploring each other's lips
smiling in-between kisses
now-or-never kisses
caressing your lover's cheek
good night kisses
''i was supposed to take a shower, alone, but go ahead jump right in''
brushing lips together, lingering for a moment, catching your breath
an accidental kiss between two exes
kisses in which, we've already said goodbye for the day but i can't help stealing another one
this might be our last kiss so let's make it last
kitchen counter make-outs
jumping into your lover's arms
soft kisses while cuddling in bed
i missed you kisses
a kiss leaving you breathless
stopping a kiss when it gets too heated
a kiss on the cheek that turns into a kiss on the lips
trailing kisses from your lover's lips to their neck
''everything is going to be okay'' kisses
kisses that start out passionate but grows more delicate
pulling away from a kiss to look at each other, smiling as you dive in for another kiss
a kiss to celebrate an engagement
wrapping your legs around your lover's body as they lift you
a goodbye kiss expect neither can let go
''we shouldn't do this'' but they do so, anyway
a swirling reunion kiss
''i've had a terrible day at work so just kiss me''
a kiss that lasts longer than it should
tending to your lover's wound, placing a kiss on top of their head, grateful they're still alive
a goodbye kiss that says ''i don't love you the way you love me, and i'm setting you free''
spinning your lover into a kiss on the dance floor
kisses in which, ''i can't believe this is real, but i love you so much''
tucking a strand of hair behind your lover's ear
tracing your lips against the corner of your lover's mouth
light kisses scattered across your lover's face down to their collarbone
pulling your lover into your lap, them straddling your hips
bushing your lips against your lover's, wanting to savior the moment
playful kisses, such as, ‘‘i’m not going to kiss you.’‘ ‘‘why?’‘ ‘‘because if i do, i don’t think we’re getting out of bed today’‘
kissing your lover's wounds after having bandaged them up
mistletoe kisses
surprising your lover from behind, smacking a kiss on their cheek
caressing your lover's cheek
trying to concentrate on a task, but your lover kisses your neck, making your head spin
looking deep into your lover's eyes, before dropping your gaze to their lips
shushing your lover as they try to kiss you, telling them tonight is all about them, not you
a kiss only meant to last a moment, but when your lips meet, you can't pull away from each other
leaning into your lover's touch, their fingers tracing down your stomach, their body pressed against yours
a tender kiss on your lover's chest
kissing your lover so gently, worried that if you pull away for just one second, they might disappear
an accidental kiss that confuses you both, but only a moment pass before you crash your lips back against each other's
lingering forehead against forehead, consumed by each other and barely having enough strength to breathe
accidentally bumping noses
kissing your lover's forehead, then bending down to meet their lips
a kiss to forgive each other after an argument
standing on your tippy toes, frustrated you can't reach your lover's lips
unrequited love that is now requited, and a kiss that proves it
legs wrapped around your lover's body, hands tearing their shirt off
pushing your lover onto the bed, kissing down their stomach
throwing your lover over your shoulder, carrying them towards the bed
crashing your lips together during an argument
kisses in which, ''we just broke up, but let's kiss one last time''
whispering ''i love you'' in-between kisses
your lover pinning your arms above your head, telling you to stay quiet
trying to deny your feelings, but attraction gets the best of you, and you push them up against the wall
smiling in-between kisses
reunion kisses, ''i thought you were dead''
not being able to focus on anything during a conversation, you're too busy staring at your lover's lips
kisses in which ‘i’ll kiss you right now to prove i don’t feel anything for you’‘ but the kiss proves the opposite
kissing each other's pain away, your tears mixing with your lover's
your lover pulls you away from a kiss, asks you to marry them
telling your lover you want all of them tonight
grabbing hold of your lover's collar, begging them to kiss you
sliding your hands down your lover's chest, unzipping their zipper
untying your lover's tie, using it to pull your lover into a kiss
not being able to unbutton your lover's shirt, their kisses are everywhere and too distracting
kissing your lover's tears away
passionately making-out against a wall
“let’s just kiss to see what it’s like” then pulling away, lingering for a moment, then going in for the second kiss
hungry kisses and ripped apart clothes
''it's always been you'' kisses
Angel/Demon Dialogue
"I don't think an angel should say things like that."
"Could you help me with my wings? Please?"
"Not so pure after all, heh?"
"Millennias with you? Doesn't sound that bad."
"Let's play rock paper scissors to decide who gets the human."
"I have to give it to Father, he really outdid himself with creating you."
"Come on, have a little fun, Angel."
"Even demons should take good care of themselves."
"I made dinner." "But we don't eat."
"Show me your wings. They must hurt like that, so please let me help you."
"Tell me about you. Before all of this happened. I want to know everything about you."
"Oh my feathery friend, finally we meet again."
"I haven't been an angel for a while now, but this seems like the typical courting rituals of an angel. Do you want to tell me something?"
"You're not bad, just because someone else decided that you should be. We do have free will."
"Can we fly? Together, just this once?"
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It sucks when you wanna write a cunning character and that means you have to think up something cunning yourself
op i totally get the struggle but here are some quick tips for writing Schemers & Liars (or just being one):
-in order to make a Plot or Scheme necessary, there has to be some major impediment to the Schemer getting what they want directly. a good Scheme is just the most direct way to acquire what the person wants given the particular limitations they’re dealing with
-half the fun of a cunning plan is showing off how you executed your cunning plan at the end. a person looking for that fun will probably only reveal their plan once they think they’re in the clear - hubris comes with the territory
-a good trickster knows how people perceive them and makes their actions appear in line with that persona to achieve their ends, whether that’s “i’m just a respectable, straightforward person” or “haha i’m so friendly and airheaded” or something else
-schemers and spinners of tall tales are usually the same people. you’ve probably heard of the “oh, haven’t you heard?” principle, which will carry you far. acting like a story or action is being carried out by you on someone else’s authority is one of the best ways to skate by without suspicion
-“honestly is the best policy” is more true for the liar than the average person. a good liar can convince themself temporarily that their lie is the truth, therefore allowing them to react honestly under their imagined circumstances, making them a damn convincing actor
-convincing plots are reactions to their environment. a person trying to contrive a Clever Scheme Just Because is going to probably make something that falls through, but a person making a plot in reaction to a situation is going to better gauge reality + craft a more accurate & efficient plot
-various forms of bullshittery become, like, an enrichment activity for you. go too long without selling someone on a stupid lie and you’ll start chewing on furniture.
these are pretty simple but they should be effective to apply in writing. it’s kind of hard to make *general* tips for Scheme-Making because the entire concept is so situational, but i hope these can help :)
10 Character Dynamics the World Needs More of
Me handing out character dynamics like free samples at the Mall Food Court: “Take one! Or two! You’ll love it!”
I don’t care how many times these tropes have been done – write more of them. Write all of them. Fill out your author bingo card one by one.
1. “No one gets to kill you but me, Old Friend”
This. Right here. Primo rival content that I *live* for. All the juicy history between two old frenemies, the character drama, the backstory, the titillating unknown of what drove these two to rival status, bitter enemies that respect the heck out of each other, to the point that hell hath no fury should one get knocked down without the other’s consent.
And, of course, the moment where it seems all bets are off, when the rival comes to save their ass only to hand it back to them at a later date. The angst! The shipping fodder! Need I say more?
2. A bigger, badder villain, and their minion
You, reader, spend countless hours hating the guts of the big bad villain. They’re evil, they’re vile, they’re sadistic, heartless, irredeemable bastards. They killed your favorite character for shock value. The big bad moustache-twirling antagonist… is actually not the biggest fish in the story.
Either they’re coerced into doing evil as a puppet of the Bigger Bad, a tragic villain in their own right, or they have some reservation, some line even they won’t cross, someone else’s boots they have to kiss, someone who features in their nightmares, as they feature in the heroes. They end their stories dispatched without a thought by the Bigger Bad, or redeem themselves in death by taking out their masters. It never gets old.
3. A leader and their lancer: besties
You know what’s better than leaders and lancers who have zero faith in each other and are constantly bickering about who should be in charge? Leaders and their right-hands who adore each other (platonically). They have each other’s backs, they know each other’s greatest strengths and weaknesses and are each other’s perfect covers.
They can communicate with looks and vague gestures alone, they compliment each other’s flaws and misgivings, build up the rest of the team when they’re down on their luck, and should misfortune strike either, they pull out all the stops and show off exactly why they’re not to be trifled with, so that even the villain is afraid.
4. “I don’t even know who you are”
Oh, but you will. This one twists the knife, robbing the avenging hero of the importance in this world they’re desperate to maintain. They are their own hero, the sun revolves around them… but not to this one asshat that ruined their life and doesn’t even remember doing it.
An entire identity built upon the finding, fighting, and overcoming of this wrongdoer, every other goal in life cast aside for this one impossibility. Either the villain toys with the hero to make them irate, or gets suckerpunched by some pissant fueled by vengeance and spite and divine purpose to dole justice where justice is due.
6. The jaded badass and their naive ward
If the last 8 years of media is anything to go by, we still love this trope, whether it’s in a galaxy far, far away or a fungi-zombie post-apocalypse, or in the twilight hours of an era of legendary mutants. The best part of this trope? You get two often contradictory character types in one body. The pessimist, PTSD-ridden master of old with no living friends left and at least one dead love interest *and* beneath all that, still lies an atrophied heart of gold just waiting to be nurtured and revived.
The naive ward gets a hard lesson in how crappy the world can be, but also in how there’s still some goodness left, if their guardian cares about them. The jaded badass in turn, learns how good the world can be, that there’s something still worth fighting for beyond the next bottom of a bottle.
6. The enemy of my enemy (is my friend)
Similar to the “old friends”, this trope is often a result of the minioned Big Bad realizing they don’t want to be evil anymore. Or, bitter old rivals, sides of a war that have been fighting for generations, ideological polar opposites, fundamental polar opposites all come together when: Some evil schmuck managed to scare them both.
Doesn’t matter on what shaky ground this temporary alliance is built, or how long it lasts, equally-competent badasses on both sides finally work together and compliment each other’s strengths, and compensate for their weaknesses, in a way their teammates never could.
7. The irredeemable villain’s only wholesome connection
Not so irredeemable anymore, now are they? This trope messes with your head, taking a character you know has done heinous acts of terror, but who cares unflinchingly, unabashedly, about one thing – either their lover, their pet, their relative, or their kid.
This exists independently of the heroes and is not the same as an “oops I guess I’m your father” reveal. I’m talking this character who everyone is convinced cares about nothing and no one but themselves and their ambition still has a place in their soul for something they want to protect, they want to be loved by, or that they must spare from their atrocities.
8. Platonic Heterosexual Friendships
These two have seen each other at their most vulnerable. They’ve shared fears, dreams, desires, know each other’s deepest, darkest secrets. They’ve seen each other exhausted, frazzled, dressed up, dressed down, bloodied and broken and like a raw, open nerve. These two would die for each other, they would live for each other, and yet.
They’re not in love with each other. They’re wholly comfortable in each other’s spaces without lust and desire mucking up the atmosphere. Neither is the one, neither wants to be the one. They remain together not for the bonds of romance, but for the bonds of friendship, and nothing could be stronger.
10. The Ace and their best friend, the Self-Proclaimed Slut
These two respect the f*ck out of each other. One never mocks the other for lacking desire and in return, they’re never mocked for their promiscuity. They’ll never walk in each other’s shoes, but they don’t need to, to understand that’s just how some people are. They’re each other’s safest spaces when the world doesn’t take either of them seriously.
They’re each other’s biggest defenders against the bullies, presumers, the holier-than-thous who think they have it all figured out. They’re the perfect compliment to give advice on everything from relationships to the best outfits for an outing because there’s *zero sexual tension* between them. Or, maybe, if the stars align, they’re something more.
10. The redeeming villain, and their staunchest skeptic
This villain has lost everything – their home, the respect of their people, their worth, their evil ambition, their identity, and has begun working their way up from rock bottom doing everything in their power to show the heroes that they’re serious. They make amends, they break their bones proving themselves, they’ve swayed everyone they’ve wronged in the hero camp.
Except one. The one character that was probably their first defender, and got burned for it. The character that was naive enough to think this villain could be saved, and was wrong. The character that won’t be duped again without some serious drama and soul-bearing between them.
Now tell me which ones I missed!
I can't stress enough how much I miss StumbleUpon
StumbleUpon once sent me to a supercut of Lion King, Lion King 1 1/2, and Lion King II, the main edit being that the scenes of Lion King and Lion King 1 1/2 were interspersed so that they happened in the order they actually happened.
stumbleupon not existing anymore can be directly traced to a dramatic decline in my mental health, I could do a thesis on it.
bestie stumbleupon very much still exists its just called cloudhiker now. i use it all the time.
mini compilation of suggestions from the replies:
The Bored Button - "Press the Bored Button and be bored no more."
The Useless Web
Cloudhiker - "Discover the most interesting, weird and awesome websites of the Internet" (not really a rebrand, it's a different person running it but they have the same intention in mind)
Astronaut.io - "These videos come from YouTube. They were uploaded in the last week and have titles like DSC 1234 and IMG 4321. They have almost zero previous views. They are unnamed, unedited, and unseen (by anyone but you)."
Marginalia - "This is an independent DIY search engine that focuses on non-commercial content, and attempts to show you sites you perhaps weren't aware of in favor of the sort of sites you probably already knew existed."
This is incredible news, actually.
I miss StumbleUpon often.
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Chop chop.
Useful!
WEIRDLY SPECIFIC BUT HELPFUL CHARACTER BUILDING QUESTIONS
What’s the lie your character says most often?
How loosely or strictly do they use the word ‘friend’?
How often do they show their genuine emotions to others versus just the audience knowing?
What’s a hobby they used to have that they miss?
Can they cry on command? If so, what do they think about to make it happen?
What’s their favorite [insert anything] that they’ve never recommended to anyone before?
What would you (mun) yell in the middle of a crowd to find them? What would their best friend and/or romantic partner yell?
How loose is their use of the phrase ‘I love you’?
Do they give tough love or gentle love most often? Which do they prefer to receive?
What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?
If someone was impersonating them, what would friends / family ask or do to tell the difference?
What’s something that makes them laugh every single time? Be specific!
When do they fake a smile? How often?
How do they put out a candle?
What’s the most obvious difference between their behavior at home, at work, at school, with friends, and when they’re alone?
What kinds of people do they have arguments with in their head?
What do they notice first in the mirror versus what most people first notice looking at them?
Who do they love truly, 100% unconditionally (if anyone)?
What would they do if stuck in a room with the person they’ve been avoiding?
Who do they like as a person but hate their work? Vice versa, whose work do they like but don’t like the person?
What common etiquette do they disagree with? Do they still follow it?
What simple activity that most people do / can do scares your character?
What do they feel guilty for that the other person(s) doesn’t / don’t even remember?
Did they take a cookie from the cookie jar? What kind of cookie was it?
What subject / topic do they know a lot about that’s completely useless to the direct plot?
How would they respond to being fired by a good boss?
What’s the worst gift they ever received? How did they respond?
What do they tell people they want? What do they actually want?
How do they respond when someone doesn’t believe them?
When they make a mistake and feel bad, does the guilt differ when it’s personal versus when it’s professional?
When do they feel the most guilt? How do they respond to it?
If they committed one petty crime / misdemeanor, what would it be? Why?
How do they greet someone they dislike / hate?
How do they greet someone they like / love?
What is the smallest, morally questionable choice they’ve made?
Who do they keep in their life for professional gain? Is it for malicious intent?
What’s a secret they haven’t told serious romantic partners and don’t plan to tell?
What hobby are they good at in private, but bad at in front of others? Why?
Would they rather be invited to an event to feel included or be excluded from an event if they were not genuinely wanted there?
How do they respond to a loose handshake? What goes through their head?
What phrases, pronunciations, or mannerisms did they pick up from someone / somewhere else?
If invited to a TED Talk, what topic would they present on? What would the title of their presentation be?
What do they commonly misinterpret because of their own upbringing / environment / biases? How do they respond when realizing the misunderstanding?
What language would be easiest for them to learn? Why?
What’s something unimportant / frivolous that they hate passionately?
Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen?
Who have they forgotten about that remembers them very well?
Who would they say ‘yes’ to if invited to do something they abhorred / strongly didn’t want to do?
Would they eat something they find gross to be polite?
What belief / moral / personality trait do they stand by that you (mun) personally don’t agree with?
What’s a phrase they say a lot?
Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?
Who would / do they believe without question?
What’s their instinct in a fight / flight / freeze / fawn situation?
What’s something they’re expected to enjoy based on their hobbies / profession that they actually dislike / hate?
If they’re scared, who do they want comfort from? Does this answer change depending on the type of fear?
What’s a simple daily activity / motion that they mess up often?
How many hobbies have they attempted to have over their lifetime? Is there a common theme?
devotion that corrupts is my favorite btw there's nothing wrong with it ever & it should be encouraged
Prompt #1079
"Don't act surprised now. You made me like this."
Top-Tier Villain Motivations
They will be safe. It doesn't matter who else or what else burns as long as They will be safe.
I will be safe. The hunger and the cold will never touch me again.
Fuck any bitch who's prettier(/cooler/better-liked/better at making dumplings) than me.
Yes, Master
Love me. Love me. Love me. Love me. LOVE ME!
I know the terrible things these so-called "heroes" will do if I don't stop them (<- is absolutely wrong)
I don't want a better future, I want a better past!
No other way to get performance art funded these days
Very important, cannot believe I forgot:
No other way to get academic research funded these days.
Smutty One-Liners Part I
“I dreamed of your legs wrapped around my waist.”
“Don’t act innocent when we both know where your mouth was two minutes ago.”
“We should probably leave, before we start a scandal.”
“Stop looking at me like that or my knees will not hold me any longer.”
“I think you lost your underwear somewhere.”
“My tongue still remembers the way you taste.”
“Is there some space left in that bathtub?”
“The way your eyes get darker when you get aroused, is making me lose my mind.”
“I want to count every one of your freckles with my lips.”
“Jealousy seems to be a great motivator for you.”
“Oh no, there is only one bed, what will we do now?”
“I could make you feel better.”
“Get back down here, we’re not done yet.”
“Later you will definitely need to tell me where you learned this.”
“I know I should care about the reason why you’re naked in my bed, but I will just enjoy it for a moment.”
Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V
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Stop overthinking darling,
You dont need to think anymore remember? You are where you belong.
Ill take such good care of you, all you need to do is relax for me.
powerful.
"Oh."
"Look at me."
"Please.
"Good boy."
"Don't follow me."
"Find me."
"I forgive you."
"Help me."
"No."
"Don't say that."
"Talk about it?"
"Forget me."
"Remember me."
"It's not over."
"Don't ignore me."
"Stay with me."
"I want to believe you."
"For you, always."
"Just... don't."
"There is no us."
"I don't need you."
"Leave me behind."
"Don't bother."
"Fear me."
"Break me."
"I don't care."
"This isn't the end."
"Please hold me."
"I'm right here."
"Wait for me."
"Kiss me."
"Ohh."
