I'm probably laughing on the inside

A dumpster

[out-of-jams]

REVERSE TROPE WRITING PROMPTS

Too many beds

Accidentally kidnapping a mafia boss

Really nice guy who hates only you

Academic rivals except it’s two teachers who compete to have the best class

Divorce of convenience

Too much communication

True hate’s kiss (only kissing your enemy can break a curse)

Dating your enemy’s sibling

Lovers to enemies

Hate at first sight

Love triangle where the two love interests get together instead

Fake amnesia

Soulmates who are fated to kill each other

Strangers to enemies

Instead of fake dating, everyone is convinced that you aren’t actually dating

Too hot to cuddle

Love interest CEO is a himbo/bimbo who runs their company into the ground

Nursing home au

[livewrre]

😳 <- this emoji but without the blush or romantic connotation. im not blushing im staring you directly in your fucking eyes

[livewrre]

if you excuse the bad editing it would look like this

[artistofnothing]

[livewrre]

can we hit 150k before this piece of shits one year anniversary

[ghostingthespace]

u know before yellow emojis took over as automatic, the one we used for this exactly was O_O . which has unfortunately become the shortcut for the stupid blushy one. but we also used to emphasize the emotion by making the mouth bigger, O_________O . there was also o_O , for when you're weirded out, and o_o for small weirds or intrigue. you could use a period instead of an underscore for the mouth, o.o, O.O, which was a little more like shock.

there was also -_- for when you're annoyed. -_-* for pissed. the asterisk is a forehead vein. a very bad day or very bad joke could result in -___________-********** .

anyway that's your history lesson for the day, dont forget your roots.

[jacobtheloofah]

let us also not forget the meekest of them all: ._.

[ernmark]

In writing, epithets ("the taller man"/"the blonde"/etc) are inherently dehumanizing, in that they remove a character's name and identity, and instead focus on this other quality.

Which can be an extremely effective device within narration!

They can work very well for characters whose names the narrator doesn't know yet (especially to differentiate between two or more). How specific the epithet is can signal to the reader how important the character is going to be later on, and whether they should dedicate bandwidth to remembering them for later ("the bearded man" is much less likely to show up again than "the man with the angel tattoo")

They can indicate when characters stop being as an individual and instead embody their Role, like a detective choosing to think of their lover simply as The Thief when arresting them, or a royal character being referred to as The Queen when she's acting on behalf of the state

They can reveal the narrator's biases by repeatedly drawing attention to a particular quality that singles them out in the narrator's mind

But these only work if the epithet used is how the narrator primarily identifies that character. Which is why it's so jarring to see a lot of common epithets in intimate moments-- because it conveys that the main character is primarily thinking of their lover/best friend/etc in terms of their height or age or hair color.

[caffeinewitchcraft]

I have never thought of it this way! That’s so interesting. So maybe you’d replace those descriptors with actions - reaching up to rub X’s blonde hair between their fingers, following the path of X’s tears dripping pat crow’s feet, etc

So you maintain the intimacy but keep the visual component? I love this, brb gonna go make some edits

[the-laughing-man-exists]

I caught myself doing it again. Watching him. I don't know why I put myself through this over and over again. Maybe I enjoy the pain, somewhere, deep in my subconscious. Or maybe I think it's all I deserve. This never ending cycle of torture. I don't know anymore. Sometimes; though I have no right; I find myself getting overly jealous. Girls flirt with him openly. It's just nature. He's not bad looking and he invokes this calming almost un-alarming kind of feeling. As if you can put all your faith in him and what he's saying. Or maybe it's just me. Again...I don't know. Don't think I ever will. But in those circumstances I find myself directing my anger at him. Granted he deserves it as far as I'm concerned. Boy's been leading me on for longer then I care to think about. (Which is my fault.) In my eyes, I'm getting justice for my own injustice. Which makes me sound horrid. I'm just so sick of my heart. It hurts. To see him. Hear his voice. 

[leneemusing]

PROMPTS FOR FRENEMIES,  ENEMIES TO LOVERS  AND  REFORMED VILLAINS

❝  so is that a ‘no’ to solving this with murder…?  ❞

❝  look i said i’d help you let’s not make a big thing out of it.  ❞

❝  i’m only helping you to make sure you don’t fuck it up.  ❞

❝  okay,  i’m just gonna nod and pretend to get this whole moral high ground speech you’re giving me so we can move on.  ❞

❝  i know you can be so much more than this.  ❞

❝  would you just stop treating me like something you’re trying to fix?  ❞

❝  don’t get any weird ass ideas,  i’m just here cause we want the same thing.  ❞

❝  why do you do that?  every time i think we’re getting somewhere you shut down and do something stupid to try push me away again. ❞

❝  see the thing about your plan is,  it’s not gonna fucking work.  let me do this my way.  ❞

❝  i’m only saying this once so don’t ever bring it up again,  but i actually like having you around.  you challenge me.  i like that.  ❞

❝  stop posturing and just let me help you.  ❞

❝  we do work well together,  but i don’t belong here any more than you belong where i do.   ❞

❝  okay,  i’m sick of you acting like i’ve somehow had it easier than you.  ‘cause i haven’t.  i just choose not to be a dick about my shit.  ❞

❝  you make me want to be better.  sometimes that feels good,  but a lot of the time…i feel like it’ll never be enough.  ❞

❝  i never asked you to change,  why can’t you just accept how i am too?  ❞

❝  i know you can be better—i’ve seen you be better than this!  ❞

❝  why does it matter so much to you what i choose to be?  ❞

❝  actually,  i think we rub off on each other quite well.  ❞

❝  okay if you smile at me like that one more time i’m going home you smug little shit.  ❞

❝  no— don’t start.  i’m here,  i’m making an effort.  ❞

❝  you’ve got quite the mean streak in you,  haven’t you?  i’m impressed.  ❞

❝  wow,  i didn’t think you knew how to be selfish.  ❞

❝  well,  i didn’t think you knew how to be selfless.  ❞

❝  i have a lot of regrets.  and if i’m honest,  i envy you.  you alway seem so sure of what is or isn’t right.  ❞

❝  if you would just let me speak for a moment you’d see we’re on the same side here.  ❞

❝  if you tell anyone about last night,  i’ll cut your tongue off.  ❞

❝  alright,  so we kissed.  don’t get so bent out of shape about it.  ❞

❝  are you ashamed?  about being with me?  ❞

❝  it’s not that i don’t want anyone to know about us,  i just don’t think they’d understand.  ❞

❝  i think you like being around me ‘cause you don’t quite have to be so uptight as you do with all your little friends.  ❞

❝  i can’t seem to stay away from you.  ❞

❝  alright,  okay—we’ll do this your way.  but i can’t promise there won’t be mild complaining.  ❞

❝  i said i’m fine.  go find someone who actually likes your fussing.  ❞

❝  careful there,  someone might think you’re actually starting to care.  ❞

❝  it’s fine,  you wouldn’t be—well,  you,  if you could do something like this.  that’s why i’m here isn’t it?  ❞

❝  you brought me along because i can do things you can’t handle.  so just let me do my part then,  yeah?  ❞

❝  no, lets find another way.  ❞

❝  someday,  you’re gonna have to learn there isn’t always another way.  there isn’t always a right answer.  ❞

❝  before i met you,  i used to understand where i stood on everything.  now it’s all…mixed up.  ❞

❝  the world has never been black and white,  you’re just starting to see the grey for the first time.  ❞

❝  you don’t have to do this,  let me do it for you.  ❞

❝  no,  we’ll do this together.  ❞

❝  i’m not heartless,  you know.  i just don’t see the point in wearing it on my sleeve all the time.  ❞

❝  i don’t think you’re weak,  by the way.  in fact,  in some ways you have strengths i’d never be able to possess.  ❞

❝  just because i don’t do things the way you do doesn’t mean i’m wrong.  ❞

❝  i do trust you.  you’ve earned that.  ❞

❝  oh god,  don’t look at me like that.  i’d rather you just be angry than do the whole disappointed face.  ❞

❝  i didn’t let you down,  i don’t answer to you!  ❞

❝  why can’t you just try to have a little hope?  ❞

❝  i may live to regret saying this,  but i agree with you actually.  ❞

[parker-fics-deactivated20240217]

OTP Dialogue Prompts Pt. 7 (Frenemies to Lovers)

"Your shoes are untied."

"That was a terrible shot." "Like you could do better."

"What on earth are you doing?"

"Here's the gremlin I hate so."

"Hey uh... are you okay? I noticed you didn't call me an asshole earlier and I'm concerned."

"So... looks like we're partners for this." "Yep."

"You're a buttface." "Oh my God, are you five?"

"Someone's cranky, did you miss naptime?"

"Why are you staring at me jackass? Do I have something on my face?"

"My love language is bullying people." "You bully me. A lot." "..."

"Hey fuckface." "Hey dickhead."

"Holy shit how did I have a crush on you?"

"How does someone who looks as beautiful as you be so damn stupid?"

"Why did/do you hate me by the way?" "I don't. I never did."

"Kiss my ass." "Gladly."

"Are you checking me out after I just called you a stupid piece of shit?"

"Hey did that guy/girl... hurt you? Are you okay?"

"Look, I know we aren't the closest but you can always talk to me about anything."

"What? No visicous insult about my clothes or hair? Nothing?"

"Do you know how hard I tried? For years? I tried do damn hard not to fall in love with you and I'm still here."

*hiding in a closet & pushed against each other* "You have a pimple-" "shut the fuck up for a second!"

"I'm not a fan of you but you could do a lot better than them."

"You have a pretty face when you aren't yelling at me."

"You drive me fucking crazy."

"Look, I'm sorry I was an asshole. No excuses. I just... I wanted you to know I really am sorry."

[promptlywritingideas]

Oh, I know! What about a prompt set for frenemies?

1. “Don’t think this means I like you.”

2. “Sometimes, I’m actually a nice person.”

“Ha! You’re evil.”

“I’m mowing your lawn.”

“You’re mostly evil.”

3. “So, our kids are best friends, now?”

“Apparently.”

“That’s fine with me.”

“Really?”

“I’m sure your kid doesn’t cheat at cards like you do.”

4. “Did you… Buy me groceries?”

“I was bored.”

5. “It’s no fun making you miserable if you’re already miserable. Get to feeling better.”

“Thanks, I think.”

6. “I literally hate you.”

“I know, I hate you, too. But I have an extra ticket to this movie, and  no one wants to go with me.”

“I wonder why.”

“So you’re in?”

“Fine, but you’re paying for popcorn.”

7. “So, we’re best friends, right?”

“Last week, you-”

“Not last week. This week. Right now, we’re best friends, yeah?”

“Why?”

“Because I need someone to help me move.”

Thanks for the request! :)

[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #2299

"You left without so much as a goodbye! What was I supposed to do? Wait for you to come back, and cry my days away?"

"I...I didn't know what to say. So I didn't."

"Oh, yes, that makes me feel so much better."

[write-it-motherfuckers]

Person A: “Were you following me?!”

Person B: “You’re wearing bright red in the middle of the forest… in winter. I didn’t need to follow you, every fae in the castle can see where you are.”

[random-writing-thoughts]

Thought #212

"You're moving slower my dear." Villain said with a smirk.

They punched Hero in the shoulder causing them to step back.

"I am not." Hero said grabbing their shoulder. "I let you do that."

Villain tilted their head back and let out a loud cackle.

"You've never been good at lying." They brought their head down and glared at Hero. Villain rushed forward grabbing Hero around the waist pushing them down to the ground.

Villain readjusted themselves grabbing Hero's wrists. "What is actually going on?"

Hero struggled weakly against Villain's grip. "Nothing is wrong."

"Bullshit." Villain said.

Villain reached down and placed their hand on Hero's forehead.

"Jesus kid you're burning up."

Hero glared at them and struggled weakly.

"Fine." Villain stood and pulled Hero over their shoulder.

Hero fell limp and huffed. "You're an ass."

Villain laughed and started walking to their house. "At least I know your snarky attitude is still there."

[promptlyprompting]

“I’m not a pessimist, I’m a disappointed realist.”  

[write-it-motherfuckers]

Person A: “Fucking hell! When you said you were always in some form of pain or discomfort, I didn’t think you meant it literally! How the hell am I meant to sleep like this?!”

Person B: “…Starting to regret the shared senses spell, aren’t you?”

Person A: “I can handle it! …It’s just a little annoying.”

Person B: “Pfft, Just you wait until I have one of my bad days, then you’ll understand why I was so against this.”

Person A: “…Are you telling me this is a good day?!”

[seaside-writings]

Prompt #1,006

"Stick your hand in this cage and see what happens,"

[pattersplash99]

Silly Prompt #4

Character who owns a magic shop but both doesn't believe in magic and doesn't know they're magic. They just think they're a really convincing and lucky scam artist.

[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #2301

"I've made riskier decisions."

"Don't sound proud about it!"

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Hi there! I couldn’t find any, so do you have any post apocalypse themed romance prompts?

Hi there :)

I don't think I have any so far. So let me see what I can do for you.

Post-apocalyptic romance prompts

"How can we be sure that our feelings are real? Not just all that trauma effecting us?"

They met in the camp the survivors built after the apocalypse. Theirs was the first wedding taking place in the new world.

"Why do you think we belong together? Because we've been through so much together? Because we're the only ones left? I don't know if that's enough for me."

They had promised themselves to stay together till the end. When both of them survive they have to decide if that promise still stands.

After the apocalypse it had become much more of a priority to find people that share the same values and morals.

There had been an underlying attraction between them long before the world became a shit show. Now they decide to finally see if it's worth it to act on it.

Surviving the apocalypse and doing it while pregnant was a big deal as is. Searching the world with a small child in tow to find its father is something else.

Their children often ask what life was like before the apocalypse. Their stories tend to vary.

Hope you like them!

- Jana

[novelbear]

enemies to lovers prompts (roomie edition)

prompt list by @novelbear

"i told you i have someone coming over today and you leave this mess?" "if it's so important to you. you clean it."

"accidentally" locking the other one out

taking their sweet time in the only bathroom on purpose

"i told you not to put this in the wash load! look at what you did to it!" "you trusting me with your belongings was your first mistake."

one leaving all the lights on because they know it bothers the other to no end

doors slamming. all the time.

being petty and not sharing certain belongings (like i mean going as far to use separate HAND SOAPS)

when one is watching a movie and the other silently sits down to tune in.

^ maybe they had the intention of criticizing their taste in movies, but find out that the film is kind of interesting

"hey, you haven't come out of your room in like two days...i'm not worried or anything but the dishes are piling up and i need you to be alive so you can take care of them, so..."

one just happening to make "too much" of the other's favorite meal/dessert and offers to share to simply get rid of it.

"i would have gotten this done earlier if you hadn't distracted me!" "i didn't do anything this time!" "your face did!"

taking any compliments they get and running with it

"that's my hoodie..." "oh." "it's fine. i was going to get rid of it anyway. especially now that you've worn it."

one coming home a little later than usual and the other starts silently freaking out

if living with more people: sneaking into each others rooms at night because they know they'll get teased into oblivion if their relationship is revealed.

"we watched this movie last night...why are you watching it again?" "you and i both know we didn't get to actually watch anything yesterday."