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                          if you were that old                                     and that kind

                                      you wouldn’t sit by and watch children CRY.

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                 immortality isn’t living forever.

                             immortality is everybody else dying.

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FINAL FANTASY VII: MACHINABRIDGED (EPISODE 11) STARTERS (because this episode deserves it’s own post)

“ i was internally monologuing! “ “ the selection of hair clips was surprisingly adequate. “ “ god is dog backwards. “ “ you know, just doing my mission squats. i always do them when i’m pumped. “ “ more importantly, what’s our team name? “ “ awesome! i get to show you around my hometown! “ “ even better, we killed a dragon. “ “ THAT’S NOT A RACCOON! “ “ you also did nothing in that fight. “ “ maybe next time, when you’re looking straight into your enemies eyes, you can say a cool one-liner! “ “ sorry to...cut...this meeting short. “ “ oh gosh, ______, his sword is so long and hard. “ “ name three that don’t sound like sex acts. “ “ hey! don’t make me dolphin blow you! “ “ oh sweet! multi-kill! “ “ you can probably take out a whole town easily! hell, probably two of my couldn’t even stop you. “ “ i have a real job, MOM. “ “ a giant hunk of metal on stick is compensation, not a benefit! “ “ she wanted me to shoot for the stars but figured i’d only get half way there. “ “ dammit, _____, a man just died! stop thinking about yourself you conceded prick! “ “ wow, good job telling an unbiased story. “ “ you know what i like after locking myself up in a basement and reading about my background? a nice cold drink! “ “ you good with diet vengeance? less calories for the kill! “ “ EVERYTHING’S ON FIRE!! “ “ _____”s revelation really lit a fire inside him. also he lit the town on fire. “ “ i didn’t want to believe it, but something had changed in those eyes; they were cold, murderous. “ “ so how long were you staring into his eyes, exactly? “ “ yeah, it’s _______’s sword. and i’m going to giving it to him right between his fucking eyes! “ “ hey you son of a bitch! what’s the matter, separated from your parents? can’t imagine at all what that feels like! “ “ that one-liner was for you, _____. “ “ did you hear that? that one-liner was for me! “ “ just shut up and kill him. “ “ and soon the planet will be rid of you wretched humans and returned to its rightful owners. “ “ i murdered your mother, _____. “ “ you admired me so much and now you experienced the pain i felt for so long. “ “ we finally have something in common. “ “ isn’t that what you’ve always wanted: to be just like me? “

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DOCTOR WHO: THE WOMAN WHO FELL TO EARTH SENTENCE STARTERS

“ all my stuff’s on there!” “ i’m calling you ____ cause we’re friends now. “ “ empty pockets. i hate empty pockets! “ “ i’m just a traveler. “ “ don’t panic. not the end of the world. well, it could be the end of the world but one thing at a time. “ “ alright then troops! no, not troops. team! gang! fam? “ “ we’re all capable of the most incredible change. “ “ we can evolve while still staying true to who we are. “ “ we can honor who we have been and choose who we want to be next. “ “ have you got any family? “ “ i carry them with me. what they would have though, said, and done. so even though they’re gone from the world they’re never gone from me. “ “ how do you cope with that? “ “ can we have the lights and sirens on? “ “ i know exactly who i am. “ “ i’m good at building things! probably. “ “ i’ll be fine, in the end. hopefully. “ “ alright, it’s a work in progress. but so is life. it’ll be fine. “ “ why is she running at another alien? “ “ don’t just stand there, come on! “ “ wait, is that another alien? “ “ we don’t get aliens in sheffield. “ “ your tiny mind must be burning with such effort. “ “ did he just say i had a small mind? “ “ ugh! i really need a new coat. “ “ i have to hold my nerves and trust these new instincts. “ “ right now i’m a stranger to myself. “ “ i want to do more. “ “ can’t you get them to give me something that will test me? “ “ oh, this new nose is so reliable. “ “ do you ever think he’ll call me granddad? “ “ you all would have done the same. “ “ that’s what you’re going with? “ “ sometimes i see things that need fixing and i do what i can. “ “ these legs definitely used to be longer! “ “ now please, get off this planet while you still have a choice. “ “ that nap did me the world of good. “ “ only idiots carry knives. “ “ you really need to get out of those clothes. “ “ when people need help i never refuse. “ “ it’s been a long time since i bought women’s clothes. “ ” you’re interfering with things you don’t understand. “ “ yeah, well, we all need a hobby. “ “ there’s this moment where you’re sure you’re about to die and then you’re born. “ “ who woke me up? i’m not ready. “

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CRAZY RICH ASIANS SENTENCE PROMPTS 

“ may i suggest you explore china town? “ “ so what about us taking an adventure out east? “ “ the universe has spoken. they want you there. “ “ ____ dates many girls. it’s hard to keep track. “ “ so your family is, like, rich? “ “ looks a little vomity. “ “ my best man, ____, can’t fight for nuts but he always has my back. “ “ without you she would be a hot mess. “ “ you haven’t finished your nuggets. there are a lot of children in america starving. “ “ did you not know? did she not know? “ “ these people aren’t just rich, they’re crazy rich. “ “ tonight you need to not look like sebastian from little mermaid. “ “ you have a cocktail dress in your trunk? “ “ pursuing one’s passion. how american. “ “ we know to put family first. “ “ the shape of your nose is auspicious. “ “ you will never be enough. “ “ but you can’t swerve. “ “ sweetie, your face is so dry it’s hurting my face. “ “ i think you got a fighter. “ “ it’s not about me. “ “ it’s the double spanx. i can’t breathe. “ “ be a dear and take care of that. “ “ it was never my job to make you feel like a man. “ “ i can’t make you something you’re not. “ “ you asked me here. i assume it’s not for a mahjong lesson. “ “ you’re not our own kind. “ “ all americans think about is their own happiness. ‘ “ you don’t want _____ to be happy? “ “ we understand how to build things that last. something you know nothing about. “ “ only a fool folds a winning hand. “ “ i’m not leaving because i’m scared, or because i think i’m not enough--because maybe for the first time in my life, i know i am. “ “ i can’t believe this airport has a butterfly garden and a movie theater. “ “ JFK is just salmonella and despair. “ “ god forbid we lost the ancient chinese tradition of guilting your children. “ “ it’s about time somebody stood up to _____. but you, not me, oh god. she can’t even know i was here. “ “ you kind of look like a slutty ebola virus. “ “ you can explore hell, you dog turd! “ “ they’re so posh and snobby. they’re snoshy! “ “ look! they are in full bloom. “ “ that’s exactly what a super rich person would say. “ “ i chose to raise a family. for me, it is a privilege. but you may think it’s old-fashioned. “ “ if _____ chooses me, he’ll lose his family. but if he chooses his family, he might spend the rest of his life resenting you. “ “ bok-bok, bitch. “ “ you’re _____. you’re untouchable. but she’s not. “ “ have you prepped her to face the wolves? “

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DISSIDIA NT: FINAL FANTASY CHARACTER CUSTOM LINES STARTERS   (DLC characters not included)

“ the light will always be with us. “ “ as long as this conflict rages, i must do my utmost to protect you. “ “ i do not intend to run from anything. “ “ there is nothing about which to hesitate. i need merely to march forward. “ “ this is the cycle of battle! “ “ embrace the pleasures that conflict has to offer. “ “ no one touches my princess! “ “ time flows ever onward. “ “ you are me...and i...am you. “ “ what a battle! my muscles are still twitching. “ “ hey, it’s free. what an offer. “ “ that’s why we must go ourselves. “ “ believe in the future and survive the present--that’s what i’ll do! “ “ you shouldn’t carry all that burden by yourself. “ “ my dream is a world filled with wild roses. “ “ this world has but one emperor, and i am he. “ “ to the victor goes the princess. “ “ defeated by insects like you... not once, but twice! “ “ delusions of grandeur do not become you. “ “ you are unworthy even of being crushed under my foot. “ “ you should have disposed of your fantasy and accepted me as your master. “ “ we don’t have time for bickering! “ “ you are worthy of legend, at least in my eyes. “ “ if only we were gnomes... or maybe toads? “ “ well, shall i sleep in the princess’s bed? “ “ feelings are stronger than rationale. “ “ are you gonna fight in that? “ “ darkness will flood the world! “ “ that is of no consequence. “ “ the entirety of existence will vanish! “ “ you are trying my patience! “ “ this is a fight for me and me alone. “ “ dark power, harken and become hallowed light! “ “ i suppose you wouldn’t recognize me. it is i, _____. “ “ will you at least let me protect you? “ “ i’ve worn this darkened armor for so long now, there’s no mote of light left in me. “ “ open your eyes to what you’re doing! “ “ i’m not doing this for you. “ “ i just wanted to keep you by my side. “ “ put on a real show, didn’t you? “ “ you’re not the only one who can ride the wind! “ “ if that should happen, kill me without a second thought. “ “ death will not claim dominion over me. “ “ you called me brother. “ “ why was i so consumed by hate? “ “ i actually, huh, don’t really like heights. “ “ just a trick i learned from my dad. “ “ a one way trip, huh? you guys sure about this? we probably won’t be able to come back home. “ “ of all the-- it’s a talking turtle! “ “ simple-minded fools like yourselves could never hope to understand. “ “ the laws of the universe mean nothing! “ “ go forth and destroy everything! “ “ you shall find no solace in the afterlife. “ “ all the hated in existence would never be enough to defeat me. “ “ children, mama’s going to make the world a safer place! “ “ have you ever seen anything so fluffy? “ “ i suppose a normal girl would have felt something from the words. “ “ i wanted to see you again! “ “ how dare you tease a little kid like that! “ “ stupid, vicious, whiny, pampered, backstabbing, worthless... little brat! “ “ life... dreams... hope... where do they come from? and where do they go? “ “ such meaningless things... i’ll destroy them all! “ “ ahem. there is sand on my boots! “ “ not interested. “ “ stay where you belong: in my memories. “ “ i’ll tell you how much i know... and for free too. “ “ i’m going to live my life without pretending. “ “ need something to complete my disguise. “ “ good boy. “ “ stop pretending you’re sad. “ “ i will never be a memory. “ “ tell me what you cherish most. “ “ go talk to a wall. “ “ lions are known for their great strength and pride. “ “ your days of messing with people are numbered. “ “ there’s still a chance. i’m not gonna look back. “ “ think what you want. reality isn’t so kind. “ “ this is reality. no one can help you. “ “ i will let you live a fantasy beyond your imagination. “ “ time... it will not wait... “ “ bid farewell to your childhood. “ “ if we win, you and me’ll go out on a date. “ “ i’m here because you asked me to be. “ “ get off me, you scumbag! “ “ ooh, soft... “ “ time to die, everyone! “ “ you will all join me! a fitting end to this tragic farce. “ “ it appears we were destined to meet again. “ “ hey, star players first! “ “ this may be our last chance. “ “ what’s the point of pretending to be grown-up if it means all the things i want to say never get said!? “ “ was i the only one who didn’t know? “ “ why do today what you can leave for tomorrow? “ “ when it starts, i won’t be able to hold myself back. “ “ you’ll cry. you’re gonna cry. “ “ you’re all bones! you eating right? “ “ well, well, trying to follow in my footsteps, are you? “ “ you’re making me lose my temper, dear! “ “ you might be my peer...in a million years! “ “ before being cursed by a fool, make sure he is the one who gets cursed! “ “ i’m through with it. i’m through running. “ “ you’ll make it. you got good friends. “ “ yeah, i don’t know what we’ll find. but i like it better that way. “ “ there are some things in life you just do. “ “ we hope in the face of despair-- that makes us strong! “ “ you’re the one who convinced me. so stay strong. “ “ i’m not your sister. “ “ less provoking and pummeling, if you would be so kind! “ “ next time, have a care what you wish for. “ “ do not think me bested so easily! “ “ are there ever times when you’re not enthused? “ “ won’t have to wait much longer-- we’ll be together soon. “ “ i get it, alright!? i get it! “ “ off my chair, jester, the king sits there. “ “ why did he stand there smiling as i left!? “ “ i have no wish to change the world. “ “ sheathe your blade and let us talk! “ “ i endeavor to be free of weakness and fear. “ “ i am my father’s son, but that does not make me the same as my brothers. “ “ we are the sum of our deeds, not our names. “ “ i probably shouldn’t be falling asleep here... “ “ our crying won’t help anything. “ “ if we have time to worry, we have time to do something, right? “

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             BANG BANG BANG!

                                pull my devil trigger.

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                 but when you believe a LIE for too long, the truth doesn’t set you free. 

                                                             it tears you apart.

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NETFLIX’S ALTERED CARBON SENTENCE STARTERS

“ first thing you’ll learn is that nothing is what it seems. “ “ your body is not who you are; you shed it like a snake shedding its skin. “ “ that’s easy, i’m not real. what’s your excuse? “ “ one thing i can promise you: coming back from the dead is a bitch. every single time. “ “ no matter how tranquil the world seems, peace doesn’t last long. “ “ the instinct for violence curls inside like a parasite, waiting for a chance to feed our rage and multiply until it bursts out of us. “ “ war is all we really understand. “ “ the victors rewrite history. it’s another kind of war waged after the battlefield killing is done, to murder the memory of the defeated. “ “ mom said grudges are stupid. she said you had to let them go or else it would kill your soul. “ “ enough? it’s an interesting word. i’m not familiar with it. “ “ haven’t you heard? god is dead. we’ve taken his place. “ “ if you’re a god then what do you need me for? “ “ there are never moms in these stories. “ “ so you love your wife too much to fuck her? “ “ i certainly love my wife too much to let you fuck her. “ “ for children who were never allowed to grow up, greed isn’t the only motive for killing. “ “ i thought you didn’t want to own me. “ “ i will personally reduce this place to a smoking pile of rubble and you with it. “ “ let him believe you’re weak until the moment he discovers you’re not. “ “ there are some things you can’t kill your way out of. “ “ focus on what you care about the most with every atom of your existence. “ “ the mind does interesting things under extreme stress. “ “ how do i know you are who you are? “ “ when everyone lies, telling the truth isn’t just rebellion; it’s an act of revolution. so think carefully when you speak it, because the truth is a weapon. “ “ so i’m unconscious for ten fucking minutes and you start replacing my body parts!? “ “ a man who doesn’t love isn’t really a man. “ “ maybe we all fought for nothing. maybe you died for nothing. “ “ it is not our enemies that defeat us. it is our fear. do not be afraid of the monsters. make them afraid of you. “ “ i cannot speak for you, my friend, but i’m here to kick great amounts of ass. “ “ you may work for them, but you aren’t one of them. “ “ fearing death is good for you. “ “ that’s the hardest thing to get used to: nothing survives. “ “ i believe you’re my sister’s bitch. “ “ are you a believer? “ “ but when you believe a lie for too long, the truth doesn’t set you free. it tears you apart. “ “ i think your relationship with honesty is passing at best. “

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HE DOESN’T SCARE ME ANYMORE.

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                                          if i must become a MONSTER                                              to save my family,

                                                   then let the heads   r o l l.

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                       you cannot change who you are:     you will always be a monster.

                                             yes, but i will be your monster NO LONGER.

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GOD OF WAR III SENTENCE STARTERS (change pronouns when necessary)

“ my vengeance ends now. “ “ all i remember is what i have lost. “ “ hope is for the weak, ____. “ “ the box was empty. “ “ the gates of hades have never held me! “ “ what will you do, father? you can no longer hide behind the skirts of ____. “ “ petulant child. i will tolerate your insolence no more! “ “ i created you and i will be your end! “ “ surrender to me and _____ will live. “ “ if i help you, we both fall. “ “ you’re just a simple pawn, nothing more. “ “ this war is ours, not yours. “ “ i never sought your death, but you leave me no choice! “ “ father and son will die together. “ “ did you miss me? “ “ make yourself at home! this time, you won’t be leaving. “ “ now it falls to me to collect payment for what you have wrought. “ “ i will see you suffer as i have suffered. “ “ and i have not forgotten how you butchered my beautiful queen! “ “ hope it what makes us strong. it is why we are here. it is what we fight for when all else is lost. “ “ today you defeat me, but in the end... in the end you’ll only be betraying yourself. “ “ the realm of the afterlife is not ready for you. “ “ a true warrior does not hide. “ “ no matter how many gods fall, there will always be another to stand against you. “ “ do not deny me my revenge! “ “ relax, soon enough we will have our time to play. “ “ you are the reason i live in torment. “ “ but surely you can understand? you were once a father too. “ “ of all the lives you should be worrying about, mine is not one of them. “ “ his fears will not matter when he’s dead. “ “ this time, i will destroy you. “ “ you don’t try to catch me because you know you can’t. “ “ you know why i am here! you brought me here to do this! “ “ i will find another way! “ “ there is no other way! “ “ i am not a child!” “ you obsession with this thing has become somewhat of a nuisance. “ “ do not confuse this thing with your own flesh and blood. “ “ taking pity on you was my greatest mistake. “ “ for once in your pathetic life don’t fail. “ “ don’t fail her like you failed your family. “ “ she died because of my need for vengeance. “ “ locked deep inside you is hope. “ “ it has remained buried, trapped behind your guilt and failures of the past. “

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     THERE IS SO MUCH HATE IN ME.

                                                  i don’t ever want it to leave.

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         if you talked to me that way

                                      i would CUT out your tongue                                       and use it to LICK my boots.

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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN LYRIC STARTERS

“ ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for. “ “ and all that is real is left behind. “ “ the runaways are running the night. “ “ and the sun can’t stop us now. “ “ this is the greatest show. “ “ it’s everything you ever want. “ “ it’s everything you ever need. “ “ this is where you wanna be. “ “ and it’s here right in front of you. “ “ i’m watching it come true, it’s taking over you. “ “ i close my eyes and i can see the world that’s waiting up for me. “ “ and it feels like home. “ “ they can say it all sounds crazy. “ “ we can live in a world that we design. “ “ a million dreams are keeping me awake. “ “ i think of what the world could be. “ “ there’s a house that we can build. “ “ however big, however small, let me be part of it all. “ “ share your dreams with me. “ “ you may be right, you may be wrong. “ “ ‘cause you know you’re just a dead man walking. “ “ go and light your sky, let it burn so bright. “ “ because you’re dreaming with your eyes wide open. “ “ and you know you can’t go back again to the world that you were living in. “ “ but don’t you stay that way. “ “ you can prove there’s more to you. “ “ right here, right now, i put the offer out. “ “ i don’t want to chase you. “ “ so trade the typical for something colorful. “ “ don’t you want to get away from the same old part you’ve gotta play? “ “ it’ll take you to the other side. “ “ suddenly you’re free to fly. “ “ i hate to tell you but it just won’t happen. “ “ i enjoy the life you say i’m trapped in. “ “ but i live among the swells and we don’t pick up peanut shells. “ “ so go and do like you do, i’m good to do like me. “ “ if i were mixed up with you i’d be the talk of the town. “ “ but you would finally live a little, finally laugh a little. “ “ why not just go ahead and ask for nickels on the dime? “ “ all the stars we steal from the night sky will never be enough. “ “ these hands could hold the world but it will never be enough. “ “ i’m not a stranger to the dark. “ “ i’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scars. “ “ no one will love you as you are. “ “ for we are glorious. “ “ i am brave, i am bruised, i am who i’m meant to be. “ “ i’m not scared to be seen. “ “ i make no apologies. “ “ i won’t let the shames begin. “ “ look out cause here i come. “ “ i’m marching on to the beat i drum. “ “ this is me. “ “ you know i want you; it’s not a secret i try to hide. “ “ what if we rewrite the stars? “ “ nothing could keep us apart. “ “ no one can say what we get to be. “ “ you think i don’t want to run to you. “ “ you’re going to wake up and see that it’s hopeless after all. “ “ no one can rewrite the stars. “ “ how can you say you’ll be mine? “ “ it’s not up to you, it’s not up to me when everyone tells us what we can be. “ “ all i want is to fly with you. “ “ all i want is to fall with you. “ “ nothing can keep us apart because you were the one i was meant to find. “ “ but i can’t have you. “ “ a man learns who is there for him when the glitter fades and the walls won’t hold. “ “ from now on these eyes won’t be blinded by the lights. “ “ from now on what’s waited for tomorrow starts tonight. “ “ i drank champagne with kings and queens. “ “ for years and years i chased their cheers. “ “ but when i stop and see you there i remember who this was all for. “ “ and we will come back home. “

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                          you can’t expect a SUNSET to love you back.