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[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #3880

"You can't be fucking serious."

"Of course not! I just wanted to lie and ruin your day."

"...really?"

"No, not really."

[suchprettypieces]

Accelerated Healing Factor

A living weapon Whumpee, who after being rescued, is the perfect sunshine character. With his team, he’s chatty, cheerful and a reliable team member. Complies with mission orders, delivers excellent results. All round MVP.

But when he gets hurt, they can never keep him in the hospital wing. The white walls and uniformed medical staff remind him of the lab he was created and conditioned in. So he keeps making the slip and escaping back to his dorm every chance he gets.

But then, after a particular mission, he gets really hurt; badly enough that his healing factor isn’t enough to handle it. This time he has to stay in the hospital.

The team members take turns keeping him company so he won’t hobble back to his room.

He grouses but complies, and he laughs with them when they tease him for turning away whenever the nurses have to draw blood or readjust his drip. He’s just grateful for the company. With team there, he can distract himself from the dreadful familiarity of the hospital room and its rhythms.

He even starts to make friends with the nurses and doctors. And Whumpee starts to relax even when someone from the team isn’t in the room. Enough that the team feels they can leave him alone for short periods.

Then, the entire team has to go on a mission. His face is tense, but he promises he’ll stay put.

They return, flush with success, expecting to find Whumpee eager to hear about the mission.

Instead they find him deeply asleep. He rouses briefly when they try to wake him, eats all the protein bars they have left over, and then falls asleep again.

They’re puzzled. The doctor doesn’t seem concerned.

“He’s doing so well, his healing factor has geared up and he’s just… it’s incredible,” he says.

Medic takes in the crease between Whumpee’s eyebrows, the flat press of his mouth. The hand he sets against Whumpee’s forehead registers a mild grade fever.

“He’s running hot. This doesn’t feel normal,” he tells Doctor.

Doctor shrugs. “I wouldn’t worry about that. It’s just his unique physiology taking charge of the situation.”

Medic looks at the X-rays of previously fractured bones. He points out an anomaly. “Isn’t this going to be a problem? His bones are healing too fast.”

Doctor peers at where Medic has his finger pressed against the film. “Only time will tell. Maybe some pain will remain. But functionally he’ll be all there. Shouldn’t affect any future missions.”

It’s not what Medic meant.

Neither the doctor nor the nurses can tell him what happened to trigger this… turn.

When he asks Whumpee, he simply says, “I want to leave, is all.”

Medic presses for a reason, but Whumpee simply shrugs and asks if there are any more muffins. He slips into sleep grumpily when he’s told he ate the last one.

It’s Team Member C who comes up with the idea to review the video feeds.

They skim the feed from the day they left for the mission. Nothing seems out of turn, until they see Whumpee get out of bed after a nurse leaves. He hobbles to the door and stands there, looking out both ways as if contemplating a getaway. Then he slowly wobbles back and climbs back into bed.

And something about the way he lies down and puts his elbow over his eyes suggests it’s the incident they’re looking for.

“What…” Team Member A frowns at the screen. “I can’t tell what happened there.”

Team Member B leans forward. “It’s after the nurse left. Can we see what happened between them? Play it back normal speed.”

The interaction seems normal enough. The male nurse comes in, checks Whumpee’s charts, adjusts his drip. They exchange a few words, he leaves.

Nothing seems wrong with anything the nurse said or did. But it’s exactly then that Whumpee’s affect changes.

They are playing it back for the fourth time, watching Whumpee’s hands clench anxiously in the blanket. His tiny figure on the screen climbs out of bed and stands at the door contemplating escape, then turns away from the open door. Climbs back into bed again. As if his promise to stay put had pulled him back like a leash.

Team Member C lets out a small gasp. “It wasn’t what the nurse did. It’s what he didn’t do.”

Medic tilts his head at her.

She goes on, “He didn’t smile back at Whumpee.”

Team Member B laughs. “All this because he didn’t get a smile back? That’s the most—”

“No, wait…” Medic says slowly. “I think she might have a point.”

They watch the playback loop again. They pay extra attention when Whumpee looks up at the nurse, grinning after saying something. The nurse nods, says something back perfunctionarily and then, without really looking at Whumpee, puts the chart back in its place and leaves.

The shift is almost invisible. A stillness they hadn’t caught before, settling over Whumpee’s face and shoulders.

“He scared,” C whispers.

“But why?” B wonders. “I don’t get why a nurse not smiling back would…”

“Think about it,” Medic says. “Back in the lab, he was treated like a thing. Nobody interacted with him like a person.”

“He’s been testing the staff here…” A says slowly, the realisation finally dawning on him. “He only felt safe when they responded to him like a person. That’s why he’s been so chatty and jokey with them.”

“He’s been reminding them he’s a person,” C says softly.

They stay silent. Watching the playback loop again.

Medic finally taps on the pause button. The image freezes right after the nurse has left. Whumpee’s face is still, his shoulders drawn up minutely towards his ears. His hands have curled into the edge of the blanket.

It’s so obvious now.

A breaks the silence. “So what do we do?” he says.

“I don’t know,” Medic says. “But… he’s paying prices for how he’s pushing his healing factor.”

“It’s not so bad, right?” B says. “I mean that’s what Doctor said.”

Medic looks again at the pixelated face, the curled fingers. Remembers how Whumpee climbed back into bed and lay down as if… as if he was putting himself away.

“He’s not a thing,” Medic says.

++++++++++++++++

Note: This was meant to be a throwaway character... but this is the third chapter on him so far... HOW? If you like the boy, you can read about his rescue (Rabid) and his recovery (Endurance)

[prompts-in-a-barrel]

"I didn't know what else to do. You were going to kill him."

"You should have let me. And you shouldn't have fucking mind-controlled me to stop me."

[promptcalender]

April Fools’ Gone Wrong Prompts

“Look, I realise that this timing is very bad—“ “You think??” “But I had a reason and I had to tell you today—“ “On the one day I am sure not to believe a word out of your mouth?” “Yes! I just… I need you to trust me here!”

“I never want to see you again.”

“Is this a joke?” “Do you think it is?” “I swear to God I am going to—“ “Okay, okay! No, I’m serious.”

“Wait it… It was just a joke? Are you kidding me?! How could you joke about something like this!”

“We’re done.”

“How could you think something like this is funny? I thought something happened!”

“Breaking my heart is a joke to you?”

“Get out.” “Wait, it was just—“ “Just a joke? I’m not laughing! Out!”

“This isn’t funny!”

[promptcalender]

Trans / Genderqueer Dialogue

“This little kid called me Ma'am/Sir today. Still not sure if I'm upset because they basically called me old, or happy because I didn't get misgendered.”

“Maybe we could trade. You get my tits, I take your dick.”      “Deal.”

“Some guy called me pretty and when I turned around some girl said I was handsome. I have achieved gender euphoria on levels none of you could ever comprehend.”

“Look, I got a haircut!”       “You look sick, dude.”

(ragebaiting transphobes) “Oh, these pronouns? Yeah, all fresh. Just got them tailored specifically for this occasion.”

“Hey– Oh, wow, new look?”       “My little sister got her hands on my binder while I was in the shower today. She had fabric markers and honestly? Looks sick.”

“My dad took me fishing yesterday. He said no boy of his is ever going to go without knowing how to cast a lure. Not sure if I wanted to cry because he is so supportive, or because I still hate fishing.”

“If there's one thing I miss it's going to the toilet with my gals.”       “Well, now you get to hold our jackets while we do.”

“You know, after starting estrogen I tried to go for the mysterious and hot lesbian vibe, but when that girl flirted with me, I giggled and she called me cute. I have never felt more like a teenage girl than this. It was awesome.”

“What– What are you doing?”       “You're my sister now, and – respectfully – your eyeliner looks like shit. This family has a reputation to lose. Scoot over, we're practicing together.”

[Prompt Calender: March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility]

[tenderwatches]

sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Dialogue Responses

"Please, come back to me."

"Always."

"I will. I promise."

"Please wait for me."

"Nothing I want more."

"I will fight for it. For us."

"I can't promise you that."

"I'll be back before you know it."

"I don't want to give you false hope."

"Nothing could keep me away from you."

"I can't wait to hold you in my arms again."

All the Dialogue Responses can be found here.

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[creativepromptsforwriting]

Asking for permission

"Can I hold your hand?"

"Is it okay to kiss you?"

"Can I hug you?"

"Can I call you later?"

"Is it okay if I sleep here tonight?"

"Can I touch your hair?"

"I would love to spoil you, can I do this for you?"

"Can I tell people about us?"

"Would you allow me to walk you home?"

"Is it okay to randomly text you?"

"Can I take a picture of you?"

"Can I use a picture of you as my background?"

"Is it okay if we cuddled while watching the movie?"

"Would you let me take care of this for you?"

"Are you okay with me calling you my girl/boyfriend?"

[thorndykes-deactivated20161204]

please stop reblogging sylvia plath poetry 

[thorndykes-deactivated20161204]

For ppl asking why she’s an anti black, anti Semite. She has used the n word and compared her depression to the holocaust

[transwolvie]

Even not counting her poetry her private journals are full of disgusting, overblown antisemitism. She didn’t just use Jewish people for her metaphors, she outright hated them irl and yet decided to use their suffering for her own gain

[foulserpent]

here’s a source with some quotes

[meta-hemeralism-blog]

okay, I’m Jewish and I appreciate this sentiment. and if someone wants to cut out Sylvia Plath, go for it, I get it.

But. by this logic we’d also need to stop reblogging TS Eliot, Oscar Wilde, and Shakespeare quotes. Virginia Woolf wrote anti-semetic things in her private journals, too. If you only want to read classic poets who liked Jews and black people, that’s fine, but like. good luck? Sylvia Plath isn’t an exception.

idk. Tumblr’s attitude of “consume nothing problematic” just doesn’t work if you’re part of a group that most culture-creators over the last few centuries have hated by default. For people actually in those groups, it’s not like the only two choices are 1) worship authors who hate you or 2) completely cut the majority of literature out of your life. You learn to read critically and acknowledge flaws where you find them.

anyway, as a Jewish woman, I would much rather see a version of this post that said “please read Sylvia Plath poetry critically because she’s anti black and antisemetic” than just “stop reblogging Sylvia Plath poetry.”

IMO, reblog Sylvia Plath all you want, just not unthinkingly.

[theroguefeminist]

I’m reblogging this now because I’m seeing anti-Virginia Woolf discourse lately due to the antisemitism in her journals and like… as a Jewish person who loves Virginia Woolf’s writing and an English teacher who knows that pretty much every writer of the classics is Problematic just…chill pls

[benevolent-atrophy]

The point isn’t to never consume media that isn’t ideologically pure. That’s never the point. Were that the goal, we would NEVER be able to consume any media. Nothing is ever ideologically pure, especially as time goes on and our social consciousness expands.

We should be telling people instead, “Be critical as you read this person’s work. They held bigoted views. Understand how that is reflected in their work, and be mindful of it. Be critical, be thoughtful”

Compelling others to not engage with something at ALL on ideological grounds is in the same vein as burning books. We should be compelling others to be critical and mindful, not narrow and willfully ignorant.

[antique-scarecrow]

“Understand how it is reflected in their work, and be mindful of it.”

[timegoddess167]

Booom ! No one literature is pure and it is not logical to think one medium is pure. You cannot cancel everything. On the same hand also realize that it is up to you to read and consume their writings or media if you see fit without judgement if you do not support their views about blacks, minorities, etc.

[pr1ncemax]

Big Ass  Character Sheet

FROM THE CHARACTER-RESOURCE (I just added some headlines and fixes spelling)

Verse: (The universe your character belongs to. Can be original or fanfiction. [Ex: Original: The name of your book, movie, game or whatever. Fanfiction: Pokemon, Star Trek, Naruto, etc.) Date: (The date this sheet was completed.) The Basics Full Name: (Self-explanatory) Pronunciation: (Self-explanatory) Nickname/Alias: (Does your character have a pet name, fake identity, or any other thing they like to go by? Put it here.) Meaning: ([Ex: Emily means “admiring” and William means “protector”] If you aren’t sure your character’s name has a meaning look it up, I’m sure you’ll find something. If it’s a fantasy name you made yourself, give it a meaning.) Origin: (How did you come up with your character’s name?) Title: (Do have a title along with their name? [Ex: Sir, Captain, Ms.]) Pet Name: (What do other people call your character? [kid, squirt, babe, ect] Maybe insulting, endearing, or a combination of both. May have more than one, if other characters call them different things. ID Number: (A number that may also be used to identify your character, such as tournaments and prison settings) Signature: (What is their handwriting like?) Gender: (Self-explanatory) Gender Role: (Does your character generally act more feminine or masculine?) Orientation: (Ex: Straight, Bisexual, Homosexual) Real Age: (How old your character is in years) Age Appearance: (How old does your character look? This is mostly for immortal creatures such as deities, but can be used with anybody. [if someone looks older or younger than their age) Birthday: (Self-explanatory) Deathday: (May not have one yet) Birthplace: (Where was your character born?) Astrological Sign: (Western) Zodiac Sign: (Eastern) Family Immediate Family: (Who was your character raised by?) Distant Family: (The ones they don’t see every day) Parenting: (Were their parents strict or fun-loving?) Upbringing: (What morals and ideals were your characters raised with?) Infancy: ([0-2] What was it like when your character was a baby? Were they nurtured or dropped at birth?) Childhood: ([3-12] What was it like for your character growing as a kid ?) Adolescence: ([13-17] Teen years) Adulthood: ([18+] When your character has fully matured. If your character isn’t yet an adult, plan what would happen to them in the future.) Coming of Age: (When and how did your character “grow up”?) Evolution: (How has your character changed since they were younger?) Specific Looks Species: (Human, animal, or a fantasy race) Ethnicity: (Self Explanatory) Blood Type: (Self-explanatory) Preferred Hand: (Right handed, left handed, or ambidextrous?) Facial Type: (Ex: Oval, heart, square, round, ) Eye Color: (Self-explanatory) Hair Color (Self Explanatory) Hairstyle: (Self-explanatory) Skin Tone: (Self Explanatory) Complexion: (Self-explanatory) Makeup: (If any) Body Type: (Endomorph, Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or somewhere in between?) Build: (Long legs, chubby cheeks, or muscular arms?) Height: (In inches) Weight: (In pounds) Cup Size: (Self-explanatory) Facial Hair: (If applicable) Shoe Size: (Self Explanatory) Birthmarks/scars: (Self-explanatory) Distinguishing Features: (Something unique that stands out) Mental Health: (How healthy is your character?) Energy: (How much energy does your character have on a daily basis?) Memory: (How well does your character remember things, and what do they remember?) Senses: (Are any of your character’s senses better or worse than others?) Allergies: (Self Explanatory. May be optional.) Handicaps: ([Ex: A limp, deafness, missing an eye] May be optional.) Medication: (What meds do your character take, if any?) Phobias: (Things that simply terrify your character. May be trivial or debilitating. Try to have at least one.) Addictions: (Drugs, alcohol, gambling, or bad teen romance) Mental Disorders: ([Ex: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Paranoia.] May be optional.) Looks Overall Style: (The overall style your character shows, not just limited to clothing. Ex: Punk, Goth, Nerd) Mode of Dress: (Don’t describe their clothes here. Describe how they wear their clothes. Two people can wear a suit, but each will wear it differently. [Ex: Is the shirt tucked in?]) Grooming: (Well-kept or messy?) Posture: (How does your character present themselves? Ex: Stiff, slouchy, suggestive) Gait: (The speed and style which how your character moves) Coordination: (How physically fit is your character? Also add things like reflexes, etc.) Habits and Mannerisms: (Any nervous ticks or unconscious habits your character might have. Ex: Nail biting, crosses arms, or twirls hair) Scent: (What does your character smell like? Good or bad? How strong?) Behavior Mood: (What mood are you most likely to catch your character in?) Attitude: (How does your character interact with others?) Stability: (How emotionally consistent are they?) Expressiveness: (Do they hide emotion or let it out openly?) When Happy: (Ex: Whistles, sings, skips) When Depressed: (Ex: locks themselves in their room, listens to music, hugs a stuffed animal) When Angry: (Ex: Punches walls, screams at people, trolls online) Note: These are generalizations. Different situations will create different reactions. Living Current Residence: (Where does your character live right now? May or may not include a geographical location) Community: (What does the general population act like where your character lives?) Family: ([Ex: Parents, children, siblings] Include stepfamilies if it applies, and label as such.) Friends: (Who does your character like to hang out with?) Enemies: (Who does your character despise?) Bosses: (Who does your character answer to) Followers: (Who answers to your character?) Heroes: (Who does your character look up to?) Rivals: (Who are they competing with?) Relates to: (Who is similar to your character?) Pets/Familiars: (Describe a pet your character owns, real or fantasy and give it a name.) Material Objects Wardrobe: (Describe your character’s closet. What is their formal, casual, or another kind of wear?) Equipment: (Refers to tools or weapons your character may use. [Ex: A sword for a warrior] Accessories: (Tattoos, piercing, jewelry, glasses, etc.) Trinkets: (Applies to but not limited to good luck charms, purses, watches, or any other items they carry with them almost all the time.) Funds: (How much cash does your character have on hand, and how much at home/in the bank?) Home: (What is your character’s house like? Describe it’s overall appearance, [Ex: Shabby, fancy] type of house, [Trailer, mansion] and describe things such as the yard, wallpaper, or any other information. Things like bedrooms count as your character’s home.) Neighborhood: (What are the people and places near your character like?) Transportation: (How does your character get around? [Ex: Car, bus, bike]) Collections: (Does your character like to hoard or collect anything?) Most valuable possession: (In money) Prized Possession: (What object does your character value above all else?) Love life Lovers: (From childhood crushes, to exes, to a married partner, who does your character love?) Marital Status: (Ex: Single, Taken, Dating, Available) S*x Life: (Pretty self-explanatory) Turn-Ons: (What does your character want to see in their ideal mate?) Turn Offs: (What tends to make them back off) Position: (Dom/Sub) Plays: (Bondage, roleplay, etc.) Fetishes: (Self Explanatory) Virginity: (How many times have they “done it”?) Element: (Fire/Water/Air/Earth) Job Occupation: (Self-explanatory) Work Ethnic: (How hard does your character work? How do they feel about their job?) Rank: (How high up are they on the corporate ladder?) Income: (How much money do they make?) Wealth Status: (How well financed is your character? Ex: Upper, middle, or lower class) Experience: (Include things like pasts jobs, or things that contributed to current occupation.) Organizations/Affiliations: (Who does your character side with?) Education IQ: (Self-explanatory) Education: (How good is their education?) School: (What was their school like?) Grade: (What grades would they get?) Special Education: (Did they ever get held back or get honor role?) Social Stereotype: (ex: nerd, goth, punk) Degrees: (What degrees did/would they earn in school?) Intelligence: (Linguistic/logical/spatial/kinesthetic/musical/interpersonal/intrapersonal/naturalist) Extracurricular Activities: (Such as P.E. or art) Beliefs Religion: (Self Explanatory) Morals: (What does your character find morally right or wrong?) Crime Record: (Relationship with authority, laws broken, and crimes committed.) Motivation: (What moves your character? [Ex: Power, money, love)] Priorities: (What does your character place first, second, and third?) Philosophy: (Your character’s outlook on life) Political Party: (Ex: Democrat, Republican, Liberal, or Conservative) Etiquette: (How good our your characters manners? Do they bow or chew with their mouth open?) Culture: (Any things your character may do specifically to a certain culture. [Ex: Bowing in Japan] Do your research on this one or you could offend people. ) Influences: (Who or what inspires your character to change? Do they influence anyone else?) Relates to: (Who can your character relate to?) Traditions: (Does your character sit around the table with their family? What holidays do they celebrate?) Superstitions: (spilling salt, knocking on wood) Motivations Main Goal: (Driving force in the story. May be subject to change.) Minor Goals/Ambitions: (What is your character trying to accomplish?) Career: (What would be your character’s dream job?) Desires: (What does your character want?) Wishlist: (What material items does your character want?) Accomplishments: (Did they succeed in any goals?) Greatest Achievement: (Self Explanatory) Biggest Failure: (Self Explanatory) Secrets: (Everyone has at least one) Regrets: (Self Explanatory) Worries: (What do they worry about?) Best Dream:  (What would be the best thing that could possibly happen to your character?) Worst Nightmare: (The worst thing that could ever happen?) Best Memories: (A few stand out memories from the past. [keep it short and sweet]) Worst Memories: (A few stand out memories from the past. [keep it short and sweet]) Personality Hobbies/Interests: (What does your character like to do for fun?) Skills/Talents: (Similar to hobbies, but refers to the level of skill a character has. For example, a character could like playing violin but isn’t very good at it or vice versa.) Likes: (What does your character like?) Dislikes: (What can’t they stand?) Sense of Humor: (Dark/dry/witty/sarcastic/dirty/childish/sophisticated/ironic) Pet Peeves: (Similar to dislikes, only more relating to human behavior than specific objects. Ex: When people tap on things or when people say “You’re not fat!” when you really are) Superstitions/Beliefs: (Does your character believe in conspiracy theories or aliens? Do they throw salt over their shoulder or knock on wood?) Dreams/Nightmares: (What do they dream about? [at night]) Quirks: (The strange little things that your character does to make them unique. Ex: Sleeps with their feet on the pillow or runs their hand along a pole as they walk beside it.) Savvy: (What is your character particularly well-informed of? [Ex: Politically, nature) Can’t understand: (Something they just can’t get into, such as English literate or obsession with sports) Closet Hobby: (Something that your character likes but isn’t too obvious.) Guilty Pleasure: (You know…) Well Rounded Strengths: (What makes them stand a bit above the crowd? [Ex: Courageous, good listener, calm under pressure] Not supernatural abilities.) Flaws: (Refers to negative personality traits, not a weakness. Make sure it’s a deep flaw that could actually affect your character, not something trivial like “She can’t dance”. [Ex: Lies constantly, socially backwards, hot-tempered]) Perception: (How does your character generally see the world?) Conflicts: (What issues make your character want two things, but they can’t have both?) Instincts: (What they are unconsciously driven to do) Lures: (What are they inexplicably drawn to be near? Ex: Power, money, the helpless) Soft Spot: (Their vulnerability, what they feel sorry for or have particularly good feelings toward) Cruel Streak: (What makes a character act against their usual morals, and act especially mean? (everyone has something that can do this to them)) Supernatural Powers/Abilities: (Here is where to put any superhuman powers and other abilities your character possesses. Be sure to balance them out with weaknesses, or your character loses credibility. This section may be optional depending on what genre you write.) Origin: (How did they get their powers?) Source: (How do they use their powers? [ex: shoots fire from hands, can read minds with their ring) Ability: (How adept are they at using said powers? Weaknesses: (Make it something that your character exclusively is weak to, and keep it credible. [Ex: A 4-headed radioactive dinosaur is not a credible weakness.]) Immunities: ([Ex: cannot be burned] Be very careful with this one.) Restrictions: (An absolute necessity for those with supernatural powers. [Ex: Can only breathe fire when angry or can only cast darkness spells twice a day]) Alternate Forms: (Transformations, shape shifting abilities, dark side, ect.) Extra Anatomy: (Such as wings or a third eye) Small Personality Quirks Favorite Colors: Favorite Animals: Favorite Mythological Creatures: Favorite Places: (Ex: Fav City, State, or Country) Favorite Landmarks: (Ex: Eiffel Tower, Mt. Rushmore) Favorite Flavors: (Ex: Vanilla, Sour, Strawberry) Favorite Foods: Favorite Drinks: Favorite Characters: (Not one of yours) Favorite Genre: Favorite Books: Favorite Movies:   Favorite Games: Favorite Shows: Favorite Music: Favorite Bands: Favorite Songs: Favorite Sports: Favorite Stores: Favorite Subjects: Favorite Numbers: Favorite Websites: Favorite Words: Favorite Quotations: (Can be lengthy and philosophical or just simple clichés such as “Every dog has his day) Least Favorite Colors: Least Favorite Animals: Least Favorite Mythological Creatures: Least Favorite Places: Favorite Landmarks: Least Favorite Flavors: Least Favorite Foods: Least Favorite Drinks: Least Favorite Characters: Least Favorite Genre: Least Favorite Books: Least Favorite Movies:   Least Favorite Games: Least Favorite Shows: Least Favorite Music: Least Favorite Bands: Least Favorite Songs: Least Favorite Sports: Least Favorite Stores: Least Favorite Subjects: Least Favorite Numbers: Least Favorite Websites: Least Favorite Words: Least Favorite Quotations: (Can be lengthy and philosophical or just simple clichés such as "Every dog has his day) Speech Languages: (What languages does your character speak and how fluently?) Accent: (Self explanatory) Voice: (High pitched, low pitched) Speech Impediments: (Stutters, slurs, or whistles) Greetings and Farewells: (How does your character say hello and goodbye?) State of Mind: (Ask your character "how are you” and see how they respond) Compliment: (Have your character say something nice) Insult: (Have your character insult someone) Expletive: (Can be an actual cuss (Ex: Dammit) or some kind of substitute. (Ex: Darn it!) Laughter: (What does your character’s laugh sound like?) Tag Line: (Something your character says a lot in everyday sentences. Can often be filled with a sound or vocalization. Ex: Lol, dude, uh) Signature Quote: (Something significant your character says. Doesn’t have to be meaningful, just make it memorable.) Interpersonal Connections Reputation: (What does the general population think of your character?) First Impressions: (What would you first think of this character upon meeting them?) Stranger Impressions: (If someone was told about the character but didn’t know them, what would they think?) Friendly Impressions: (What do people who are friends or acquaintances of your character think of them?) Enemy Impressions: (What do people who can’t stand your character think? If you can’t think of anyone who hates your character, we have a problem.) Familiar Impressions: (What do people very close to your character think of them? Ex: Family, lovers) Compliments: (What are some good things other people would say of your character? [heroic, good listener]) Insults: (Would anyone like to call your character a whore, jerk, or stupid?) Self-Impression: (What does your character really think of themselves deep down?) Personality Quiz Answers MBTI Personality Type: [Ex: ENTP, ISTJ] Temperament: (Chloric/Sanguine/Melancholic/Phlegmatic) May also be called color types, such as yellow, red, blue, or green) Enneagram: (The Reformer/The Helper/The Achiever/The Individualist/The Investigator/The Loyalist/The Enthusiast/The Challenger/The Peacemaker) Ego/Superego/Id: (Superego is aims for perfection, society, and the idea of right and wrong. Id is unconscious desires and instincts - Which of these are they most driven by? The Self: (The center/core of your character) The Shadow: (The opposite qualities your character themselves does not believe they possess, but do subconsciously) The Anima/Animus: (The part of the character of the opposite gender) Persona/Mask: (What they present to the world, or the side they use to protect themselves) Creator Notes Role: (What purpose does your character serve? [mentor, leader]) Fulfillment: (How well do they serve that role?) Significance: (Why does your character matter?) Alignment: (Good/Evil/Neutral/Lawful/Chaotic) Comparison: (Compare your character to some kind of animal, object, or anything else you can think of.) Symbol: (Does your character have any kind of recurring symbol that represents them? [Ex: a rose, a black cat, a sunset] Could be blatant or subtle.) Song: (A song you think best suits your character) Vice: (Pride/Greed/Gluttony/Lust/Envy/Sloth/Wrath) Virtue: (Patience/Diligence/Chastity/Temperance/Charity/Kindness/Humility) Defining Moment: (This is it. The single greatest moment of your character: when they truly become alive.) Tropes: (What about your character is stereotypical or cliched? [You can’t say nothing. Every character has some kind of cliche in them]) Originality: (What makes your character different from one like them? One Word: (Use a single adjective, to sum up, your character in a nutshell)

[love-me-a-good-prompt]

CARE TAKING IDEAS

Here are some prompts for scenarios where your characters are taking care of each other:

Person A taking Person B’s temperature

Person A cleaning up Person B after they’ve vomited/bled/peed/pooped on themself

Person A bandaging/stitching up Person B’s wounds

Person A steadying Person B as they try to stand/walk

Person A spoon feeding Person B

Person A catching Person B after they’ve fainted

Person A putting eye drops into Person B’s eyes

Person A giving Person B an injection

Person A giving Person B an enema/suppository

Person A giving Person B words of support, praise, and encouragement

NOTE: Remember that some people go through these scenarios every single day. Please be respectful and considerate when including them in your writing.

[whumpster-dumpster]

Cliche but still valid Villain x Hero trope:

Villain and Hero going round after round until Hero finally slips up and Villain gets the upper hand, pinning them hard against the wall. Hero’s panting, bruised and bloody, eyes narrowed and defiant, daring Villain to do their worst. And Villain can’t help but give in to impulse and kiss them. 

Bonus: Hero freezes up, completely shocked, and does nothing to stop them.

Bonus bonus: Hero freezes for just a moment and then melts, kissing back.

Bonus bonus bonus: Hero kisses back with purpose and then uses the distraction as a chance to finally stun and capture Villain.

[maniacal-ramblings]

Whump Writing Cheats

Want to write whump? Not sure how to get started? Here are a few whump writing cheats that make things easier! Feel free to add your cheats in reblogs!

Whumpee waking up. Has the character been drugged, beaned over the head, collapsed from exhaustion, does it matter? No one needs to know how, just what happens next! Have that whumpee regain consciousness dazed and confused, already tied up, and dive right in homies. 

Blindfolds. Not only are blindfolds lovely, but they remove the main sensory input for you to describe. Not sure who your whumper is? Blindfold. Not even sure where they are? Blindfold. This lets you focus on only dialog and touch descriptions and avoid the temptation to over describe visuals. 

Gags. Not sure what your whumpee would say? Can’t think of any witty comebacks? Gag ‘em. 

Start with Dialogue: “You look so peaceful when you’re sleeping…” “Hello, my dear.” “Have you missed me?” - Starting with dialogue lets you hook readers asap and helps get you over that ‘opening line’ road block. 

End on Dialogue: “We’re going to have so much fun together.” “Oh, how I’ve missed you pet.” “We are just getting started.”- Same as before, ending with some nicely worded dialogue leaves us hanging on the edge of our seats, aching for more! Perfect for when you don’t know where to go next!

[write-it-motherfuckers]

Person A: “Why the hell would you do this if you knew how much it could cost you!?”

Person B: “Because no matter the cost, it’s always worth it, so long as it means keeping you safe.”

[friendlylocalwhumper]

let’s talk about tough, brave, scarred and bitter characters whose voices soften and whose hands move patiently when they interact with someone terrified and hurting

[dontyoubleedoutonme]

Because they intimately know what it’s like to be terrified and hurting without anyone to be soft and patient for them.

[tenderbeasts-deactivated2019101]

Those links for all asking Deadly history of women using perfume as poison -Girlhood, medusa and female rage -The allure of gothic horror -Essays and thoughts on girls in horror -Why girls get hungry in horror -Mothers and witches -Women in horror -The female poisoner -female werewolves -Monstrous women - Catherine Lundoff -Female cannibals and consumptive horror -Horror films directed by women -Women, killer plants and annihilation -Female identity within the gothic genre -Women in horror - the vvitch -the vvitch, female sexuality in horror -Angela Carter - The beast is female sexuality -Body horror/monster reading list -Consumptive horror

[zephyrzeitgeist]

[ladydragon1316]

This needs to be framed on my wall!

[himluv]

Some real advice. Thanks for letting me know I’m on the right track, Neil!

[djmunden]

I will always reblog this. I live by this now.