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    Writing Prompt #23 - Sweet Dreams - (12/4 - 12/18/17)

    It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's... something not even remotely related, but hopefully something to get excited about, anyway. ;) SWEET DREAMS Write about a recurring dream (or nightmare) that your character has -- or them going to see a dream interpreter about it! You can post your...
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    Writing Prompt #20 - Overload - (8/28 - 9/11/17)

    OVERLOAD Write about a time when the secret world (and all that entails) just became too much for your character to handle. How did they pull through? What kept them going? You can post your reply directly into this thread, into the Storybook, or in both places, if you wish! Please remember to...
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    Writing Prompt #16 - In the Shadows - (6/19 - 7/3/17)

    It wouldn't be the secret world if a few things didn't go bump in the night. ;) IN THE SHADOWS While alone on a field mission (or in the streets of Ealdwic, or some musty old library, or another suitably spooky place), your character suddenly gets the feeling that they're not alone... You...
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    Writing Prompt #15 - A Special Offer - (6/6 - 6/19/17)

    With great power comes great responsibility. ... And job offers, apparently! A SPECIAL OFFER A mysterious figure approaches your character while they're alone and makes them an offer that they (supposedly) can't refuse... You can post your reply directly into this thread, into the...
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    Writing Prompt #14 - Not for Sale - (5/22 - 6/5/17)

    Time to do some window shopping! ;) NOT FOR SALE While your character is browsing through a civilian antiques store/garage sale/etc, they spot a powerful (and potentially dangerous) artifact. Unfortunately, it's not for sale... You can post your reply directly into this thread, into the...
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    Writing Prompt #13 - Flower Amid the Ashes - (5/9 - 5/22/17)

    This week's writing prompt comes to you courtesy of Russell K. Kobayashi! FLOWER AMID THE ASHES The secret world is often one of unimaginable horror, but it can also be one of great beauty. What is the most beautiful thing that your character has encountered so far? You can post your reply...
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    Writing Prompt #12 - Busted! - (4/26 - 5/8/17)

    Who wants to waste time on spring cleaning, anyway? ;) Let's do something more exciting! BUSTED! Uh oh! It seems that a mundie* has walked in on your character conducting some secret world-y business. What happens next? * Mundie: A person who is not initiated / aware of the secret world...
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    Writing Prompt #9 - You've Got (Voice)Mail! - (3/6 - 3/20/17)

    Let's try something a bit different this week! ;) YOU'VE GOT (VOICE)MAIL! Your character checks their phone and sees that they have a number of missed calls, all from the same number... You can post your reply directly into this thread, into the Storybook, or in both places, if you wish...
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    Writing Prompt #7 - Level 1 - (1/9 - 1/23/17)

    Now that we're all holiday-ed out, let's get back to writing! ;) Here's an easy prompt to start off the new year. LEVEL 1 Write about your character's first day on the job. This could be their initiation into their society, their first real case, their first day on the field, etc! You can...
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    Writing Prompt #6 - Season Recap - (12/26 - 1/9/16)

    2016. What. A. Year. Love it or hate it, it's definitely made an impression... and it's given us (and no doubt our characters!) a lot to talk about. So, our last writing prompt of 2016 won't be a double-feature, but a triple-feature! That's a lot of writing, so don't feel obligated to reply to...
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    Writing Prompt #2 - First Blood (9/19 - 10/3/16)

    Back for more? ;) Here's this week's and next week's prompt, courtesy of Hit-Parade! FIRST BLOOD Write about your character's first kill (whether that is a zombie, Roman legionnaire who just won't quit, or even another agent!). You can post your reply directly into this thread, into the...
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