#propmt

Villain doesn’t hold many grudges against Hero and understands it’s a job to them too and nothing personal. Because of this Villain and Hero are able to have some pretty honest and open conversations. One day, Hero very nonchalantly suggests going on a date. Nothing high stakes, no big deal. Just causal and only if Villain wants to. Villain is surprised at first, but agrees. Why not? However, on the planned time of the date, Villain gets overworked and accidentally crashes on the couch. They oversleep and miss the date. They wake up to Hero brushing a lock of hair out of their face. Hero. INSIDE of Villain’s highly impenetrable and secured lair. Kneeling by their couch. Villain stares up frozen in shock.

Hero’s voice is gentle and expression relaxed, but there’s a darker emotion behind their eyes.  “You missed our date, my darling. I got worried.” 

DO YOU READ MINDS?! I had a similar thought for her story arc on my au

Hello friend! Thank you so much for your kindness. The Librarian did some digging and was able to come up with some things that may help!

Prompt Help for Writers

Wolfstar Holiday 2020 Prompt List: This is a new prompt list by @remus-john-lupin​ filled with seasonal prompts. Check it out!

AO3 Tag Generator: This is a fun generator that pulls random tags together for fun ideas. Keep hitting the prompt button for more and more craziness. 

Tumblr Prompt Blogs: @writing-prompt-s & @writingprompts are both great tumblrs that regularly post general writing prompts.

Fests: Festivals usually provide prompts and taking a look at their prompts may inspired you to join! Check out the tumblr @hpfests​ that collects HP fests. 

Now, these are all great ideas, but where you can also seek out your own inspiration. Ask questions. How would the story be different if the characters met at different time? What if they went on a vacation or journey together? Throw your characters into a new Altnerate Universe. Below is a list of ones the Librarian hasn’t seen much of. 

Alternate Universe Ideas: 

Old West 

Lyft/Uber driver

Competitors: gymnasts, curling, golf, softball, polo

Lawyers

IT/office

Swing dance, tap dance, contortionists

Therapist: physical or mental

Chess

Animal rights activist 

FBI Agent 

Racecare driver

Futuristic, historical

Magic, but make it different

Real Life Inspiration: Take whatever it is you like to do and make it a fic! Maybe you enjoy helping a grandmother makes pies, so write a fic about that! Your fic could include someone learning, someone posting things to Instagram getting acclaim, starting a pop-up business, etc. Did you see a funny post on social medal? What if those were your characters?

Adaptation: Movies, music, TV shows, art, irl scandals, these are all great sources of inspiration! Take inspiration from your favorite media and make it your own. Feel free to change the dynamics to fit your characters. 

Where NOT to find prompts: The Librarian has talked about this a bit before, but please make sure that you’re not finding “inspiration” in other people’s fics. Not only is this tiring for readers who’ve already read the fic, but it’s extremely hurtful to the original creator. It’s like you’re saying that you liked their idea, but hated their execution, or want to copy them for the attention they received. 

We’re all in this fandom together, so if you do like a fic that someone else wrote, please first ask them if you can write something related (unless they’ve explicitly stated they allow fanworks). 

16. “There’s a worm at the bottom of my garden, and his name is Wiggly Woo.” “Y/N, stop playing with my mustache.”

Henry had grown a mustache during the filming of Mission: Impossible Fallout. Since the filming was on pause because of Tom Cruise’s broken ankle, Henry and I had decided to go to Jersey to visit his family.

We were currently staying with Piers, his wife, and his kids. Piers and his wife had taken the chance to spend some time alone without their children, Henry and I eager to spend some time with his nephews. Emily, Marianne, and William.

Henry was having a tea party with his nieces, while William and I were blowing up an imaginary Gotham City with his action figurines.

The Joker had currently kidnapped ironman, and Batman had to save him. We were aware we had mixed universes, but our excuse was that Tony Stark had built a portal to Gotham. Suddenly, William threw batman in the air.

"There has been an explosion!" He kept playing with the figurines, making me laugh.

I turned around to look at Henry. He was wearing a pink tutu and a small tiara. I smirked at him and pulled my phone out.

"Don't you dare, Y/S/N." I smiled, opening Instagram, and taking a picture.

"Bite me, Cavill." I posted the picture with the caption: Babysitting with August Walker. His phone made a small ding, signaling that I had tagged him on a post.

He took his phone out and smiled softly. In the picture, he had a threatening glare, much like the ones of August Walker. The problem being his attire taking all the menace away. He tapped the screen twice, giving it a heart.

His two nieces kept playing, enjoying their tea with Mr. Cuddles, a big teddybear. William was still blowing up Gotham, making me laugh lightly. Emily started singing a song with her small voice.

"There's a worm at the bottom of my garden, and his name is Wiggly Woo." I smiled mischievously, walking towards Henry.

He gave me a knowing look, fully aware of what I was going to do next. I sat in front of him and started playing with his mustache, joining in the small nursery rhyme.

I kept singing with Emily, Marianne, and William joining immediately.

"There's a worm at the bottom of my garden, and his name is Wiggly Woo." Henry grabbed my wrists gently, tugging them away from his mustache.

"Y/N, stop playing with my mustache." I leaned in and kissed him gently on his lips, his nieces and nephew saying "EW" instantly.