A prompt a day keeps the block at bay

A wizard tries to revolutionize magic rituals by experimenting with other shapes. Magic square, magic triangle, magic rhombus. They feel like they're really onto something the more sides the shape has.

“This is the last time I'm going to say this: Do not use the control panel as a fidget toy!”

A time traveler doesn't realize they've traveled because the world feels the exact same as the time they left.

A spiteful bard curses you to hear your favorite song repeated in your head 24/7.

“My butler will note your drink preference and provide it whenever you ask.” “So he can sit, stay, come, fetch, do you let him speak?”

A slave has been bought by two shopkeepers since they were too expensive for only one to afford. They must balance keeping both masters happy.

“Are.. are you an angel?” “I refuse any labels like that. You get called everything you can think of when you live long enough. My only function here is to grant you a wish. Do make it a reasonable one, the tougher ones tend to have... consequences.”

When someone comes to a new city or doesn't have anyone close to them, they can hire a Professional Emergency Contact. Paid on an as-needed basis, your Professional Emergency Contact will answer calls 24/7 from hospitals and police and follow your wishes you've outlined on the questionnaire.

Everyone in the group met when they all tried to rob the same warehouse on the same night.

“I didn't know you had a hairless cat.” “I don't. Or, I didn't. She's having a rough year.”

The invitation to the wedding was a surprise considering you went to the groom's funeral.

The local fair has some strange craft categories this year.

The gods compete for who had the worst day fulfilling their acolyte's requests.

For the heck of it, you put your raffle ticket in the “mystery” box. Most put their ticket in for the gift cards or the new phone. When you win the mystery raffle, you're pulled aside to be told privately what you've won.

They were taught the song in chunks. The words were never to be spoken all at once. Not until the right time.

“You have a file on me?” “I have a file on your dog walker. I'm very thorough.”

In our line of work, dating is less about who you want to grow old with and more about who you wouldn't mind dying young with.