You don't have to take these topics literally -- let them bounce around for a moment, and see what they generate. Have at it!Tuesday 7th May
Never confuse instinct with intelligence.and/or
A traitor representing the opposite of what he or she is pretending to be.
Monday 6th May
A deep space probe goes much deeper than anyone ever expected.and/or
What is your worst fear, your most terrifying phobia?
Sunday 5th May
What would make you turn terrorist?and/or
Footprints in the sand.
Saturday 4th May
People can't simply vanish, but sometimes they do.and/or
Characters | Locations | Objects |
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1 clerk/computer operator/sysop
1 innocent & naive man/woman 1 child (any age) 1 non-talking ghost 1 civilian pilot/navigator 2 thief/criminal 2 talking ghost 2 musician/artist 2 drunk/drug addict 2 military pilot/navigator 2 doctor/nurse/medic 2 cynical man/woman 3 police officer 3 ancient warrior 3 modern soldier 3 sorceror/magician 3 werewolf/vampire/etc. 3 archeologist/cleric 3 scientist/inventor 3 murderer/psychopath 3 seer/medium/telepath 3 any royal/noble rank except princess 4 princess 4 starship captain |
1 subway/train
1 city office 2 laboratory 2 aircraft 2 boat/yacht/ship (marine) 2 mine tunnel 2 deep desert 2 icy wasteland 2 tropical jungle 2 remote island 2 military bunker/HQ 3 another planet/moon/etc. 3 spacecraft (any type) |
1 water/food
1 warm/waterproof clothing 1 telephone/cellphone/radio 1 map/compass 1 bicycle/rollerskates/etc. 2 car/motorcycle/truck/etc. 2 ax/knife/sword/etc. (non-magic) 2 pistol/rifle/laser/etc. 2 ammunition/energy for above ;-) 2 sleigh/sled & deer/dogs 2 aircraft/spacecraft (any type) 2 magic object (any type, non-weapon) 3 magic weapon (any type) |
(Note, the character numbers were assigned randomly and have no real life significance. They are not intended to demean any persons or professions by awarding low or high grades to said persons or professions.)
Friday 3rd May
At every turn, the ghosts of my past haunt me.and/or
Pawing the ground, breathing fire, trumpeting like an elephant... and that was the good guy.
Thursday 2nd May
Can an immortal person die by violence, or starvation?and/or
Treasure capable of seducing a saint.
Wednesday 1st May
Crawling out from under the rock which has held me prisoner for eons.and/or
The message was not what was expected...
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