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[fleurmortelle]

SIX WORD STORIES MEME
tell a story in six words




1. Post your top level comment with a six word story prompt (or more than one!)  Making up your own is fine too.
2. Other people respond
3. ???
4. Profit

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camille giroux | original | ota

[op21]

[ ooc; background story on profile. no shipping. would love contemporary-ish muses, Camille's from mid-19th century. ]


one. | Death afforded her a second chance.

two. | Beneath bright skirts, she wears sorrow.

wildcard. | Bring your own!

Cobb Vanth | The Mandalorian | ota

[heypartner]

1. No one stumbles in to town.
2. Yup, there's a sandstorm coming in.
3. You know, I miss it sometimes.
4. This? [ touches scar at his temple ]
5. You draw fast or die first.

4

[foundlingfather]

Yes. How did you get it? [There's a tilt of the helm, that could be of curiosity.] When the mining collective took over the town?

Connor | Detroit: Become Human | ota

[lickstheevidence]

i. Some days...was it worth it?

ii. Time spent hiding my true self.

iii. Waiting for light from the tunnel.

iv. Is this what my life is?

v. Maybe I should have stayed asleep.

v.

[wileecoyote]

Can you do that then? ['Cause Billy can't help but notice that neat little LED embedded in your temple, Connor.] Or's it just a simulation? Correct me if I'm wrong here - not that I give two fucks but hear me out - I'm picturing a metric fuckton of neon hieroglyphics like, uh, what's-his-name in The Matrix. Proper '80s hacker shit.

William Butcher | The Boys | ota

[wileecoyote]

i. Torched the haystack. Found the needle.

ii. Stray dog looks friendly. Goodbye hand.

iii. It costs too much, staying human.

iv. New liver. Break open the champagne!

Shaun Gilmore | Critical Role | ota

[gloriouslygood]

1. Loved him enough to pretend otherwise.
2. I started with nothing but talent.
3. You can do better than that.
4. Darling don't worry. It's just business.
5. There's no study needed for me.

sansa stark | asoiaf/got | ota

[eyried]

1. Trusted. Loved. Betrayed Trust, Feigned Love.
2. You and I. A tragic miscalculation.
3. The crown will go to me.
4. wildcard!

Adam Parrish | The Raven Cycle | ota

[feelawake]

1. "Wrong number," says a familiar voice.

2. New start. New you. Not you.

3. Beers were cracked. So were jaws.

wei wuxian | the untamed/mdzs

[flauntist]

1. And suddenly we were strangers again.
2. Finding you was like coming home.
3. I am always last to know.
4. Sometimes my best isn’t good enough.
5. Rock bottom? Hey, I like climbing.

Kim Shin / The Lonely and Great God – Goblin / OTA

[kimshin]

1. Her face changed; her soul didn't.
2. All my first loves were you.
3. Watched him fight with the dishwasher.
4. Rain all day tomorrow. Bring umbrella.

[love_the_smell]

[ ooc; really enjoyed this drama. c: If by "enjoyed" we mean "cried buckets". would you like a thread with a Midnight from My Hero Academia? I'm thinking a variation on 3 - the dishwasher sets his house on fire and Pro Heroes come to evacuate, ahaha. ]

Jessica Whitly - Prodigal Son - OTA

[shoethrower]

1. Stitching new wounds with old thread.

2. "Wrong number," says a familiar voice.

3. "Is being hateful your entire personality?"

(( Assumed CR & Cross-Canon is A-OK. ))

1.

[malcolmbright]

I feel seen by this one.

Kate Cordello - NonFandom OC - OTA

[bossyboiler]

1. "Cupcakes are not muffins, stop it."

2. "I’m sorry for being human today."

3. "It's not okay but I'm alright."

4. Midnight cravings lead to morning regrets.

[ OOC -- Info. Kate's abilities include a quickened healing factor that she can let people borrow. In addition, she can create forcefields. She also likes to bake, a lot. Assumed CR & cross-canon is great! ]

jessica jones | jj/defenders

[underachievement]

1. For Sale: Soda Stream. Never used.
2. Not a damsel. A boss fight.
3. She didn’t have a comfort zone.
4. “I’m not sorry. It’s my job.”
5. Now starring in headlines and obituaries.

akira kurusu (joker) | persona 5 | ota

[jokingoff]

1. Rolling chairs? Check. Sticks? Check. Jousting!

2. He points, “Look! It’s a distraction!”

3. My crush? My best friend’s boyfriend.

4. Fork in road. Knife in back.

5. “D” in english? I was cheeted.

6. [ bring your own story! ]

Bucky Barnes - MCU

[woundedwinter]

1. Whiskey and regret. A typical Tuesday.

2. Why do I attract blonde disasters?

3. We earned The Howling Commandos name.

4. I don't like being cold anymore.

4

[standardprocedure]

Ugh. Neither do I. Chicago winters can suck it.

[Which is probably why she keeps so many micro-plush blankets and throws on hand.]

Alice - OUAT Wonderland

[lovenotwishes]

1. Three wishes were three too many.
2. True love hides in unexpected places.
3. They said she was mad. Fools.
4. No damsels. We saved each other.
5. Hearts once broken were carefully mended.

legosi — beastars — ota

[carnivorish]

1- Painfully, he changed "is" to "was."
2- He turns, strides triumphantly, into lamppost.
3- House for rent. Must tolerate ghosts.
4- Death extends his hand, smiling, "Deal?"
5- Didn’t Study. Plan B: "Food Poisoning."
6- Best puppy. Not the best dogwolf.

( angst, romance, humor, or just high school hijinx. feel free to bring your own story if none of the above inspires you! )

[love_the_smell]

[ ooc; let me know if this is okay! c: setting this in the BNHA universe since humans would probably shock Legosi but animal physiologies are normal in her canon. ]



[ Nemuri was accustomed to clumsy high school kids. She'd been teaching them for a couple of years and had found that they were magnets for trouble, especially in her line of work.

However, this looked to be just a normal gaffe - she was just passing by on patrol, watching as a kid who looked like a wolf said goodbye to one who looked like a bunny - and when the snowy white rabbit kid had waved goodbye one last time and rounded the corner, the boy turned around happily to go his own way... and walked into a lamppost with a loud clang.

She grabbed the high school kid before he could fall over, giving him a reassuring smile. ]

Hey. You okay? [ She held up one manicured finger. ] How many fingers can you see?

Soubi Agatsuma | Loveless

[pinnedwings]

[info/warnings/opt-out here]

1. We're lying in bed. He's lying.

2. The way they leave says everything.

3. You made pain sound so beautiful.

Wildcard: bring your own!

2

[biolightning]

Does it? I never really paid attention.

esther moreau / original / ota

[57times]

1. Wearily; "Look, I'm sorry - I'm exhausted."

2. "You're the one who called me."

3. "You should have thought about that."

4. "What're you trying to accomplish here..?"

5. "His fault, he had it coming."

6. "Ask nicely, and maybe I'll help."

holly genovese / original (vampire) / ota

[mobprincess]

1. [Sat on the swings, late. Alone. ]

2. "This ain't really the time, dude."

3. "And this is my problem...how?"

4. [Cradling bloody knee;] fuckin' concrete, man...

5. "I'm not cryin'", she said tearfully.

6. [Bring your own!]

Malcolm Bright | Prodigal Son

[malcolmbright]

1. Unwanted boy grows into wanted man.

2. Window shattered. Intruder shot. Keys found.

3. The mirror shows my father’s face.

3

[versigny]

[ Margaery finds him in the hallway where the guest bathrooms are, interest seemingly piqued by the giant antique mirror her grandfather had insisted on bidding for. despite her many insults about her late husband, her grandmother won't let them get rid of the ugly monstrosity. ]

Are you alright, Malcolm?

Maria Hill | MCU

[standardprocedure]

[OTA for gen; f/m 30+ for anything shippy.]

1: Cocktail and lobotomy needed. *rubs forehead*

2: Quit coffee: short nails, shorter fuse.

3: Called me worthless. Proved him wrong.

4: Aliens came. Saw mankind. Left laughing.

5: Bring your own. Lots of possibilities.

Stanford Pines | Gravity Falls

[stanford_pines]

1. Born a twin; Graduated only child.

2. Endless stars. Home is there somewhere.

3. Lost in wilderness, he found himself.

[Assumed CR, cross-canon OK. Please don't even try to flirt with him if you're under 40.]

Olivia Moore | Original character | OTA

[death_calling]

1. Taking up a sport. Boxing, perhaps?
2. Lifetime accomplishment? Directed a Viking funeral.
3. Cheesecake Factory. My new adopted home.
4. Nightmares about college...graduated years ago...

((Assumed CR is completely fine))

Cas | Supernatural (Endverse)

[useinsouciant]

01. I miss my wings the most.
02. It's been an interesting few years.
03. Who knows what comes next.

Number Five | The Umbrella Academy

[forasecond]

1. "Torched the haystack. Found the needle."

2. Often, my memories taste like ash.

3. Blood-stained hands never truly wash clean.

1

[destiny_fulfilled]

Right, right... so I get that the haystack is metaphorical, but .. like, are we talking literal torching here? Because if I have to help bury any roasty-toasty corpses, I'm out.