Writing Prompt
STORY STARTER
Prompt submitted by Jaime Rose
The world was turned upside down when magic users started popping up. They seemed to come from a place where magic was normal, being used in everyday life. How would the non-magical people react to finding out that, somewhere, magic was real?
Writings
Henry from HR
I’m John.
John-from-IT.
That’s how I introduce myself.
I used to be a superhero.
Figuratively speaking.
Locked out of your email?
I’m right here.
Keyboard on fire?
I’ll give that a go.
Accidentally deleted that report that’s due this afternoon because you’re a fucking moron?
You’re gonna love me.
What’s that, Karen-from-Accounting?
That virus is back and you need me to come sort you out again?
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That Day in Manhattan
Everything started the day a tall stone gate appeared in the middle of Manhattan.
It stood as tall as a small building, it’s pillars as thick as a school bus. Wrapped around these pillars were vines unnaturally green that emitted a thin purple mist. And inside this gateway was a translucent purple screen.
Nobody quite knew what to do about it. Nobody dared to enter, of course. Fear of the unknow...