Our hero, Derek, is a superbly fit, benevolent expert, influenced by the occult and the mysterious.
Finding a sustaining power in misfortune, he achieves a complete and permanent character transformation.
Opposing him, a weak, laser-wielding tradesman, subjected to adverse conditions (MacGuffin: It doesn’t matter what it does, but all the characters want it), who reverses certain opinions when her fallacy is revealed.
The villain's goal: Control a Treasure.
Setting: in the city red light district
Hook: News
Elements:
- An orbital satellite capable of monitoring all major post-human activity.
- A alien talisman granting cosmic power.
- Uncanny power transfered to an innocent bystander.
- A former assassin seeking redemption for past sins.
Prompt rules:
It's going to be weird. It's pulp! Embrace the oddity and the strange juxtapositions!
No, seriously, don't think too much about it. None of it is plausible; half of it isn't even possible. Just write!
Why are you still here? The deadline is on Monday! Get writing!
Pulp prompts are a custom blend of Plotto, TVTropes, and Abulafia Oracles, with a dash of Lester Dent for spice.
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