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| A woman who has just had her hair done. For what occasion? Or is there something magical or sinister about the mirror? |
Prompts
- In 1999 a lifesize waxwork of Adolph Hitler was stolen from a museum in Canada. Write the story of what the thieves intended to do with it.
- The Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race takes place around this time. Write a story about a boat race.
- It's Plan Your Epitaph Day. If you died tomorrow, what would your obituary/epitaph say?
- "The most exciting phrase to hear in science ... is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..." Isaac Asimov
- Today's guardian angel is Elemiah, who helps with travel, insight from the unconscious mind, changes, immigration, gaining positions of leadership, reconciliation and mutual agreement, ending a bad period and starting a happy one. Write a story about someone who has cause to call upon this angel.
Character
Names
Wilhelm,
Hugh, Hugo, Ira, Irene, Iris, Willy
Character
Traits
- Probably has an interest in the occult, magic or spiritualism,and be known for their knowledge of such things.
- Like extravagance and luxury, but not hard work.
- Tend to be lucky.
- May experience conflict between a sense of duty or responsibility and their self-interest and desire for pleasure.
- Status is important to them.
- Tend to be a bit of a show off.
- Love travel and exploration.
- May do well out of a lucky gamble or a discovery they make on their travels.
- When they write, their work is colourful and imaginative.
- In love, they will want more from a relationship than they are willing to give.
- May enter public life and use persuasive oratory. Or they may become merchants.
- Need to beware of greed and bitterness.
- Can be over-optimistic.
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Possibility
of isolating themselves emotionally.
- Can be fussy and judgemental.
Possible
Themes
Personal
reality.
Shared
history.
Conflicts
between the traditional and the modern.
Compromise
because of social expectations.
Objects
A merchant ship; an opened book; scales; gold coins; trumpets.
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