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** When viewed, [[http://scp-wiki.net/scp-071 SCP-071 ("Degenerative Metamorphic Entity")]] changes its form to match that of its observer's strongest sexual desire, even if that sexual desire is for [[BestialityIsDepraved dogs]] or [[ILoveTheDead corpses]]. If the observer has sex with it, he or she suffers significant temporary and permanent negative side effects.
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** When viewed, [[http://scp-wiki.net/scp-071 SCP-071 ("Degenerative Metamorphic Entity")]] changes its form to match that of its observer's strongest sexual desire, even if that sexual desire is for [[BestialityIsDepraved dogs]] or [[ILoveTheDead corpses]]. If the observer has sex with it, he or she suffers they suffer significant temporary and permanent negative side effects.
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This is a favorite technique of the MasterOfIllusion, who may use it to trap others in a LotusEaterMachine, or the kinds of monsters that get satisfaction out of [[EmotionEater manipulating their victims' emotions]]. After all, it's much easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar, and the victim often won't even be able to realize the danger until it's [[DeathByIrony too late]]. Even if s/he realizes it's not real, the power of the desire [[PrefersTheIllusion may entice them to remain "deceived."]] The DealWithTheDevil also frequently runs on this trope, exacting a horrible price in exchange for one's heart's desire, frequently in a way that makes it not worth it in the end. This is why your parents always told you not to take candy from strangers.
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This is a favorite technique of the MasterOfIllusion, who may use it to trap others in a LotusEaterMachine, or the kinds of monsters that get satisfaction out of [[EmotionEater manipulating their victims' emotions]]. After all, it's much easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar, and the victim often won't even be able to realize the danger until it's [[DeathByIrony too late]]. Even if s/he realizes they realize it's not real, the power of the desire [[PrefersTheIllusion may entice them to remain "deceived."]] The DealWithTheDevil also frequently runs on this trope, exacting a horrible price in exchange for one's heart's desire, frequently in a way that makes it not worth it in the end. This is why your parents always told you not to take candy from strangers.
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* ''Series/{{Raven}}'' has a rare heroic example: after becoming the champion of the first series, Lamar wins his heart's desire in the form of a boating holiday with his family.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNumbershots'': The Numbers are attracted towards people who deeply desire something, twisting their desires in order to corrupt and possess them. However, this doesn't work if their target's desire is truly selfless, or if there's not enough darkness already lurking in their hearts for the Numbers to work with.
* ''Fanfic/RubyHaze'': When [[spoiler:Fiona Fox]] touches the Phantom Ruby embedded inside John's hand, it gives them a vision of this nature. This motivates them to start scheming how to steal it for themselves, hoping to use its powers to make their dreams come true.
* ''Fanfic/SwordsAndSorcery'' has the Mirror of Erised, which shows anyone who looks into it their deepest desire.
** The first time she looks into the mirror, Iris sees a vision of the parents she'd never had a chance to know, depicting them as deeply loving and doting people. Later, the reflection shifts to show her parents surrounded by the other friends she's made at Hogwarts, sitting in the stands watching her dueling Shirou and managing to score a single hit against the MasterSwordsman.
** Shirou sees a vision of his twenty-year-old self, who's smiling [[spoiler:the same way that Kiritsugu smiled the day he saved him from the fire]].
* ''Fanfic/TenVersusBlight'': The desire demoness Kitty attempts this during her fight with Neria, who had recently gone through a bad breakup with Alistair. Their relationship had ended since Alistair wouldn't be able to marry Neria if he became king; therefore, Kitty disguises herself as an elven, non-royal version of Alistair, removing that blockade.
* ''Fanfic/RubyHaze'': When [[spoiler:Fiona Fox]] touches the Phantom Ruby embedded inside John's hand, it gives them a vision of this nature. This motivates them to start scheming how to steal it for themselves, hoping to use its powers to make their dreams come true.
* ''Fanfic/SwordsAndSorcery'' has the Mirror of Erised, which shows anyone who looks into it their deepest desire.
** The first time she looks into the mirror, Iris sees a vision of the parents she'd never had a chance to know, depicting them as deeply loving and doting people. Later, the reflection shifts to show her parents surrounded by the other friends she's made at Hogwarts, sitting in the stands watching her dueling Shirou and managing to score a single hit against the MasterSwordsman.
** Shirou sees a vision of his twenty-year-old self, who's smiling [[spoiler:the same way that Kiritsugu smiled the day he saved him from the fire]].
* ''Fanfic/TenVersusBlight'': The desire demoness Kitty attempts this during her fight with Neria, who had recently gone through a bad breakup with Alistair. Their relationship had ended since Alistair wouldn't be able to marry Neria if he became king; therefore, Kitty disguises herself as an elven, non-royal version of Alistair, removing that blockade.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog,'' when [[BewitchedAmphibians Tiana]] steals the magical talisman that [[WitchDoctor Facilier]] needs for his EvilPlan, he conjures up a vision where she's a human again, in the dream restaurant that she's been working for years to open, and [[TheFinalTemptation offers to give it all to her]] if she hands it back and lets him keep [[LoveInterest Naveen]]. At this point, however, she realizes that she needs her restaurant ''and'' Naveen to be happy, and tries to smash the talisman instead. Sadly for Tiana, Facilier's LivingShadow snags it before it hits the ground, but it isn't long before Tiana turns the tables and actually smashes it, causing Facilier and his shadow to be dragged to the Other Side.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog,'' ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'', when [[BewitchedAmphibians Tiana]] steals the magical talisman that [[WitchDoctor Facilier]] needs for his EvilPlan, he conjures up a vision where she's a human again, in the dream restaurant that she's been working for years to open, and [[TheFinalTemptation offers to give it all to her]] if she hands it back and lets him keep [[LoveInterest Naveen]]. At this point, however, she realizes that she needs her restaurant ''and'' Naveen to be happy, and tries to smash the talisman instead. Sadly for Tiana, Facilier's LivingShadow snags it before it hits the ground, but it isn't long before Tiana turns the tables and actually smashes it, causing Facilier and his shadow to be dragged to the Other Side.
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* ''Fanfic/KwamiMagiHomuraMagica'': Since Daizzi is the Kwami of Jubiliation, her powers naturally counteract despair; this makes Pigella [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower a potent counter]] against the Incubator's despair-driven system. Not only can she purify Soul Gems, she can destroy Familiars on her own, [[spoiler:including those created by Walpurgisnacht]].
* ''Fanfic/ALoudAmongDemons'': During "Truth Seekers", Lincoln is exposed to a gas that renders him unable to lie to himself. One of the hallucinations he suffers in this state implies that his greatest desire is [[spoiler:being able to keep both his human family and all of the demonic friends he's made in Hell]].
* ''Fanfic/MagicalGirlsUniteRetransformed'' has the Dream Worlds; whenever a Puella Magi witches out, their soul manifests inside an personalized LotusEaterMachine, trapped in an idealistic, utopian fantasy catering to their greatest desires. This renders them unable to even ''think about'' trying to leave or return home.
* ''Fanfic/ALoudAmongDemons'': During "Truth Seekers", Lincoln is exposed to a gas that renders him unable to lie to himself. One of the hallucinations he suffers in this state implies that his greatest desire is [[spoiler:being able to keep both his human family and all of the demonic friends he's made in Hell]].
* ''Fanfic/MagicalGirlsUniteRetransformed'' has the Dream Worlds; whenever a Puella Magi witches out, their soul manifests inside an personalized LotusEaterMachine, trapped in an idealistic, utopian fantasy catering to their greatest desires. This renders them unable to even ''think about'' trying to leave or return home.
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* ''VideoGame/FallenLondon'': The Masters of the Bazaar host an AbsurdlyHighStakesGame called The [sic]Marvellous, a card tournament where the winner gets whatever reasonable desire they want from an ultra-powerful insanely rich corporation. The catch? Not only do you have to 'convince' the other five contestants in the game to play again, but during the final round, the losing player can bet something of great value, from their vast fortunes to an aspect of their soul, and it ''will'' be taken from them if they lose. Many players have been ruined or driven insane trying to obtain the ultimate prize; [[spoiler:the potential winner, Beechwood, is one such player who went mad because he ''won'' the game, and seeks to win again - this time, wishing that the Bazaar ''ends'' the games. Sacrificing this chance yourself ensures you'll lose your heart's desire, but you'll obtain a supernatural deck that can help you win your daily battles.]]
