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0 0Primal Polymorphs
Shapeshifters that prefer a simple life, usually in the wild.
3 3ReTitle
Conspicuous examples of works with titles that start with "re-", sometimes lampshading how generic or overused they are.
1 21Hidden Mechanic (Grabbed by CardboardBot, last call for examples before preparing for launch)
A mechanic in a video game that is not explained to the player.
0 13Leaving In The Count Off
When drumstick or verbal count offs before a song are left in the final work
1 28Psychosexual Horror (launching 06/11)
A subgenre that explores psychosexual development as a subject matter, including themes of sexual development and sexual activities.
3 15Friendship Hating Antagonist
Antagonistic figures who specifically despise friendship and bonds.
1 3The Night Agent
Low man on the totem pole discovers a governmental conspiracy.
1 12Apartment Building Of Horrors
An apartment complex is a bad place to live, whether for supernatural or mundane reasons.
0 4Devastating Remark
Someone says something that leaves another person an emotional wreck
1 14"Away From Child" Anxiety
Parents leave their children alone to get some alone time but ultimately end up thinking of them
0 10Crass Canuck (Launching at 10th June)
The unstereotypical Canadian who is rude and brash.
0 7Monochromatic Impact Shot (Needs more examples)
A strong, often lethal blow is emphasized by Deliberate Monochrome.
1 55Adaptational Romance Downgrade (WIP)
An inversion of Promoted To Love Interest. A romantic relationship from the original is downplayed or Adapted Out in the adaptation.
0 9Dramatic Choir Number (Launching at June 12th)
A choir is added to a musical track for dramatic effect.
0 8Obliviously Superpowered
A character has powers but isn't aware of them - even while using them.
0 13"Art as Magic" Allegory (formerly Art is Magic)
The use of speculative fiction as an obvious allegory for the creative process.
0 12Chronic Self-Deprecation
A character that, for whatever reason, has an exceedingly low self-image.
0 21And There Was Much Indifference
A character dies and no one cares.
0 8Angry Item Tapping
Tapping an item in your hand (or another surface) to show anger, annoyance, disgust or dominance.
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0 16Soft Rock (LAUNCHING Saturday 12PM Eastern time)
Rock music performed in a gentler and quieter style than usual.
Created: Jun 3rd 2023 at 10:42:44 AM