I’m back! After spending all day traveling and flights constantly getting delayed. I did work on some drafts this trip so replies should be coming back starting tomorrow 🥳
labour - paris paloma … sentence starters
“So now I’ve gotta run.”
“This was an escape plan.”
“Dive into the waves below.”
“I know you’re a smart man.”
“And I’m getting fucking tired.”
“It’s dominance under a guise.”
“I’d watch and could not save her.”
“You make me do too much labor.”
“Silence haunts our bed chamber.”
“Why are you hanging on so tight.”
“It’s not an act of love if you make her.”
“The callous skin on my hands is cracking.”
“If our love ends would that be a bad thing?“
“All day, every day, therapist, mother, maid…”
“Apologies from my tongue, and never yours.”
“If our love died would that be the worst thing?“
“I can undo this mistake… at least I’ve gotta try.”
“Live to attend him, so that he never lifts a finger.”
“Emotional torture from the head of your high table.”
“Who tends the orchards? Who fixes up the gables?”
“She’d do what you taught her. She’d meet the same cruel fate.”
“I know you’re a smart man and weaponize the false incompetence.”
“And walk back down again to feel your words and their sharp sting?”
“Twenty-four seven, baby machine, so he can live out his picket fence dreams.”
“For somebody that I thought was my savior, you sure make me do a whole lot of labor.”
billie eilish : when we all fall asleep, where do we go? album … sentence starters
“I’m the bad guy.”
“I’m that bad type.”
“Let’s just let it go.”
“I’m not your baby.”
“Let me let you go.”
“Crying isn’t like you.”
“My soul? So cynical.”
“They called me weak.”
“Better off without them.”
“I can’t lose another life.”
“She’ll pity the men I know.”
“Your cover up is caving in.”
“’Sorry’ can’t save me, now.”
“All the good girls go to Hell.”
“Don’t say I’m not your type.”
“Didn’t mean to make you cry.”
“Too intoxicated to be scared.”
“I’ll only hurt you if you let me.”
“You said she’s scared of me?“
“I love you and I don’t want to.”
“I like the way they all scream.”
“You are my strange addiction.”
“Is there a 12 step just for you?“
“I could lie, say I like it like that.”
“You should see me in a crown.”
“Hurts, but I know how to hide it.”
“I’m not okay, I feel so scattered.”
“I’m gonna run this nothing town.”
“Oh, what a shame, I’m not there.”
“There’s nothing left to save, now.”
“Your silence is my favorite sound.”
“The debt I owe, gotta sell my soul.”
“I laugh along like nothing’s wrong.”
“Don’t you know too much already?“
“Tore my shirt to stop you bleeding.”
“Call me friend, but keep me closer.”
“But nothing ever stops you leaving.”
“You can pretend you don’t miss me.”
“Don’t you know I’m no good for you?“
“I do what I want when I’m wanting to.”
“Can’t commit to anything but a crime.”
“It’s not true… tell me I’ve been lied to.”
“I never really know how to please you.”
“I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to.”
“Bad, bad news: one of us is gonna lose.”
“I guess I’m pretty glad that you’re alone.”
“'Cause even God, herself, has enemies.”
“You’re looking at me like I’m see-through.”
“I know you don’t care, but can you listen?”
“Even after all this ends, can we pretend?”
“When we all fall asleep, where do we go?“
“You can lie, but I know that you’re not fine.”
“Told you not to worry, but maybe that’s a lie.”
“I know you’re not sorry. Why should you be?”
“Watch me make ‘em bow, one by one by one.”
“Tell me which one is worse, living or dying first.”
“Make the same mistakes, blame circumstance.”
“Honestly, I thought that I would be dead by now.”
“So, you’re a tough guy, ‘like it really rough’ guy?”
“I can’t tell you how much I wish I didn’t wanna stay.”
“I just wanted to protect you, but now I’ll never get to.”
“You know I’m not your friend without some greenery.”
“If you think I’m pretty, you should see me in a crown.”
“But, we knew right from the start that you’d fall apart.”
“The friends I’ve had to bury, they keep me up at night.”
“It’s probably something that shouldn’t be said out loud.”
“Why aren’t you scared of me? Why do you care for me?“
“What do you want from me? Why don’t you run from me?“
“I can’t afford to love someone who isn’t dying by mistake.”
“Creepin’ around like no one knows, think you’re so criminal.”
“I just never know how you feel… Do you even feel anything?”
“Pearly Gates look more like a picket fence once you get inside ‘em.”
“I just wanna make you feel okay, but all you do is look the other way.”
“Every time you talk, it’s all 'bout me, but you swear I’m not on your mind.”
“The way I’m drinking you down, like I wanna drown, like I wanna end me.”
“'Cause everybody wants something from me now, and I don’t wanna let 'em down.”
“It’s seeming more and more, like all we ever do is see how far it bends before it breaks in half.”
“I’m that bad type, make your mama sad type, make your girlfriend mad type, might seduce your dad type.”
PROMPTS FOR THE LONER * assorted dialogue for the one who walks alone, adjust as necessary
i don't need your help.
you won't have to deal with me much longer.
that's the only thing i need from you.
it's safer to just push everyone away.
you can do this by yourself.
who said i was helping?
that's not what we agreed to.
i work better alone.
you're not coming.
stay here.
this is my duty.
i have a job to do.
i don't work well with others.
i never agreed to take you with me.
things are better when i'm alone.
i don't need anyone.
don't you have someone else to talk to?
i won't be of any help.
i'm sorry. you're not coming with me.
you stay put.
i'll help just this once.
don't follow me.
this is where we part ways.
there is no "we."
i never needed your help anyway.
you've been a thorn in my side since we met.
i said that i would take you there. that's it.
there was no agreement.
i never said we would stick together.
you need someone else.
i'm not the one you're looking for.
i've been alone my whole life.
i like my solitude.
i've never needed anyone else.
ever since that day, i've been alone.
don't lean on me.
don't rely on me for anything.
i'll only let you down.
i'd be happier if i was alone.
you sleep. i'll keep watch.
that's not what i said.
you're putting words in my mouth.
it's easier for me to go solo.
everyone i've ever loved has left me.
people die every day.
i can do more damage on my own.
did i ask for your help?
when i tell you to run, you run.
get out of here.
don't look back.
i'm not the one for you.
if i start caring about you, you'll end up dead.
everyone i've ever loved has died.
this is over between us.
go away.
happy birthday! 🥳 … sentence starters
“Ready for your first present?”
“Big whoop, it’s your birthday.”
“SURPRISE! Happy birthday, (name)!”
“Another year older! Looking forward to it?”
“Go on, blow out the candles! Make a wish!”
“Why don’t you like celebrating your birthday?”
“I was told I had to get you something, so here.”
“Dang, I think I ate way too much cake and ice cream.”
“I might have blown up too many balloons for the party…”
“What? You don’t like birthday cake? Who doesn’t like birthday cake?”
“Wait, so you’ve never had a proper birthday party? Oh, we’re changing that.”
“I get that you don’t like celebrating your birthday, but I still want you to have fun.”
“I couldn’t afford to get you a present, but I hope the gist of my presence is enough.”
“No, I didn’t get you too many presents… pay no mind to the moving truck currently pulling into the driveway.”
“I ordered a cake that says ‘happy birthday’. They sent me a cake that says ‘Mathy Booby’. Something tells me they misheard me on the phone.”
My muse(s): Atom Eve
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PROMPTS FOR SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES * assorted dialogue for eerie situations, adjust as necessary 👻
where have you been? i've been looking all over for you.
where did you find that?
that wasn't here before.
that's it! i'm leaving!
i came back for you.
do you do this often?
if you didn't do it, who did?
i think we're being watched.
did that painting just move?
the locals say this place is haunted.
follow me, and stay quiet.
we need to get to the bottom of this.
something weird is going on.
i don't like the look of this.
this is the last time i listen to you.
i think you should see this.
there's no service in here.
where did it go? it was right here five seconds ago.
did you hear that?
this place is cursed.
they say someone died in here.
i'm not staying here another second.
do you smell something?
get in here! now!
we're supposed to be the only ones here.
those were footsteps.
someone else is here.
last one out's a rotten egg!
who made that noise?
i don't believe in that stuff.
the light's not working.
my battery is dead.
we should split up.
it's too late!
you came back for me?
is that blood?
no way. i'm not doing this alone.
we need to stick together.
hello? is anyone here?
i'm getting out of here!
the locals don't like this place.
looks like we're stuck here for the night.
that place looks creepy.
i don't like the look of this place.
who made that noise?
i don't believe in ghosts.
i'm getting the hell away from this place.
do you get the feeling we're being watched?
that's impossible.
i'm not going into the creepy basement alone.
what is wrong with you?
hurry! get inside!
there's no such thing as coincidences.
i'm not going first. you go.
any volunteers?
not sure we're supposed to be here.
come on! it'll be fun!
remind me never to come with you.
the door's locked! we're trapped!
hide! in here!
no way. i'll stay right here.
you keep watch.
i can't take another second of this.
are you thinking what i'm thinking?
when did this happen?
it's getting dark. we should camp here for the night.
i've heard stories about this place.
i'm not sticking around to find out.
this is bad. this is very bad.
i thought i lost you!
we need to put an end to this.
do you believe in ghosts?
we shouldn't have come here.
let's try the back door!
oh great. a creepy basement.
you go first.
this was your idea.
i don't want to die!
don't be such a scaredy cat.
where does this door lead?
come out, come out, wherever you are!
how did i let you drag me into this?
remind me never to come back.
that was quick thinking.
so that's it?
nothing's going to happen! trust me!
i can't believe you talked me into this.
you owe me big time.
they told me to stay away.
this isn't what i signed up for.
you never told me this would happen.
trust me. i'll get us out.
i think we're stuck.
Halsey — Manic Album {Sentence Starters}
“Think I took it way too far.”
“I’m my own biggest enemy.”
“I think I’m making a mistake.”
“I only wanna die some days.”
“Then I’ll just hate everybody.”
“Took my heart and sold it out.”
“Hope a bit of it will be enough.”
“I’ll leave you the dust, my love.”
“I don’t know how you even see.”
“Somehow, I just want you more.”
“And I’m terrified, but I can’t resist.”
“And if they laugh, then fuck ‘em all.”
“I won’t stop ‘til I get where you are.”
“You look at me with eyes so dark…”
“I hope that you hurt more than I do.”
“I was afraid to leave you on your own.”
“Oh my God, there’s no way that’s me.“
“I tried to help you. It just made you mad.”
“Someone, please come and flirt with me.”
“There’s power in the words you whisper…”
“You can take a chance, come take my hand.”
“I’m so glad I never ever had a baby with you.”
“But it seems I’m only clinging to an idea now.”
“That I wasn’t in love then, and I’m still not now.”
“Stuck between the having it all and giving it up.”
“Seems like, now, it’s impossible to work this out.”
“Can’t remember half the time that I’ve been alive.”
“Is it really that strange if I always wanna change?”
“'Cause I don’t need anyone, I don’t need anyone.”
“No, you’re not half the man you think that you are.”
“Bad news, think I’ll probably die before I have you.”
“Got no anger, got no malice, just a little bit of regret.”
“And I can’t remember why the decision wasn’t mine.”
“I spent a long time substituting honest with sarcastic.”
“I know that I love you, but I’m still learning to love myself.”
“It’s crazy when the thing you love the most is the detriment.”
“You should know there’s power in the words you’re thinking.”
“I’m just a fucked up girl who’s lookin’ for my own piece of mind.”
“And in my world, the people on the street don’t know my name.”
“Nothing’s gonna hurt you, baby. Nothing’s gonna make you cry.”
“I know that I’ve done some wrong, but I’m trying to make it right.”
“If I could make you love me, maybe you could make me love me.”
“And you can’t fill the hole inside of you with money, drugs and cars.”
“'Cause you can’t love nothing unless there’s something in it for you.”
“Would you make out with me underneath the shelter of the balcony?“
“It’s still not strong enough to carry the weight of the choices I’ve made.”
“I’m the worst of my enemies and I don’t really know what to do with me.”
“Told me pick my battles and be picking ‘em wise, but I wanna pick 'em all and I don’t want to decide.”