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Challenge 11: Destiny. The computer whirs, its lights blink in patterns. Finally it spits out a card. On that card is the job that will define the main character’s life. Was it random? Or based on skills and preferences? At what age does it take place? Is your character comforted or angry? Multiple ficlies welcome as are sequels and prequels.

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Challengers

3 entries
  1. Planned Parenthood in 2278

    Author: As Large as Alone

    They used time tags, synced with central computing. Jan was born at 3:02:45 AM, and the randomizer picked “sleuth” from the list of needed future…

    Sep 20, 2013 · Ficly archive

  2. When Fate Is In Your Hands

    Author: THX 0477

    The guards hovered nearby, there partly for the ceremony of it all and partly to ensure no disgruntled initiate lashed out at The Wall. Who would do such a…

    Sep 13, 2013 · Ficly archive (1)

  3. Prostitute

    Author: RockPaperScissors

    Mom always told me I was a promiscuous young woman. “Your mom was also a bitch,” said 2. “Yeah, well, it doesn’t matter. Guess she was right.” I held the…

    Sep 12, 2013 · Ficly archive (1)