STRANGE SENTENCE STARTERS —— for the creative writer in you. Send these in and see what your partner comes up with as a scenario!

• “How many times are you going to do that, exactly?”
• “I had good intentions, I did it for a reason.”
• “We’re done. I’m done. This ends right now. You’re a monster.”
• “I trusted you!”
• “Is that supposed to scare me?”
• “Put the knife down.”
• “You were right. As per usual.”
• “Sometimes it’s hard to see the lines you’ve drawn until you’ve crossed them.”
• “You’re surprised because you have a soft spot for hot blondes.”
• “Why protect my reputation? I’m a dead man either way.”
• “You think you know me, as others think they know you.”
• “You can stay, but for no more than two nights.”
• “Please don’t look in this drawer. Please.”
• “I told you not to pick him up, he’s very sensitive.”
• “Yes. I might have given you rabies. But in my defense, that’s ridiculous and I didn’t.”
• “I’m sorry, my cell phone data coverage does not cover the bullshit zone you’re in.”
• “I was prepared for anything, except for what ensued.”
• “The story lingers on, but the version that is drawn is twisted,.”
• “You think I’m kidding. But I’ve never been more serious about anything in my entire life.”
• “How much would a stripper cost and why so much?”
• “I’m going to buy you a drink. Next week. On Thursday. When I get paid. Can you swing this one?”
• “There are two sides to every story.”
• “When I was little, I used to be afraid of mummies. And now look at me. I love dead people!”
• “What made me think that I could get away with such a plot?”
• “Because nothing says heterosexuality like a gold sash.”
• “Please don’t take it out on my boobs.”
• “When it gets really windy I look like a bizarre combination of Marilyn Monroe and Cousin It.”
• “I’ll never be a hero.”
• “How much money do you have on you?”
• “Please tell me that’s a raisin and not a tiny hamster shit you’re eating.”
• “Life is a lot better when you put things on your head.”
• “For someone who’s not very deep, I’m incredibly not shallow.”
• “I need you to remind me what it feels like to love you.”
• “I love you. What? No I don’t. Forget I said anything.”
• “If we got married, would I have to take your last name? Or could we just make up a new one?”
• “I don’t think I can do this anymore.”
• “I heard you say his/her name in your sleep last night. Want to explain or should I just leave?”
• “I want to spend the night with you tonight. But I also want to sleep on your side. And without you on the bed. So technically I just want your bed.”
• “Please don’t be proposing to me in an empty parking lot.”
• “Stop saying you’re sorry, you stupid fucking broken record. It’s done.”
• “I’m not jealous, I’m curious. About the things you were doing. With him/her. Without me.”
• “Your mother’s looks could kill. Actually, are you sure they haven’t before?”
• “If you’re breaking up with me tonight, can I at least eat first?”
• “Stop sweating. It’s not attractive during sex, and it’s not attractive now.”
• “Are you – are you checking me out? In the line for the confessional?”
• “We have to go. I might have told your mom I’m pregnant. I don’t know why I said that. I’m not.”
• “So what you’re saying it that you’re snorting sugar to get excited for sex.”
• “My dog licks better than you do.”
• “But through every stupid thing you do and say – and those are a lot, by the way – I love you.”
• “I don’t care if you’re growing another head. I’ll talk to both of them. I love you.”
• “And I’d take fifty years of not talking to you for just a day of doing so. I promise that’s a compliment.”
• “I don’t want to hide this anymore. I’m not some dirty little secret, you American Reject.”
• “This is a bit too dramatic for my taste, so can we skip it and have sex instead?”
• “I don’t want you to think of me as your personal sex toy.”
• “Thanks and all, but that makes me feel like a low-class escort, so.”
• “A kiss in exchange for every nice thing you say about me. Deal?”
• “Promise me you’re not like him/her. I need to hear it from your mouth. Promise me.”
• “Look, I’ve had my heart broken before. I’m not ready to let you in just yet. Anywhere.”
• “Don’t leave me here. Anywhere else, okay, but not here.”
• “I wish I could say that was the worst sex I ever had, but I’ve had worse.”
• “I just blew you. Could you look a little happier about it?”
• “I’m attracted to shiny things, so if it looks like I’m staring at your chest, it’s because I am.”
• “What is that!?”
• “Oh my god, were you shot!?”
• “Give me the gun. Now.”
• “Hello? Anyone in there?”

FOR TEXTERS;

• [text] This is upsetting.
• [text] Hey, are you up? If you’re not, can you wake up? I need some help.
• [text] She said that to you? Why?
• [text] Please come back. I miss you.
• [text] What are you good for if you’re not gonna bring me ice cream?
• [text] Can you ignore that last text? It wasn’t meant for you. I’m sorry.
• [text] …did you just send me a nude?
• [text] I don’t know why I said that.
• [text] Leave it to you to fuck the simplest of requests up.
• [text] Do we have to go to their wedding? He’s only my first cousin.
• [text] How much does ‘I love you’ mean to you?
• [text] I am not stalking you. But you should do something about your bathroom, it’s gross.
• [text] Please. I need this so badly.
• [text] I trust you completely.
• [text] I’m a genius. You’re a peasant. Everything makes sense again.
• [text] Hey, buddy! Got like, five hundred bucks I can borrow? Times ten.
• [text] She lost it. She completely lost it.
• [text] Please? I love you.
• [text] I think I’m gonna go to sleep now, but you keep thinking that.
• [text] I can’t say this out loud. They might be listening.
• [text] I never meant to hurt you.
• [text] You’re cute.
• [text] I just need you to understand how important you are to me.
• [text] Fuck off.
• [text] Okay. Guess we’ll leave it at that then.
• [text] Why should I believe you?

   It was interesting to listen to someone else’s unbiased take on the life of a trainee. Jae-jun smiled, thankful for the opportunity. As for the guitar, he had no idea where he would find the time. “Maybe I’ll give it a try sometime.” It would be a fun side project, but he worried that taking up a new hobby would detract from his necessary dance and vocal practices. “What’s your name, if I can ask?”

   Jae-jun wasn’t surprised when people didn’t recognize him, especially in an English-speaking setting. Normal conversations were a blessing, in fact. To tell him or not to tell him. “Yeah, it’s a pretty strict schedule.. Kind of puts your life on lock-down for a couple years.” The pinkette chuckled, looking sheepish until the mention of an instrument. “Aie– really?” He said, intrigue getting the better of him as he spoke a bit faster now. “I’ve always wanted to play, but it seems very, eh– complicated.”

“My thighs in a tux would look great to.” Tux, suit, not much of a difference. “Caleb already plays with dolls he’s got it down.”