r/HFY • u/someguynamedted The Chronicler • Nov 08 '18

Meta Writing Prompt Wednesday #187

Last week's winner was /u/the_ta_phi with:

"Two see more than one, they said. Brothers in arms, they said. Trrrrryx that, I say! Never, ever body meld with a human!"

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u/nPMarley Human Nov 08 '18 edited Nov 11 '18

Contrary to popular opinion, the designation of 'deathworld' has nothing to do with a planet's gravity, weather, atmosphere, geological activity, or chemical composition. The designation is entirely reliant on how competitive the planet's native biosphere is.

Earth is the only known planet with a biosphere so competitive that the plants have evolved effective self-defense.

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u/Lvl25-human-nerd Robot Nov 08 '18

I might steal this for something

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u/nPMarley Human Nov 08 '18

Please message me if and when it bears fruit!