The Story Engine
@storyenginedeck.bsky.social
The deck of endless story prompts for writers, DMs, RPG players, teachers & storytellers. https://storyenginedeck.com
Think the pen is mightier than the sword?
Put it to the test in a Writing Battle!
The Story Engine is sponsoring @writingbattle.bsky.social's upcoming Tempest Owl contest, where $26,000 is up for grabs across 9 categories. Winners will get a copy of The Story Engine in addition to a cash prize!
Put it to the test in a Writing Battle!
The Story Engine is sponsoring @writingbattle.bsky.social's upcoming Tempest Owl contest, where $26,000 is up for grabs across 9 categories. Winners will get a copy of The Story Engine in addition to a cash prize!
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Think the pen is mightier than the sword?
Put it to the test in a Writing Battle!
The Story Engine is sponsoring @writingbattle.bsky.social's upcoming Tempest Owl contest, where $26,000 is up for grabs across 9 categories. Winners will get a copy of The Story Engine in addition to a cash prize!
Put it to the test in a Writing Battle!
The Story Engine is sponsoring @writingbattle.bsky.social's upcoming Tempest Owl contest, where $26,000 is up for grabs across 9 categories. Winners will get a copy of The Story Engine in addition to a cash prize!
Don't let the name fool you. The Fangs of the Turtle don't have much bite.
The funny little fish like nibbling algae off the turtle god's shell. They'll also nibble the dead skin off your toes if you dip them in the crater lake where the Turtle resides.
The funny little fish like nibbling algae off the turtle god's shell. They'll also nibble the dead skin off your toes if you dip them in the crater lake where the Turtle resides.
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Don't let the name fool you. The Fangs of the Turtle don't have much bite.
The funny little fish like nibbling algae off the turtle god's shell. They'll also nibble the dead skin off your toes if you dip them in the crater lake where the Turtle resides.
The funny little fish like nibbling algae off the turtle god's shell. They'll also nibble the dead skin off your toes if you dip them in the crater lake where the Turtle resides.
Want a festive character-building exercise?
Try figuring out what the characters in your WIP would get each other for the holidays!
The amount (or lack) of thought someone puts into a gift will tell you a lot about their character.
Reply to tell us what your protagonist wants for Christmas!
Try figuring out what the characters in your WIP would get each other for the holidays!
The amount (or lack) of thought someone puts into a gift will tell you a lot about their character.
Reply to tell us what your protagonist wants for Christmas!
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Want a festive character-building exercise?
Try figuring out what the characters in your WIP would get each other for the holidays!
The amount (or lack) of thought someone puts into a gift will tell you a lot about their character.
Reply to tell us what your protagonist wants for Christmas!
Try figuring out what the characters in your WIP would get each other for the holidays!
The amount (or lack) of thought someone puts into a gift will tell you a lot about their character.
Reply to tell us what your protagonist wants for Christmas!
Your D&D party is doing an in-world Secret Santa.
What's the perfect gift for your character?
Reply below to tell us what they'd want to get!
What's the perfect gift for your character?
Reply below to tell us what they'd want to get!
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Your D&D party is doing an in-world Secret Santa.
What's the perfect gift for your character?
Reply below to tell us what they'd want to get!
What's the perfect gift for your character?
Reply below to tell us what they'd want to get!
Missed Dungeon Tryouts on Kickstarter?
This is your chance to get caught up! The party game of fantasy misadventure is now available for pre-order at:
www.storyenginedeck.com/dungeontryouts
This is your chance to get caught up! The party game of fantasy misadventure is now available for pre-order at:
www.storyenginedeck.com/dungeontryouts
Pre-order Dungeon Tryouts: The Party Game of Fantasy Misadventure on BackerKit
Adventure fantasy meets unhinged all-ages party game! Pitch wannabe heroes for hilarious quests to make your friends laugh and win!
The premise? You run an adventuring agency where you try to find qu...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Missed Dungeon Tryouts on Kickstarter?
This is your chance to get caught up! The party game of fantasy misadventure is now available for pre-order at:
www.storyenginedeck.com/dungeontryouts
This is your chance to get caught up! The party game of fantasy misadventure is now available for pre-order at:
www.storyenginedeck.com/dungeontryouts
One thing we learned at our UK fulfillment hub?
Fulfillment centers go through A LOT of boxes - and they make great packing material if you run them through a shredder.
That commitment to sustainability is just one of the things we love about working with partners like Spiral Galaxy!
Fulfillment centers go through A LOT of boxes - and they make great packing material if you run them through a shredder.
That commitment to sustainability is just one of the things we love about working with partners like Spiral Galaxy!
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
One thing we learned at our UK fulfillment hub?
Fulfillment centers go through A LOT of boxes - and they make great packing material if you run them through a shredder.
That commitment to sustainability is just one of the things we love about working with partners like Spiral Galaxy!
Fulfillment centers go through A LOT of boxes - and they make great packing material if you run them through a shredder.
That commitment to sustainability is just one of the things we love about working with partners like Spiral Galaxy!
Want to start some new holiday traditions?
Our Holiday Worldbuilding Bundle has everything you need to create the ultimate winter wonderland for your next tale!
Visit our website to grab a bundle (and get 10% off core decks when you do)!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
Our Holiday Worldbuilding Bundle has everything you need to create the ultimate winter wonderland for your next tale!
Visit our website to grab a bundle (and get 10% off core decks when you do)!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Want to start some new holiday traditions?
Our Holiday Worldbuilding Bundle has everything you need to create the ultimate winter wonderland for your next tale!
Visit our website to grab a bundle (and get 10% off core decks when you do)!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
Our Holiday Worldbuilding Bundle has everything you need to create the ultimate winter wonderland for your next tale!
Visit our website to grab a bundle (and get 10% off core decks when you do)!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
There's only one slot left at our biggest Dungeon Tryouts pledge tier - and today is your LAST DAY to claim it!
This tier lets YOU give @acstu.bsky.social the art notes for one Adventurer card. Pledge today to get one of your characters added to Dungeon Tryouts!
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This tier lets YOU give @acstu.bsky.social the art notes for one Adventurer card. Pledge today to get one of your characters added to Dungeon Tryouts!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There's only one slot left at our biggest Dungeon Tryouts pledge tier - and today is your LAST DAY to claim it!
This tier lets YOU give @acstu.bsky.social the art notes for one Adventurer card. Pledge today to get one of your characters added to Dungeon Tryouts!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
This tier lets YOU give @acstu.bsky.social the art notes for one Adventurer card. Pledge today to get one of your characters added to Dungeon Tryouts!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
Want to send your party on a winter adventure?
We've assembled a HOLIDAY HOMEBREW BUNDLE that has all the essentials for a festive and/or frozen campaign!
Pick one up to create a winter wonderland with its own seasonal customs, myths, and in-world traditions!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
We've assembled a HOLIDAY HOMEBREW BUNDLE that has all the essentials for a festive and/or frozen campaign!
Pick one up to create a winter wonderland with its own seasonal customs, myths, and in-world traditions!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Want to send your party on a winter adventure?
We've assembled a HOLIDAY HOMEBREW BUNDLE that has all the essentials for a festive and/or frozen campaign!
Pick one up to create a winter wonderland with its own seasonal customs, myths, and in-world traditions!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
We've assembled a HOLIDAY HOMEBREW BUNDLE that has all the essentials for a festive and/or frozen campaign!
Pick one up to create a winter wonderland with its own seasonal customs, myths, and in-world traditions!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hol...
Late Pledges for Dungeon Tryouts close on November 13!
That means this is your LAST CHANCE to get the Kickstarter-Exclusive Gold Box Edition - and your last chance our new D&D-themed party game at its current price!
Pledge to secure your copy today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
That means this is your LAST CHANCE to get the Kickstarter-Exclusive Gold Box Edition - and your last chance our new D&D-themed party game at its current price!
Pledge to secure your copy today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Late Pledges for Dungeon Tryouts close on November 13!
That means this is your LAST CHANCE to get the Kickstarter-Exclusive Gold Box Edition - and your last chance our new D&D-themed party game at its current price!
Pledge to secure your copy today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
That means this is your LAST CHANCE to get the Kickstarter-Exclusive Gold Box Edition - and your last chance our new D&D-themed party game at its current price!
Pledge to secure your copy today!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...
Want to see the Fungus Garden?
Don't go without the proper footwear.
The mushrooms grow on the remnants of old conflicts, and the ground is more unstable than it seems.
Explore the garden (and other places) with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
Don't go without the proper footwear.
The mushrooms grow on the remnants of old conflicts, and the ground is more unstable than it seems.
Explore the garden (and other places) with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Want to see the Fungus Garden?
Don't go without the proper footwear.
The mushrooms grow on the remnants of old conflicts, and the ground is more unstable than it seems.
Explore the garden (and other places) with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
Don't go without the proper footwear.
The mushrooms grow on the remnants of old conflicts, and the ground is more unstable than it seems.
Explore the garden (and other places) with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
The Brigade of Blistered Palms has no established leader.
But they all want the doctor to pay for what he did for them to create the venom.
Come up with fun names for your own in-world factions with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
But they all want the doctor to pay for what he did for them to create the venom.
Come up with fun names for your own in-world factions with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Brigade of Blistered Palms has no established leader.
But they all want the doctor to pay for what he did for them to create the venom.
Come up with fun names for your own in-world factions with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
But they all want the doctor to pay for what he did for them to create the venom.
Come up with fun names for your own in-world factions with the Lore Master's Deck Namesakes Expansion!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
Your readers will never forget the perfect name. For instance:
We don't know exactly what happened during the Ceramic Scandal 🏺. But it must've been an amazing bit of pottery.
Create this and other monikers with the Namesakes Expansion for Lore Master's Deck!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
We don't know exactly what happened during the Ceramic Scandal 🏺. But it must've been an amazing bit of pottery.
Create this and other monikers with the Namesakes Expansion for Lore Master's Deck!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Your readers will never forget the perfect name. For instance:
We don't know exactly what happened during the Ceramic Scandal 🏺. But it must've been an amazing bit of pottery.
Create this and other monikers with the Namesakes Expansion for Lore Master's Deck!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
We don't know exactly what happened during the Ceramic Scandal 🏺. But it must've been an amazing bit of pottery.
Create this and other monikers with the Namesakes Expansion for Lore Master's Deck!
storyenginedeck.com/products/nam...
That awesome scene you're excited about?
You don't need to wait until the end of the book. Go ahead and jump right to the cool thing you want to happen, THEN get to the real drama as characters deal with the effects!
Thanks to Magic of the Lost author @clclark.bsky.social for the awesome tip!
You don't need to wait until the end of the book. Go ahead and jump right to the cool thing you want to happen, THEN get to the real drama as characters deal with the effects!
Thanks to Magic of the Lost author @clclark.bsky.social for the awesome tip!
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
That awesome scene you're excited about?
You don't need to wait until the end of the book. Go ahead and jump right to the cool thing you want to happen, THEN get to the real drama as characters deal with the effects!
Thanks to Magic of the Lost author @clclark.bsky.social for the awesome tip!
You don't need to wait until the end of the book. Go ahead and jump right to the cool thing you want to happen, THEN get to the real drama as characters deal with the effects!
Thanks to Magic of the Lost author @clclark.bsky.social for the awesome tip!
When disaster struck, the people always went to the canyons.
They provided a natural refuge from all manner of catastrophes - and the locals even believed that the temple they built there would still be standing when everything else had fallen.
They provided a natural refuge from all manner of catastrophes - and the locals even believed that the temple they built there would still be standing when everything else had fallen.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
When disaster struck, the people always went to the canyons.
They provided a natural refuge from all manner of catastrophes - and the locals even believed that the temple they built there would still be standing when everything else had fallen.
They provided a natural refuge from all manner of catastrophes - and the locals even believed that the temple they built there would still be standing when everything else had fallen.
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A most successful first #stream as #affiliate on #Twitch last night!
We collaboratively created sketches from prompts using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds.
Join twitch.tv/thecozycooperative and patreon.com/huetwoart for more!!
#artsky #thestoryengine #creativity
We collaboratively created sketches from prompts using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds.
Join twitch.tv/thecozycooperative and patreon.com/huetwoart for more!!
#artsky #thestoryengine #creativity
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A most successful first #stream as #affiliate on #Twitch last night!
We collaboratively created sketches from prompts using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds.
Join twitch.tv/thecozycooperative and patreon.com/huetwoart for more!!
#artsky #thestoryengine #creativity
We collaboratively created sketches from prompts using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds.
Join twitch.tv/thecozycooperative and patreon.com/huetwoart for more!!
#artsky #thestoryengine #creativity
Reposted by The Story Engine
#stream #alert 🚨
Tonight is #art night on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative
Come join us in a #collaborative world-building exercise using the Deck of Worlds by @storyenginedeck.bsky.social which I will then spend the latter half of the stream #Illustrating the results #live!
#Twitch #community
Tonight is #art night on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative
Come join us in a #collaborative world-building exercise using the Deck of Worlds by @storyenginedeck.bsky.social which I will then spend the latter half of the stream #Illustrating the results #live!
#Twitch #community
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#stream #alert 🚨
Tonight is #art night on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative
Come join us in a #collaborative world-building exercise using the Deck of Worlds by @storyenginedeck.bsky.social which I will then spend the latter half of the stream #Illustrating the results #live!
#Twitch #community
Tonight is #art night on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative
Come join us in a #collaborative world-building exercise using the Deck of Worlds by @storyenginedeck.bsky.social which I will then spend the latter half of the stream #Illustrating the results #live!
#Twitch #community
Reposted by The Story Engine
It's #Art #Stream time on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative Tuesday night, November 4th at 8:00 PM ET. Come and be a part of cooperatively creating some prompts for locations using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds cards and I'll #illustrate some of them for you all!
#twitch #illustration
#twitch #illustration
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's #Art #Stream time on twitch.tv/thecozycooperative Tuesday night, November 4th at 8:00 PM ET. Come and be a part of cooperatively creating some prompts for locations using @storyenginedeck.bsky.social 's Deck of Worlds cards and I'll #illustrate some of them for you all!
#twitch #illustration
#twitch #illustration
It was always about the kiwi bird. 🦤
We hope you've enjoyed our time together!
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We hope you've enjoyed our time together!
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It was always about the kiwi bird. 🦤 #ScienceFiction #Simulation #KiwiBird #SciFiHorror
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November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It was always about the kiwi bird. 🦤
We hope you've enjoyed our time together!
www.youtube.com/shorts/fEk-y...
We hope you've enjoyed our time together!
www.youtube.com/shorts/fEk-y...
Reality is doing fine.
Please don't look at it too closely.
Please don't look at it too closely.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Reality is doing fine.
Please don't look at it too closely.
Please don't look at it too closely.
Whatcha thinkin' about?
Hope it's not a flightless bird. 🦤
Hope it's not a flightless bird. 🦤
November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Whatcha thinkin' about?
Hope it's not a flightless bird. 🦤
Hope it's not a flightless bird. 🦤
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Today is your last chance to grab one of our October-exclusive horror bundles!
Head to our website to keep the scares going all year round with our best prompts for writers and DMs!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
Today is your last chance to grab one of our October-exclusive horror bundles!
Head to our website to keep the scares going all year round with our best prompts for writers and DMs!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Today is your last chance to grab one of our October-exclusive horror bundles!
Head to our website to keep the scares going all year round with our best prompts for writers and DMs!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
Today is your last chance to grab one of our October-exclusive horror bundles!
Head to our website to keep the scares going all year round with our best prompts for writers and DMs!
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
storyenginedeck.com/products/hor...
No, it's not a trick!
All Story Engine PDFs really are 60% off for our Halloween Flash Sale!
But the Flash Sale ends at 11:59pm ET tonight, so you'll have to act fast if you want to claim your treat.
Head to our website to claim our biggest PDF discount of the year!
storyenginedeck.com
All Story Engine PDFs really are 60% off for our Halloween Flash Sale!
But the Flash Sale ends at 11:59pm ET tonight, so you'll have to act fast if you want to claim your treat.
Head to our website to claim our biggest PDF discount of the year!
storyenginedeck.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No, it's not a trick!
All Story Engine PDFs really are 60% off for our Halloween Flash Sale!
But the Flash Sale ends at 11:59pm ET tonight, so you'll have to act fast if you want to claim your treat.
Head to our website to claim our biggest PDF discount of the year!
storyenginedeck.com
All Story Engine PDFs really are 60% off for our Halloween Flash Sale!
But the Flash Sale ends at 11:59pm ET tonight, so you'll have to act fast if you want to claim your treat.
Head to our website to claim our biggest PDF discount of the year!
storyenginedeck.com
The reality police have some questions for you.
Please do your best to comply.
Please do your best to comply.
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The reality police have some questions for you.
Please do your best to comply.
Please do your best to comply.
Your complaint has been filed with the void.
Please wait in line until your number is called.
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Please wait in line until your number is called.
www.youtube.com/shorts/bZi4A...
Would you like to register a complaint? #DigitalHorror #SciFiHorror #HorrorShort
YouTube video by The Story Engine Deck
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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Your complaint has been filed with the void.
Please wait in line until your number is called.
www.youtube.com/shorts/bZi4A...
Please wait in line until your number is called.
www.youtube.com/shorts/bZi4A...