Roll a protagonist and the strange trouble they're in — two-sentence sparks designed to break writer's block without writing the story for you.
| Roll | Result |
|---|---|
| a retired thief + must steal back a stolen name | a retired thief must steal back a stolen name |
| a ghost with unfinished paperwork + receives a tax notice from the underworld | a ghost with unfinished paperwork receives a tax notice from the underworld |
| a cartographer of dreams + finds the ending of every story they start coming true | a cartographer of dreams finds the ending of every story they start coming true |
No — they're premises. 24 protagonists × 24 troubles = 576 starting points; the story is what happens when your character makes it worse.
Yes — premises aren't copyrightable, and these are invented. The execution is what you'll own.