It happens now and then.

You’ve got a really good thing going. There’s tension, there’s development, there’s this sweet rhythm to everything you’re really enjoying. The build up has been perfect and you’re right on the cusp on a climax when you realize…

You’ve written your characters into an inescapable bind. There’s no way for them to get out and move on with the plot or get to your happy ending! What’s a writer to do.

Why the deus ex machina, of course. Happens all the time in myth! Your story can be an allusion then; so fancy!

Whether it’s gods descending, the winds of chance, lady luck, or any other thing, sometimes a story just needs a “because the author said so.” When done poorly, it’s clunky and obvious and when done well, it can really mirror the quirks of life.

But nothing says you can’t take it literally.

God-Bot 5000 needs worship too. Or “worship” if you prefer.

This week’s flair is God Machine. Made your theme post or commented on one? Get your flair here.

Click here to see all of the [Deus Ex Machina] posts this week!

Q&A

How does this work?

Make a post with today’s theme that you think of on Wednesday, August 31, and tag it with [Deus Ex Machina]!

What kind of posts can we make?

Anything! This is just a suggestion to help get people’s creative juices flowing!

Can my partner and I [Share] our story?

Please do! If you're both fine with it, please post it and tag it with [Share][Deus Ex Machina]!

I have an idea for a future theme day! Can I share it?

We're always looking for good ideas, so feel free to leave a comment below. Keep in mind that we try to make these things about a setting or general idea rather than making them specific for a certain kink/fetish.

I have thoughts on this theme day! Where can I share them?

Please share them here on this thread, or message the modmail!