Thrygon: The Unknowing God
He gained an understanding of nearly every subject in the universe, including a multidimensional version of the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, though it was rarely used since it had a tendency to try and play tricks.
Believe – Chapter 9: The human
The cat was the only creature she could at least trust a bit even though she still was not sure if she did not try to play tricks on imya.
A Song in the Winter
"i'm playing tricks on myself again dad, i might need another dose of that medicinal root old lady rose always gives us." almost in slow motion, his father hefted the sword and brought it forward in a piercing motion.
Always Part 3
All the ruckus got his attention and, unless my eyes were playing tricks on me, i caught him smirk. "pete?" he asked, turning around. "h-hey," i replied, feeling flustered. "um, hey," he replied, looking at me with his emerald eyes. "so, uh...
Wolf Heat: LEFT BEHIND
Perhaps it's not a void but loneliness playing tricks on her, it really didn't matter. her mother and her sister and some others from the pack had tried to get through to her, but she had turned away all of them quite roughly.
The Tiger and the Taxi
His eyes weren't playing tricks on him. he could make out a tear forming along shoulders. his back pushed out, slowly becoming exposed to the air. before, randall could see both the tiger and the ram who drove the taxi.
Nostalgia's Chrome 45
Your mind starts playing tricks on you. she's gone for the last time. she's done with your shit she shuts the door, and you're dead.
Perception
His mind was obviously playing tricks on him. it felt strange to him, because he was used to being the one playing tricks on others. looking away did sort of ease the tension though.. but he can't shake the feeling that it might still be there.
Adventures in Babysitting (Pichu TF/AR)
"is this the young one playing tricks with me? i've had a lot of this you know!" jared called out, his nervousness starting to become more noticeable in his voice. from that, a few noises could be heard coming from the other room.
Invisible Wings, 3/4
Knowing my mind was playing tricks on me, but not sure which part was the trick. _isn't this what you wanted?_ the thought came unbidden. _you asked for a cure, so she gave you one._ _you said you weren't ready.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 54
Sometimes it simply swayed from side to side, and he had no way of knowing if his eyes were playing tricks on him, or if he was about to fall. either way, it was getting harder and harder to tell how far he had come and how far he still had left to go.
Warren High: An Elephant Never Forgets -- Chapter 3
Instead of just showing up or playing tricks, they can do real harm to people. i guarantee you, if we go to look at ashley's leg, it'll have a bruise in the shape of a trunk." laura shook her head fervently. "no way, that's not possible.