Society, Mice, Cupboard

Words: society, mice, cupboard

AI prompt: Write a story about a society of mice who live in a bustling metropolis, hidden away in the cupboards and walls of a great city. The mice have created their own unique culture, complete with their own politics, fashion, and cuisine. But when a mysterious and powerful force threatens to destroy their cupboard kingdom, the mice must band together and use their wit and bravery to save their home and protect their way of life. As they navigate the dangers of their city, they discover hidden strengths and bonds of friendship, proving that even the smallest creatures can make a big impact on the world around them.

Ellie's prompt: After purchasing their new home, an elderly couple learns that the seller didn't divulge an important detail: their cupboard is the location of an advanced society of mice.

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Vampire, Pasta, Stars

Words: vampire, pasta, stars

AI prompt: Write a story about a lonely vampire who spends their nights searching for the perfect plate of pasta. One night, as they wander the city, they happen upon a small Italian restaurant lit up by twinkling stars. They take a seat and order the house specialty, a plate of steaming hot pasta. As they take their first bite, they are transported to a world of flavor unlike anything they've ever tasted. But as they savor each bite, they soon realize that they are not alone and must use all their cunning and powers to protect their newfound culinary treasure from those who would do anything to taste it for themselves.

Ellie's prompt: The owner of Dining Under the Stars earns an investor in the unlikeliest of people: a vampire. Tasked with creating vampire-safe pasta, the chef goes on a quest for ingredients from the underworld.

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Gold, Lava, Cool

Words: gold, lava, cool

AI prompt: Write a story about a gold miner who discovers a hidden vein of pure gold deep within a volcano. The miner must navigate through the scorching heat and molten lava to reach the gold, all while trying to remain cool under pressure. But when they finally reach the gold, they soon realize that they are not alone and must outwit their rival to claim the precious metal as their own.

Ellie's prompt: A strange new type of lava has been discovered. Instead of cooling and turning black, it hardens and takes on a gold sheen. Cooler than cool, it's the latest fashion statement. Lava baubles are on necklaces, rings, makeup watch cases, and more. The possibilities are endless! But what if the lava turns hot again?...

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Unicorn, Ocean, Glitter

I'm changing things up here again. Starting today, I'll be doing weekly posts. I'm spreading myself thin, and since Fox Pickles isn't a major project, it can stand to be pared down a bit.

With the slow creep of AI, I think it's time to show that, while it can be a great tool, it's not a replacement for human creativity or ingenuity. So every week, I'll take three words, ask ChatGPT to give a prompt, then provide my own.

In the few times I've played around with the app, I found that it occasionally shares similar ideas with me, but it defaults to basic storytelling techniques such as the basic "good vs. evil" trope, whereas my intention is to create prompts for vignettes.

I'll be doing this until the end of September when I'll decide on how I want to continue this project. In the meantime, you'll get to see how machine learning and human create story ideas.

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