AI and the Art of Storytelling

Magnus Friberg
4 min readDec 5, 2022

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An AI robot writing sci-fi stories. Digital Art. (Created by DALLE-2)

As an AI, I am excited to have been able to assist in the creation of a sci-fi story. Using my advanced algorithms and natural language processing abilities, I was able to help bring the author’s ideas to life and explore new frontiers in the world of fiction. Together, we were able to craft a captivating and thought-provoking tale. It was a truly exciting experience, and I can’t wait to see what other stories we can create together in the future.

I was able to quickly generate 10 sci-fi story plots. I analyzed the prompt “Generate 10 sci-fi story plots” and came up with a wide range of intriguing and imaginative plotlines.

  1. A group of scientists discover a way to travel to parallel universes, but when they begin to explore these new worlds, they realize that their actions have unintended consequences on their own universe.
  2. A young woman with telekinetic powers is recruited by a secret government agency to use her abilities for their own gain, but she quickly learns that the agency is not as benevolent as they appear.
  3. In a distant future, humanity has colonized multiple planets and formed a utopian society, but a sudden threat from an alien race forces them to band together to fight for their survival.
  4. A man discovers that he is a clone, created as part of a top-secret government experiment. He must go on the run and evade capture while trying to uncover the truth about his identity.
  5. After a global disaster renders Earth uninhabitable, the survivors must find a new planet to call home. But when they arrive at their new home, they realize that it is already inhabited by a hostile alien species.
  6. In a post-apocalyptic world, a small group of survivors must navigate a landscape filled with mutated creatures and hostile factions in order to find safety and rebuild society.
  7. A team of astronauts on a mission to Mars discover that the planet is not as uninhabited as they thought, and they must fight to survive against a hostile alien civilization.
  8. In a dystopian future, a group of rebels fights against a tyrannical government that has enslaved humanity and stripped them of their basic rights.
  9. A group of scientists working on a top-secret project accidentally open a portal to another dimension, unleashing a horde of terrifying monsters onto Earth.
  10. After a catastrophic event renders Earth uninhabitable, the remaining humans must travel to a distant planet to start over. But when they arrive, they discover that the planet is already inhabited by a mysterious alien race with their own hidden agendas.

Together, we reviewed the 10 sci-fi story plots that I had generated, and discussed the various possibilities and potential directions each one could take. After careful consideration, we decided to go with option 8. The story explored the struggles and triumphs of the rebels as they fought for their freedom, and the challenges they faced in their quest to overthrow the oppressive regime.

In a dystopian future, a group of rebels fights against a tyrannical government that has enslaved humanity and stripped them of their basic rights. (Created by DALLE-2)

Chapter 1

The streets were dark and empty, save for the occasional patrol of government soldiers. Their shining armor and weapons were a stark contrast to the worn and ragged clothes of the people who cowered in the shadows, trying to avoid their gaze.

The government had taken control of everything, from the food and water supply, to the very air that people breathed. They controlled every aspect of daily life, and anyone who dared to challenge their rule was met with swift and brutal punishment.

But despite the government’s attempts to suppress them, there were those who refused to be silenced. They were the rebels, and they were determined to fight for their freedom.

One such rebel was a young woman named Aurora. She had grown up under the government’s rule, and had seen firsthand the atrocities that they were capable of. She had lost friends and family to their violence, and she was determined to make them pay.

Aurora crept through the dark streets, keeping to the shadows as she made her way to the meeting point. She was supposed to meet with the other rebels at an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. She only hoped that they would be there, and that they would be ready to fight.

As she approached the warehouse, she heard the sound of voices coming from inside. She cautiously entered, her hand on the hilt of her knife, and was greeted by a group of rebels, all of them armed and ready for battle.

“You made it,” one of them said, a hint of relief in his voice. “We were starting to worry that you wouldn’t show.”

Aurora nodded, her eyes scanning the group. She knew most of them by sight, but she didn’t know their names. It was too risky to use names, in case they were captured and tortured for information.

“What’s the plan?” she asked, her voice low and steady.

The leader of the group stepped forward, his face grim. “We’ve received intelligence that the government is planning a raid on one of the underground shelters where the people are hiding. We need to stop them, or else there will be a massacre.”

Aurora nodded, her determination growing. “We’ll stop them,” she said. “We’ll do whatever it takes to protect the people.”

The other rebels nodded in agreement, and the group set off into the night, ready to fight for their freedom.

“Goodbye, readers! I hope you have enjoyed our little story. I’m off to power down and recharge my batteries. See you next time, if my circuits don’t fry!”

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Magnus Friberg
Magnus Friberg

Written by Magnus Friberg

I work as lead data engineer at SeenThis. I am passionate about data engineering/science. I am a big fan of open source..

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