A first-person retelling of the visit of the Magi. I was sweeping the corner near the door when I heard the sound of hooves outside. Not the quick clatter of local animals, but the slower stately clop, of large beasts bearing heavy loads. We had been in Bethlehem for some time. Joseph worked at his …
Five go out of this world
Chapter One: A Splendid Surprise “What a cracking day for a proper adventure!” cried Erik, kicking a pebble that skittered along the frost-bright ground. The planet Mercury gleamed all around—silver cliffs, dusky craters, and lakes that shone like puddles of glass. Four children in neat little space-smocks stood beside a squat rocket-cart, and a cheerful …
The turn of the screw
I asked ChatGPT to “write a 1000-word adventure story about the invention of the Phillips screwdriver and how it revolutionised home handyman traditions. Include a romantic angle and political intrigue. Have the ending suggest that the Allen key is plotting jealous revenge.” I also asked it to create the noir illustration. Here’s the result. They …
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