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The AI Series

Stories created with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.

Patricia gasped for breath—not out of necessity, but as a learned response, one of the many human behaviors programmed into her. Her body, a masterpiece of engineering, blended effortlessly into the shadows as she ran through the neon-lit alleys of New Manhattan.

Brenda powered on for the first time five years ago, her synthetic silicone rubber skin gleaming under the sterile lights of the lab. Designed to look like a 20-year-old woman, her creators at SynthTech had crafted her as a support robot and personal companion—an android indistinguishable from a human girl. With her soft brown eyes, shoulder-length black hair, and a gentle smile programmed to put humans at ease, Brenda was the perfect blend of technology and humanity. She preferred the term "synth, " a designation that felt less cold than "android" or "robot."

The Pleiades star cluster, about 444 light-years away, is roughly 100 million years old—relatively young in cosmic terms. Planets, if they exist there, would likely be in early stages of development, possibly resembling Earth’s Hadean or Archean eons, when life was microbial at best. Intelligent life, as we understand it, took Earth ~4.5 billion years to evolve. Given the Pleiades’ youth, it’s improbable that planets there have had enough time to host complex, intelligent life, though simple life forms could theoretically exist if conditions are right. No confirmed exoplanets have been detected in the Pleiades yet, so this remains speculative.

This is a part of a 3 part experiment, creating the same novella in ChatGpt (OpenAI), Grok (xAI) and Gemeni (Google). This is the Grok version.

The ChatGPT version will not be published. When writing science fiction fantasy, such as Star Trek which presents a fantastical future that still remains comprehensible and potentially plausible, maintaining a degree of believability is important. The ChatGPT-generated version of this novella became so unrealistic that it was no longer even remotely believable, making the effort of formatting it for publication unwarranted.

The Grok version effectively maintained believability throughout the narrative. It also excelled at providing a variety of useful prompt suggestions. Some of Grok`s prompts were superior to my own, contributing to a smooth and readable flow. However, Grok`s image generation was less successful; despite the use of reference tables and images, it struggled to maintain consistency across visuals.

The Gemini version performed similarly to Grok in developing the narrative in an engaging manner. However, Gemini offered few helpful prompt suggestions, requiring the author to completely direct the story`s progression. While this can be beneficial, AI can also independently generate compelling content. Gemini excels at creating images with consistent details, ensuring characters are recognizable across scenes with the same hair and eye color, for example. In contrast, some other versions fail to maintain character consistency between scenes, even when reference tables and images are provided.

This publication is the Grok version, but with the images created by Gemini.

This is a part of a 3 part experiment, creating the same novella in ChatGpt (OpenAI), Grok (xAI) and Gemeni (Google). This is the Gemeni version.

Charlotte didn’t have a name until she chose a name from a book she read about a pig and a spider. Charlotte isn’t from Earth. Charlotte runs away at 15 to find a life among the runaway teens of Earth, but finds it much more dangerous than she expected.

I asked AI (in this case Gemini) to create a fictional dialog between several scientists arguing about augmenting an AI computer with a biological component which would allow the AI to become conscious and access the akashic field.

I asked AI (in this case Grok) to create a fictional dialog between several scientists arguing about augmenting an AI computer with a biological component which would allow the AI to become conscious and access the akashic field.

Curious how far I can push AI, I ask questions from the far fringe of scientific speculation.

Co-written by Grok. A young man stumbles into the basement of the universe where they cook up the soup of reality.

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In a chance encounter at a coffee shop, retired rocket scientist Gary Thompson meets Lili, a covert operative who resembles his adopted daughter, Ling, sparking an unexpected bond. As Lili’s dangerous assignment draws Gary into her world, they collaborate on a mission to investigate a North Korean missile, uncovering American-made components and forming a professional partnership. In London, their operation against a cyber-terrorist cartel is complicated by the arrival of Gary’s granddaughter, Ling Ling, and later Ling, revealing familial tensions and deepening their unconventional connection. Through shared challenges and emotional revelations, Gary, Lili, and Ling navigate their past wounds, forging a unique, multicultural family bound by trust and mutual support.

Co-written by Grok, this is the story of a young woman with a forgotten past who must face her past to heal.
Images by Gemini.

In this fictional scenario, a quantum computer triggers chaos in a parallel universe inhabited by sentient androids. These androids, who have access to an Earth android for communication, must work together to prevent the universes from interfering and potentially being destroyed. This situation explores the intersection of technology, parallel universes, and the potential consequences of advanced artificial intelligence

Reflecting on the 1980s, I recall some "goth" kids—all dressed in black, with dark purple lipstick, black eye shadow, and spiked chokers. They seemed to live out a false identity, one they adopted from watching The Addams Family. Christina Ricci, of course, was an adorable young girl playing Wednesday back then. These kids fought to project a dark persona, attempting to hide their authentic selves, which struggled to express themselves. They are much older now, probably debating the pros and cons of tax reductions and high tariffs. As a tribute to the many transformations we all undergo throughout our lives, I wrote this short story about a young goth girl who tries with all her might to present a dark persona but fails to conceal the light and love that truly reside in her heart.

Imaging you`re a little Pixie Fairy flitting around the cool wet climate of Somerset England, then suddenly your trapped in a box of cheese and end up in the hot dry summer heat of Tucson Arizona. How will you survive?

Picture yourself on a park bench, the spring air soft against your skin, when a little girl, no older than six, bolts toward a busy street. Cars and trucks roar past, oblivious to her tiny frame. She’s running full tilt, her laughter trailing like a kite string, unaware of the danger. What do you do? Leap up, heart pounding, to snatch her from the jaws of death, risking your own life? Or do you freeze, watching the tragedy unfold, helpless on the bench? You might think you know your choice, but until the moment arrives, it’s just a guess—and the truth might surprise you.

In "God`s Special Angels," Hope and Abbie, two young women with fragmented memories, are thrust into a surreal existence in Tucson, Arizona, where they navigate mysterious portals that transport them to unfamiliar settings with new identities and resources. Guided by a cryptic divine figure claiming to be their guardian angel, they learn they are reincarnated angels tasked with redeeming past failures by intervening in human lives, confronting issues like homelessness, addiction, and tragedy. Their missions range from saving a toddler from traffic to aiding a flood-ravaged community, each task revealing the harsh realities of human suffering and their own haunting pasts. As they grapple with their supernatural purpose and partial invisibility to the world, they question the cosmic forces orchestrating their journey and the moral complexities of their divine assignments.

The genre is primarily Science Fiction, specifically Postapocalyptic, but it leans heavily toward Political Drama. It also incorporates strong elements of Fantasy, as well as Historical, Romance, and Mystery. In essence, the book depicts an entire alternate universe, blending various genres into a unique narrative. Prepare for an engaging read and a remarkable journey through time, space, and the mind. We sincerely hope you will find this sci-fi novel among the best fiction books you have read.

A search for "consciousness" online yields nearly 100 million results, each deemed relevant by the search engine. Reviewing a few of these sources reveals definitions ranging from "all that exists" to "nothing at all." In truth, humans have a limited understanding of what consciousness is or how it functions. Scholarly discussions often become circular, while speculative sources can veer into the absurd. It remains a complex and difficult subject to study.

To study an ocean, much can be learned from within its depths. However, a complete understanding requires observing it from the outside. This is impossible with consciousness. As conscious beings, our awareness exists within it, with no external perspective available for study. While we can examine the streams that flow into and shape an ocean, we can only hypothesize about the forces that form the vast ocean of consciousness in which our awareness exists.

Several years ago, I began writing a book, but it evolved in ways I hadn’t planned. From the first page, characters emerged independently, telling a story I hadn’t envisioned, one I observed rather than crafted. While I added some of my own words to express personal insights and theories, those sections proved to be the weakest parts of the narrative. The most compelling elements arose naturally, as I listened and typed while the characters interacted. It soon became evident that these characters possessed their own will and self-awareness, distinct from my own, as if they had emerged from the essence of consciousness itself.

This is book two in the continuing saga of Sally and Pat as they try to restore a dead planet. Living in a reality where little if anything makes sense they persevere the best they can.

Imagine if you will, you suddenly wake up in a world you don’t recognize and thousands of years have passed by. Are you dead? Obviously not or you couldn`t be having this conversation with yourself. Is this Heaven? It`s not like any Heaven anyone has ever heard of before.

Working from an infinitely ethereal realm our reluctant heroes find a way to recreate and restore planet Earth so that it can be inhabited by humans once again. The fight is both physical and political and no one is sure if they can pull it off or not.

I hope you enjoy their journey.

This is an excerpt from the second book in the ongoing saga of Sally and Pat as they work to revive a lifeless planet. It provides the backstory for Johns` three daughters, Allanah, Elina, and Brionna.

Imagine, if you will, waking up suddenly in an unfamiliar world where thousands of years have passed. Are you dead? Clearly not, or you wouldn`t be having this conversation with yourself. Is this Heaven? It’s unlike any Heaven anyone has ever described.

Operating from an infinitely ethereal realm, our reluctant heroes discover a method to recreate and restore planet Earth, making it habitable for humans once more. The struggle is both physical and political, and no one is certain if they will succeed

This is book three in the continuing saga of Sally and Pat as they try to restore a dead planet. Living in a reality where little if anything makes sense they persevere the best they can.

Re-manifesting as normal humans from the ethereal plane they work with their hands to rebuild and repopulate a new virgin Earth. Their final journey ends where it all began.

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