This is a retelling of a dream I had recently. I think it could make a good opening for a short story, perhaps about someone who is dying and subconsciously searching for a reason to continue living.
General
The Golden Pole
This flash fiction piece was an experiment where I attempted to turn a song into a story. I took “Sticks” by George Saunders and asked ChatGPT-4 to reimagine the story based on lyrics from “A Bolt of Blazing Gold” by Dark Tranquillity. I think it turned out beautifully.
A Genie for the Foolish
The genie said, “I will grant you three wishes.”
The man thought for a moment and said, “For my first wish, I wish I had a thousand wishes.”
Ignoring the Warning Signs
The sign outside the store said, “NOTICE: NO PROPANE CYLINDERS ALLOWED INSIDE.” Jaysen had always wondered why propane cylinders weren’t allowed in the store, until the one fateful day when he had a little too much to drink, and the mischievous devil who sat on his shoulder whispered a little too loudly in his ear. […]
Spaceflight
“Mr. Gangreen’s office, this is Renee speaking. How may I help you?” “Hi… This is Kai Wardly. I paid for a seat on Mr. Gangreen’s space flight for next April. Um… I’m sorry to say that I won’t be able to make that flight anymore. You see, my wife is having a baby next April […]