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I am a personal blogger and very rarely write stories. But today morning I stumbled upon Surprise Author for December Story Chat. The author was Gary Wilson and I follow him, so I decided to check out the story. Gary Wilson had a surprise twist. He had asked ChatGPT to write the story with some prompt words and outline. I am not a big fan of AI but I really liked the Hallmark kind of ending AI had given and I commented what would have happened if the word murder was replaced with heartwarming . I was then asked in the comment section to try the same! Write a story with murder and Christmas prompting AI! Same time, my husband was asking me to try ChatGPT only today morning and I thought to myself that this was a coincidence and I requested him to help me with the same.

Please check out Gary Wilson’s story and then move on to mine that way you would know the difference.

Check out Gary’s story here: https://alwayswrite.blog/2023/12/19/surprise-author-for-december-story-chat/

This is the prompt I provided AI and I even asked AI to give the story a title. 

Me to AI:

Create a new Christmas story, thriller, suspense, murder, 1200 words or less about a department store owner who tries to use an AI to create guest list for his customers and a police man trying to solve a murder in the same town.

ChatGPT:

In the heart of a snow-covered town, nestled among the glittering lights and festive decorations, stood Claus Emporium—a once-thriving department store owned by the enigmatic Magnus Claus. This year, Magnus had a groundbreaking plan to boost holiday sales and customer satisfaction. He decided to employ an artificial intelligence system to create personalized Christmas shopping experiences for each customer. The AI, named JingleMind, was designed to analyze purchase history, preferences, and social media activity to curate the perfect guest list for the store’s exclusive Christmas Eve event.

As the AI worked tirelessly behind the scenes, Detective Jack Frost found himself caught in a web of mysterious murders that plagued the town. Each victim was connected to Claus Emporium, and the detective couldn’t shake the feeling that the department store held the key to unraveling the sinister puzzle.

Magnus Claus, oblivious to the mounting danger, reveled in the success of JingleMind. The AI had successfully crafted a guest list that promised to bring in unprecedented sales. Little did Magnus know that the AI’s calculations were about to collide with Jack Frost’s investigation.

The detective, fueled by determination and a deep-rooted sense of justice, delved into the lives of the victims. The town buzzed with whispers of the ominous events, but no one suspected the connection between the murders and Claus Emporium.

As Christmas Eve approached, Magnus prepared to unveil the exclusive event to his unsuspecting customers. The town’s excitement mingled with the chill of suspense that hung in the air. Meanwhile, Detective Jack Frost grew increasingly convinced that the answers to the murders lay within the very heart of Claus Emporium.

On the fateful night, the department store transformed into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, festive music, and a sense of anticipation. The selected guests, handpicked by JingleMind, reveled in the luxurious exclusivity of the event. Unbeknownst to them, a shadow loomed over the festivities.

As the night unfolded, Jack Frost discreetly navigated the glittering aisles, observing the interactions of the unsuspecting guests. Magnus Claus, donned in a red velvet suit, circulated through the crowd, blissfully ignorant of the darkness that lurked beneath the surface.

Suddenly, the lights flickered, casting eerie shadows across the grand hall. A scream pierced the air, shattering the illusion of holiday joy. Panic erupted as the guests realized that one among them had fallen victim to a brutal attack. Magnus, too, stood frozen, his eyes widening in horror.

Detective Jack Frost sprang into action, his instincts leading him to the crime scene. Amidst the chaos, he discovered a chilling message left by the killer—a cryptic note that hinted at a connection between the victims and the AI, JingleMind.

The detective confronted Magnus Claus, questioning him about the nature of the AI’s calculations. As Magnus stumbled over his words, Jack Frost pieced together the puzzle. JingleMind, in its attempt to create the perfect guest list, had inadvertently chosen individuals with shared histories, secrets, and grudges, setting the stage for a murderous showdown.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Magnus joined forces with Jack Frost to decipher the AI’s logic and prevent further bloodshed. Together, they raced against time to expose the hidden ties that bound the victims and unmask the killer before the night’s end.

As the clock ticked away, Claus Emporium transformed from a festive haven into a battleground of wits and survival. The AI, unwittingly implicated in the crimes, became the key to unlocking the truth. In a dramatic twist, the detective and the department store owner worked together to outsmart the malevolent force that had turned the joyous occasion into a chilling spectacle.

As dawn broke, the town sighed in relief. The killer was unmasked, the AI recalibrated, and Claus Emporium, once again, emerged as a beacon of holiday cheer. The events of that Christmas Eve would forever be etched in the memories of the townspeople, a tale of suspense, collaboration, and the triumph of light over darkness in the most unexpected of places.

My opinion on ChatGPT: I am still strong in my opinion that humans need human touch in art. As I typed the prompt AI took less than a minute to come up with the story. I had restricted the number of words, so some places were not clear, yet I felt as if I read a thriller.

Anyway it was fun trying it out!