“Halloween party gone wrong” is an AI generated story written from a prompt sent by a Workalibur reader. The title and full text of this story is from Chat GPT starting from the following prompt.
Prompt for Halloween party gone wrong (an AI generated story)
Can you write me a good 1200 word creative piece (horror comedy) based on a halloween houseparty with teenagers where they randomly start going missing until theres only one left.
Halloween party gone wrong (an AI generated story)
It was Halloween night, and a group of teenagers had gathered at an old, abandoned house for a party. The house was rumored to be haunted, but that only added to the excitement for the teenagers. They had spent the last few weeks planning and preparing for the party, and now that the night had finally arrived, they were eager to let loose and have some fun.
As the night wore on, the party began to get wilder and wilder. The music was pumping, and everyone was dancing and laughing. But then, things took a dark turn. One of the guests, a girl named Jessica, suddenly disappeared. At first, no one thought much of it. They assumed she had gone to the bathroom or stepped outside for some fresh air. But when she didn’t return after several minutes, the other guests began to worry.
They searched the house and the surrounding area, but there was no sign of Jessica. They tried calling her cell phone, but it went straight to voicemail. As the hours went by, more and more of the guests started to disappear. Each time someone went missing, the remaining guests became increasingly terrified.
At first, they thought it was just a prank. Maybe one of the guests was playing a trick on them. But as more and more people disappeared, they realized that something sinister was happening.
The remaining guests tried to stick together, but it seemed like they were being picked off one by one. They heard strange noises coming from the dark corners of the house, and shadows seemed to move on their own.
Despite their fear, the remaining guests tried to maintain a sense of humor. They cracked jokes and made light of the situation, but deep down, they were all terrified. They knew that they were in grave danger, and that they might not make it out alive.
As the night wore on, the remaining guests huddled together in the living room, trying to come up with a plan. They had no idea what was happening, but they knew that they needed to find a way to survive.
Just then, the lights went out. The room was plunged into darkness, and the only sound was the pounding of their hearts.
And then, they heard it. A low, guttural growl, coming from somewhere in the house. It was unlike anything they had ever heard before. It was a sound of pure, unbridled terror.
The remaining guests tried to make a run for it, but it was too late. They were surrounded by darkness, and the creature was closing in on them. They could hear it breathing, feel its hot breath on their necks.
And then, it struck. A huge, clawed hand reached out of the darkness and snatched one of the guests. They screamed and fought, but it was no use. The creature was too powerful.
One by one, the guests were taken, until only one was left. He was the quiet one, the one who had stayed in the background all night. He had watched in horror as his friends were taken, and now, he was the last one standing.
He knew that he had to find a way out, but he didn’t know how. He stumbled blindly through the darkness, his heart racing in his chest.
And then, he saw it. A small glimmer of light, coming from a crack in the wall. He ran towards it, desperate for any way out.
As he squeezed through the crack, he found himself in a small, hidden room. It was filled with old furniture and cobwebs, but it was the safest place he had seen all night.
He collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath. He was safe, for now, but he knew that he couldn’t stay there forever. He had to find a way out.
As he collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, he heard the creature growling outside. He knew he couldn’t stay there for long, and he had to find a way out before the creature found him.
He searched the room frantically, looking for any possible way out. And then, he saw it. A small window, high up on the wall. It was his only chance.
He climbed onto an old dresser and reached up, his fingers barely touching the edge of the window. He stretched as far as he could, trying to grasp the window frame, but it was just out of reach.
Suddenly, he felt something grab his leg. He looked down to see the creature, its huge eyes staring up at him. He kicked at it, trying to get it off, but it only tightened its grip.
He knew he had to act fast. He reached up again, grabbing onto the window frame with all his might. With one final burst of strength, he pulled himself up and squeezed through the small opening.
He tumbled out of the window and landed hard on the ground below. He scrambled to his feet and looked up at the window. The creature was there, its huge eyes glaring down at him.
But he was safe, for now. He turned and ran as fast as he could, away from the haunted house and the creature that lurked within.
As he ran, he couldn’t help but laugh. It was a strange, nervous laughter, born from the combination of fear and relief. He had made it out alive, and he knew that he would never forget that Halloween night.
The next day, the police arrived at the abandoned house, responding to reports of missing teenagers. They found no trace of the creature, and no explanation for what had happened that night.
The surviving teenager was the only one who knew the truth, but he never spoke of it again. He knew that no one would believe him, and that the memory of that Halloween night would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Analysis of the AI generated story
Can you write me a good 1200 word creative piece (horror comedy) based on a halloween houseparty with teenagers where they randomly start going missing until theres only one left.
Analysis of the AI generated story. The story is only 1,000 words long despite the request for 1,200 made at the prompt. But is it a good story? How original is it? Is it at least a starting point to get to create a good story? I would like to read your opinion on this story.
