Shorts: AI and Story-Telling

I started to write a new article about Microsoft’s PowerUp Program and a story about CRM. Was curious to know how AI can help to extend or bring additional punch to the story-line. I enabled the ‘More Creative’ option to generate this.

My Original Story:

Jony, a kid, visits a stationery shop in his new neighbourhood to get a pencil. The shopkeeper Mary greets Jony and asks him what he needs. After giving him a pencil, Mary asks if he needs an eraser too. Two days later, Jony comes back to get a ball pen but Mary suggests he get a fountain pen instead. They have a casual chat about where he lives, his parents and where he studies. Mary comes to know that Jony likes to paint and shows him a new collection of quick-drying paints. Jony enquires about the cost and says he will save money to buy it later. A few days later, Jony visits the shop again saying his pen’s nib broke. Mary fixes the pen for free and reminds him of the paint kit. Jony was very happy to get the pen fixed for free and in his happiness buys the new painting kit.

How Bing AI extended it:

Here is a possible way to extend the story:

Jony was a kid who loved to draw and paint. He had just moved to a new neighbourhood with his parents and was looking for a stationery shop to buy some supplies. He saw a sign that said “Mary’s Stationery” and decided to check it out.

As he entered the shop, he was greeted by a friendly voice. “Hello, welcome to Mary’s Stationery. How can I help you?” It was Mary, the owner of the shop. She had a warm smile and a twinkle in her eyes.

Jony shyly said, “I need a pencil.”

Mary nodded and led him to a shelf where there were different types of pencils. She picked one and handed it to him. “This is a good quality pencil. It’s smooth and sharp. You can use it for drawing or writing.”

Jony thanked her and was about to pay when Mary asked, “Do you need an eraser too?”

Jony thought for a moment and said, “Yes, please.”

Mary smiled and gave him an eraser. “This is a soft eraser. It won’t damage your paper or leave any marks. You can erase your mistakes easily.”

Jony thanked her again and paid for his items. He was impressed by Mary’s knowledge and kindness.

Two days later, Jony came back to the shop to get a ball pen. He wanted to write a letter to his friend who lived in his old neighbourhood.

Mary recognized him and said, “Hello again. What can I do for you today?”

Jony said, “I need a ball pen.”

Mary nodded and took him to another shelf where there were different types of pens. She picked one and handed it to him. “This is a good quality ball pen. It’s smooth and reliable. You can use it for writing or signing.”

Jony thanked her and was about to pay when Mary asked, “Have you ever tried a fountain pen?”

Jony shook his head and said, “No, I haven’t.”

Mary smiled and said, “You should try one. They are more elegant and fun to use. They make your writing look more beautiful and expressive.”

She showed him a fountain pen and explained how it worked. She let him try it on a piece of paper.

Jony was amazed by the fountain pen. He liked how it felt in his hand and how it glided on the paper. He decided to buy it instead of the ball pen.

Mary was happy that he liked it and said, “You have good taste. This is a good quality fountain pen. It’s smooth and durable. You can use it for writing or drawing.”

Jony thanked her and paid for his pen. He was curious about Mary’s interest in stationery.

They had a casual chat about where he lived, his parents and where he studied. Mary came to know that Jony liked to paint and showed him a new collection of quick-drying paints.

“These are amazing paints,” she said. “They are bright and vibrant. They dry fast and don’t smudge or fade. You can use them for painting or coloring.”

Jony was fascinated by the paints. He wanted to try them out.

He enquired about the cost and said he will save money to buy them later.

Mary smiled and said, “No problem. You can come back anytime you want.”

A few days later, Jony visited the shop again saying his pen’s nib broke.

He was sad because he liked his fountain pen very much.

Mary saw him and said, “Don’t worry. I can fix it for you.”

She took his pen and examined it carefully.

She said, “It’s not too bad. It just needs a little adjustment.”

She took out a tool kit and fixed the nib in no time.

She handed the pen back to him and said, “There you go. It’s as good as new.”

Jony was very happy to get his pen fixed for free.

He thanked her profusely and said, “You are so kind and helpful.”

Mary smiled and said, “It’s my pleasure.”

She reminded him of the paint kit and said, “Do you still want to buy it?”

Jony looked at the paint kit and felt a surge of happiness.

He said, “Yes, I do.”

He had saved enough money from his allowance to buy it.

He paid for the paint kit and thanked Mary again.

He was excited to use his new paints.

Mary wished him well and said, “You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your paints.”

She watched him leave with a smile on her face.

She was glad that she had made a loyal customer with kindness.

The art of story telling by AI.