Bad, Bad, Bad, Good Podcast
by Jason Brownlee
An experiment in AI-generated flash fiction. All stories are a collaboration between Jason Brownlee and ChatGPT. All story images are generated with DALL·E. badbadbadgood.substack.com
Episodes
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Parable of the Engineer and the AI Writer
Once upon a time, in the realm of aspiring storytellers, there lived a software engineer named Jay. Jay was a masterful programmer, adept at crafting elegant code and solving intricate problems. However, a deep yearning burned within Jay's heart—to write fiction, particularly flash fiction that...
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Dreamscapes
Dreams, they say, hold the power to heal. The lab is a sterile, white-walled chamber filled with rows of sleek, high-tech equipment, bathed in the muted glow of monitors that cast an eerie, otherworldly hue. As a humble lab technician, I never fancied myself a scientist. Yet, Dr. Ethan Wallace…
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Honey Pot
The signal was first thought a hoax, then government propaganda, and then we believed. In the vastness of space, humanity made a remarkable discovery—a signal from far away that repeated itself, accessible to even the most sceptical given the right tools. After careful analysis, we determined…
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The Field
The dying embers of the sun painted the sky with a warm, otherworldly hue. The orange glow cast elongated shadows over the rolling fields, beckoning me forward as I cruised down the lonely country road. Twilight settled upon the landscape, casting an air of quiet mystery. It was during this...
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The Writer
Once upon a time, in a land where creativity danced with the winds, there lived a writer named Amelia. Her mind was once a tapestry of imagination, but a dark cloud had settled upon her, casting a suffocating shroud—a writer's block. Amelia's desk, once adorned with ink-stained paper, now lay...
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The Object
The massive object loomed on the outskirts of the solar system. It appeared as a colossal hollow cylinder, suspended in the darkness of space. Its surface, a dull impenetrable silver, seemed to absorb the attention of the whole world. We first detected it near the distant planet Neptune, where it...
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The Door
The large house stood majestically on its sprawling grounds, a once magnificent structure now a ghostly reminder of its former beauty. The faded paint on its weathered exterior hinted at the vibrant colours that once adorned its grand facade. Windows, now clouded with time's embrace, peered out...
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Silhouette
I wake up, drenched in a cold sweat, my heart pounding in my chest. It's the same nightmare again—the one that leaves me trembling and consumed by an overwhelming sense of fear and dread. Each time it grips me, it feels more real, more imminent. In my dream, I find myself standing alone on a...
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Sleepwalking
I’ve been waking up in the forest and I have no idea how I got there. I inherited this old shack in the middle of nowhere, and let me tell you, it's hotter than Satan's sauna out here. I'm a young guy, no family to speak of, and this swampy piece of land is my new sanctuary. Been living in this...
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Digital Djinn
We built a genie and our users can't manage to do what it tells them. I am a research scientist working at a start-up in San Francisco. For the past two years, our company has been operating in stealth mode as we developed our revolutionary system. And now, finally, we have reached the beta…
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Exploits
We can essentially do mind control. I work for a clandestine government organisation. I won't tell you which one, you know why. My background is in psychology and computer science and I run a laboratory where we experiment on human test subjects, mostly criminals. Our goal is simple: to uncover...
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Stormwater Drain
Diary Entry - Thursday (Night) Holy crap, I found it! A hidden entrance to the mother of all stormwater drains! I've struck gold, or maybe just a cesspool. I have been exploring the local bush for ages, but I've never seen this before. It's a massive stormwater drain, hidden behind a bunch of...
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The Record
Restrained, she thrashed. Panic rose yet she still felt disoriented and groggy. Bright light seared through her closed eyelids. There was only the white light, erasing any sense. Her heart pounded, and the restraints digging into her skin served as a chilling reminder that she was not alone.…
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Lost World
I strolled across the university grounds, my mind lost in the sea of impending deadlines and caffeine-fueled study sessions. Lost, until my eyes caught a glint of metallic silver lying on the footpath as I passed the library. Curiosity piqued, I bent down to pick it up, revealing a forgotten USB...
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Desert Lights
"You guys wanna see something cool?" The warm night embraced us as we gathered in my backyard, the scent of sizzling barbeque wafting through the air. The crackling flames painted a dance of shadows on our faces, as we stood there, beers in hand, enjoying the perfect summer evening. Dr Jenkins…
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Unearthed
Before the sun I like to run. Each morning, the empty beach beckons, an open invitation to chase the dawn. In the quiet darkness, I find solace and purpose. The beauty lies in its simplicity. The beach, untouched and bare, waits for me with open arms. No distractions, no footprints to tread upon....
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Uplift
Journal Entry - Day 1: New experiment, new hope. Today, we welcomed a magnificent creature into our lab—a genetically engineered great ape named Zuri. She's a sight to behold. The potential for uplift stirs a whirlwind of excitement within me. It's the kind of opportunity that fuels the fire of...
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Artefact
The first time I laid eyes on it, I was sick. In the depths of a clandestine research facility, I found myself stepping into a world of enigma and hushed whispers. The air crackled with an electric anticipation that seemed to cling to the walls, an atmosphere that mirrored the mysterious artefact...
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Buried Secrets
The ancient mountains of Afghanistan, etched with the scars of time, stand as formidable sentinels, their treacherous peaks and unforgiving valleys swallowing armies whole, silently mocking the audacity of those who dare to navigate their perilous terrain. Over countless millennia, these rugged...
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Mansion
In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by empty landscapes that time had forgotten, there stood a big old mansion. It had seen better days, with its faded colours and worn-out appearance. The windows looked sad, like they were longing for something. The peeling wallpaper on the walls seemed to...
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From The Sea
I embarked on a journey, drawn to the enigmatic allure of a small fishing village nestled along the rugged coastline. Whispers of peculiar tales had caught my attention, fragments of rumours read in the depths of the online realm. I bookmarked articles from archived local newspapers going back to...
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Unravelling
CASS, short for Complex Adaptive System Support, was Dr Cynthia Alvarez's greatest creation—a fusion of algorithms and intellect that had promised and has now shown to revolutionise scientific exploration. As the lab's resident research assistant on steroids, CASS possessed the unique ability to...
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Reprogramming
In the depths of my mind's labyrinth, where shadows dance with my thoughts, I seek respite from the suffocating grip of depression. Desperation compels me to embrace an experimental treatment promising much. The office stands cloaked in a drab ambience, walls adorned with faded diplomas. Dr...
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Voices from Roebourne
In the heart of a remote town nestled in northwestern Australia, the streets lay bathed in the eerie glow of street lamps, casting an otherworldly hue upon the red soil. Silence draped over the houses, their slumber undisturbed, unaware of the imminent disturbance that lurked in the depths of the...
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Transcendent Frequencies
Ethan sat in the dimly lit room, surrounded by the pulsating hum of AI-generated melodies. His fingers hovered over the keyboard, ready to embark on another expedition into the elusive realm of the flow state. In this world where creativity reigned supreme, he sought the perfect harmony that…
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Shattered Trust
Like the rest of the technology-obsessed white-collar middle class, I relied on the digital embrace of my smart glasses which had seamlessly integrated into daily life. As I stepped into the rain-soaked streets, the glasses perched upon my nose, their lenses shimmering with a plethora of…
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Telefrag Assassin
The room was stifling, suffocating me with the stench of decay and despair. The remnants of shattered dreams lay scattered across the cluttered desk, mingling with abandoned research papers and failed experiments. Dr. Ethan Sinclair, once a renowned quantum teleportation researcher, now found...
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Reverie's Embrace
Deep within the heart of the Blue Mountains, where civilization's touch had long receded, a solitary figure ventured forth. Sarah, a seasoned hiker and an intrepid explorer of the unknown embarked on a pilgrimage to the realm of forgotten secrets. Armed with a backpack laden with supplies and a...
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Escaping Shadows
In a dimly lit garage tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, Mark and Jake huddled over their cluttered workbench, surrounded by a maze of circuit boards, tangled wires, and blinking LED lights. The air hummed with the faint scent of solder and the whispered promises of technological...
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Stolen Brilliance
Dr. Sarah Morgan's preferred realm resided in the twilight hours, where the abandoned research facility embraced her with an eerie calm. Illuminated by a solitary desk lamp, she embarked on her nocturnal odyssey, delving into the depths of her work. The soft amber glow cast delicate shadows…
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An experiment in AI-generated flash fiction. All stories are a collaboration between Jason Brownlee and ChatGPT. All story images are generated with DALL·E.
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