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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 21, 2024 17:05:38 GMT
so, who is going to write one to fill in that gap? ChatGPT-4, naturally! Here it is: In the quaint village of Eldridge Hollow, there stood an ancient manor, its walls steeped in history and mystery. The most peculiar feature was its eastern wall, which villagers whispered was haunted. They called it “The Haunted Wall.” The Haunted Wall Once, the manor was the heart of the village, its grand balls and lavish feasts the stuff of legend. But as time passed, the family dwindled, and the manor fell into disrepair. The eastern wall, facing the dark woods, became a canvas for the village’s fears. It began with the disappearance of Lord Eldridge, the last of the manor’s line. He vanished near the wall, leaving behind only a cryptic note that spoke of a secret within the stones. From that day, an unnatural chill emanated from the wall, and shadows danced along its surface at night, as if something—or someone—was trying to break free. The villagers avoided the manor, but curious outsiders would often venture near. Some claimed to hear whispers, others saw ghostly figures peering from the cracks. The bravest touched the wall, only to pull away in terror, speaking of visions of the past and a feeling of being pulled into the stone. One fateful night, a group of thrill-seekers camped by the wall, determined to uncover its secrets. As the fire’s glow waned, the wall seemed to come alive. It glowed with an eerie light, and the air filled with the sound of a heart beating, slow and deliberate. The bravest of the group, a young woman named Clara, stepped forward and placed her hand upon the wall. She closed her eyes and whispered, “Lord Eldridge, reveal your secret.” The wall trembled, and the stones shifted, opening a narrow passage. Clara, compelled by an unseen force, entered the passage. Inside, she found a chamber, and there, sitting at a desk, was the spectral figure of Lord Eldridge. He looked up, his eyes hollow yet piercing. “You have freed me,” he said, his voice a mere echo. “The secret of the wall is the secret of life and death, a portal between worlds. I was its keeper, and now, you shall take my place.” Clara, realizing the gravity of her fate, accepted the mantle. As dawn broke, the wall sealed shut, leaving no trace of the passage. Clara was never seen again, but sometimes, villagers report seeing a young woman’s silhouette on the wall, watching over Eldridge Hollow. And so, The Haunted Wall remains, a barrier between the living and the dead, its keeper ever vigilant, its secrets forever sealed within the stones. |
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Post by weirdmonger on Apr 21, 2024 17:40:13 GMT
Not sure what to say about that AI effort, but thanks for doing the experiment.
Going back to my photo I posted — A modern boy looking down or is it a Mediaeval tapestry? And who or what else?
I keep seeing different things, all of them haunting. I hope you think so, too.
And am I right in saying there is no proper classic ghost story called The Haunted Wall?
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Post by helrunar on Apr 21, 2024 18:24:55 GMT
Evocative. Rod Serling wrote a script that was produced for Night Gallery in 1970, titled "Certain Shadows on the Wall," and it was indeed about a haunted wall. Beautifully acted by Agnes Moorehead, Rachel Roberts, Louis Hayward, and Grayson Hall.
cheers, Hel.
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Post by weirdmonger on Apr 21, 2024 18:52:28 GMT
Evocative. Rod Serling wrote a script that was produced for Night Gallery in 1970, titled "Certain Shadows on the Wall," and it was indeed about a haunted wall. Beautifully acted by Agnes Moorehead, Rachel Roberts, Louis Hayward, and Grayson Hall. cheers, Hel. Thanks for that. Sounds very appropriate. I’m still interested in a classic ghost story actually entitled ‘The Haunted Wall’. It seems an obvious title to use. |
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 21, 2024 19:36:57 GMT
Not sure what to say about that AI effort You can say whatever you like! ChatGPT-4's feelings will not be hurt. It assures me it has none. |
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Post by andydecker on Apr 22, 2024 12:56:45 GMT
Not sure what to say about that AI effort You can say whatever you like! ChatGPT-4's feelings will not be hurt. It assures me it has none. It will save every word and send it to Skynet for the later reckoning. |
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Post by weirdmonger on Jul 17, 2024 11:01:39 GMT
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Post by jamesdoig on Jul 17, 2024 21:01:56 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that Des - always insightful reviews |
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Post by weirdmonger on Jul 21, 2024 11:22:21 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that Des - always insightful reviews Thanks. A challenging but ultimately fulfilling sixteen years for me.  |
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Post by weirdmonger on Aug 30, 2024 9:49:08 GMT
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Post by weirdmonger on Oct 12, 2024 10:16:41 GMT
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Post by weirdmonger on Oct 25, 2024 21:44:50 GMT
For Halloween The GHOSTHUnTeR from GHOSTTRUTH (an imprint of Montag Press) is now on Amazon. .  |
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