So, I did an AI Experiment with a blog creator a while ago. I had been sitting on this, keeping it in the "Draft" section of the blog. And that was mostly because I enjoy writing my own blogs and forgot all about this AI creation. But I had been curious with AI generators again lately. This was a review of a book that does not exist. The book was called “William and the Haunted Mansion.” I inputted this description into the AI blog generator:

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“A ghost story for the ages. William Marr Kent is stuck in a haunted mansion. How he got there, he cannot remember. He is trapped and the only way out is to explore the creepy and dank mansion.

Along the way William meets a friendly ghost named Sara who wants to help him escape before William becomes a ghost too and is trapped in the mansion forever.

William soon falls in love with Sara and searches for a way to help her soul be free from the haunted mansion as well. But the wicked “Headless Hatman” wants all the spirits to stay in the haunted mansion forever with him. This evil poltergeist will stop at nothing to keep William and Sara in the haunted mansion forever.

Can William and Sara escape the haunted mansion? What is the sinister origin of the Headless Hatman?”

Put through AI generator and created draft blog post called “The Sinister Secrets of the Haunted Mansion: A Ghostly Love Story Unveiled” on 1/24/2025

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I cannot believe I creep/pasta this description and kept it buried in with my docs for the site. I thought I lost it and the AI blog would be useless without it. But as fortune would have it, I found this description and even kept the date. Strange, why does that date seem familiar?

Anyway, I was curious to see what would come from this experiment. Like, how good is AI? How convincing can it make a review blog about a book that does not exist?

I sat on this idea for a good year because I had other blogs to make for the site. I was not sure what to do with this blog as well. AI has become very controversial, especially amongst creative people. But it is not going anywhere. So, it is best to see what it can do and have fun with it.

After making three posts revolving around experimenting with AI, I felt more comfortable to come back to this little experiment. I like to write and the thought of something robotic doing my writing for me is . . . is unsettling.

So, I will be adding my own comments after each section of the blog.

Everything in the [ BB: ] margins with be my commentary. Everything else will be the AI’s invention. Even the title of this blog is the creation of the AI. Which I decided to keep because . . . actually.

Actually, all of this is feeling family . . .

[Looks on website all the way to the date of this blog's creation]

Oh, hey! I almost forgot! I actually did this experiment before. I already made an AI generated blog a long time ago:

https://www.buckbloombooks.com/post/so-i-randomly-generated-a-post-using-an-ai-function

That was fun. And looking at this takes me back. I remember it a little but I think the most memorable thing was the image created for the characters. Which now in hindsight was likely created by the AI itself. Looking at the image after playing with Colorify, I can see it now.

Oh yeah, huge laughs were had with that AI blog. My commentary is fun to read over again. And I am about to tackle a review of a horror book now. This feels weird but also is . . . fascinating. This is going to be a blast.

Let's dig into this year old blog, for the LOLz.

---[AI generated blog begins]---

In towns that time forgot, tales of haunted mansions whisper among the willow trees. These buildings cradle spirits restless from life’s unfinished business. Today, we reveal a story woven with the threads of love, loss, and the courage to face the unknown.

Meet William Marr Kent, a man ensnared in a crumbling mansion. He encounters Sara, a friendly yet sorrowful ghost, and together, they must outsmart the terrifying Headless Hatman who threatens to shroud them in darkness.

BB: "Well, so far the AI is spot on with the pitch. It is exactly what I inputted and it brought out an intreging intro. Let's see what else it could do . . ."

Stumbling into Darkness

William Marr Kent awoke in a desolate room, the air thick with dust and an uneasy silence. Rays of moonlight filtered through faded curtains, illuminating an overwhelming layer of dirt.

“Where am I?” he murmured, grappling with his recent memories. They slipped through his fingers like sand, leaving him bewildered.

As he slowly stood, the musty scent of mildew assaulted his senses. Portraits hung on the walls, their somber faces seemingly watching his every move. Each creaking floorboard echoed his unease, imitating the isolation in his heart.

With no clear path, William ventured deeper. The darkness enveloped him. Peeling wallpaper resembled memories pleading to be freed. Cobwebs hung like veils between worlds.

Suddenly, he realized he was not alone. A chill prickled through the air, leaving him acutely aware of unseen eyes in the shadows.

BB: "Some tasty atmphoshere so far. And I like how the AI is trying to be poetic. [They slipped through his fingers like sand, leaving him bewildered.] Classic!

A Ghostly Encounter

As he stumbled into a grand parlor, an uncanny glow emerged from the fireplace. Blue flames danced, creating an unsettling yet magical atmosphere.

“Sara...” he whispered, unknowingly summoning the presence that haunted these halls.

“Do not fear,” a soft voice responded, echoing like distant chimes. The sight of her ethereal form struck him. Her eyes sparkled with depth and sorrow. “I have awaited your arrival. I need your help.”

Sara floated effortlessly, her beauty mesmerizing despite her sadness. William felt an attraction to her spirit, a connection igniting the dim ambiance surrounding him.

“What do you need from me?” he asked, uncertainty flooding his voice.

Sara revealed the harsh truth of her existence. Trapped within the mansion’s confines, her spirit was bound to the place where she once lived. If he did not help her, both their fates would be sealed within despair.

BB: "Okay . . . how did William know her name was Sara? I did not leave any prompt for that. Though, I did leave a lot of details out for the mystery. And the AI is just filling it in, I guess. But I would have had her introduce herself to him instead. That feels more natural. I will give the AI credit for all the poetic prose with the blue flames and Sara being a sorrowful beauty. Nice touch.

Love in the Shadows

Days passed as William and Sara roamed the mansion together. They shared laughter and stories beneath the watchful gaze of old portraits, venturing through hidden passageways lined with dust.

Every moment deepened their bond. William found himself enchanted, not just by the haunted abode, but by Sara’s spirit.

“Together, we can free me from this curse,” Sara proposed one enchanted evening, her eyes shimmering with newfound hope.

Sounds from an ancient piano echoed, creating a melody that heartened their weary souls. Yet, with nightfall fast approaching, a sense of dread shadowed their adventure.

BB: "Days passed? Really? Poor William, how the heck is he not dead after days without food and water? Actually, this reminds me of the MST3K intro song: ["If your wondering how he eats and breaths and other science facts. Just repeat to yourself it's just a show, I should really just relax."] Yeah, we'll go with that. And who is playing the piano? That was not established. Is it a friendly ghost? Or is the music all in their heads? And they dread nightfall as if it is the first time its happening, even though they have been wandering the mansion for DAYS! It is funny how two simple words can really throw the rest of the piece off. Writing is funny like that.

The Headless Hatman

Even as their love grew, a dark figure loomed menacingly—the Headless Hatman.

Legends surrounded him, tales of a once-great magician whose greed led to his headless curse. Bound to the mansion, he preyed upon unsuspecting souls, desperately guarding his secrets.

Destruction followed wherever he went. Furniture would fly, and a sinister wind would howled through the corridors.

“You cannot escape,” he growled, his voice gravelly and echoing with menace. “You will join the others forever!”

William felt terror grip his heart, realizing how dire their situation was. The Headless Hatman sought to imprison them both in a never-ending nightmare.

BB: "So, the legend of the Headless Hatman is that he is a magician that got super greedy then super cursed. Yeah, that tracks. And the throwing of furniture and sinister wind is a nice touch. And I like that last, ending with never-ending nightmare chef's kiss"

The Quest for Freedom

Driven by love for Sara and a fierce determination, William vowed to break the spell enveloping her spirit. Together, they embarked on a quest to uncover the mansion’s secrets.

Old diaries, yellowed and fragile, held stories that breathed hope—a clue that hinted toward freedom. “To release a spirit bound by sorrow, one must confront their deepest wound.”

“Confront?” William questioned, glancing at Sara. “What does that mean for you?”

Sara revealed her pain—a betrayal that tied her spirit to this dreary mansion. William understood that to help her find peace, they must confront her past.

“Let’s face it together,” he encouraged. “You are not alone.”

BB: "Okay, the additions of old diaries is kind of cliche but I am impressed the AI added it in. Honestly, how else would someone exploring a haunted mansion even learn about the ghost's of the house. And Sara having to confront her deepest wound is an interesting touch. Although, William offering to show her support and saying [You are not alone] gives real Shonen Power of Friendship vibes. Even with this random nonsense, I cannot escape Anime.

Confronting the Past

That night, shrouded in darkness, they descended into the basement, where lost memories lingered like shadows. The walls whispered tales of the magician's greed and malice.

“There!” Sara exclaimed, pointing to a rusting box hidden among debris. “Inside lies the source of my torment... and perhaps our way out.”

William opened the box, revealing a collection of relics—a magician’s hat, a wand, and a locket harboring a portrait of a young Sara.

“Your charm was his ruin,” William muttered, piecing together the story. “He sought to control you as he did this mansion.”

“But it cost him everything,” Sara replied softly, eyes on the locket. “And that loss binds me now.”

William realized they needed to confront the Headless Hatman to free Sara. It was a battle for their lives and their love.

BB: "So Hatman loved Sara and trapped her spirit in the mansion. But as a result, trapped his own spirit in the mansion as well. So was she his assistant? A patron he admired? Girlfriend of a rival magician?! There are so many unanswered questions. I do like the addition of the rusty box in the basement with the Hatman's old relics. That was a fun find for the leads. But what is William's backstory? Is William a ghost too?! Now that would be a sweet twist! Did the AI think of that? . . .

The Final Confrontation

As they ascended from the basement, the air thickened with tension. The Headless Hatman appeared, filling the grand staircase with malevolence.

“Fools!” he bellowed, a sinister laugh reverberating through the mansion. “You dare stand against me?”

William stood defensively in front of Sara. “We will break your hold! You will not keep her in shadows any longer!”

The mansion trembled as a storm brewed around them. Sara raised the locket, light emanating from Sara’s image.

“Your greed destroyed me once,” she declared. “I will not be your prisoner again!”

With those words, the image inside the locket began to glow, intertwining Sara’s essence with the magic binding the Headless Hatman. He let out a deafening scream, and in a flash of light, the dark figure vanished.

BB: "HA! ["The power of LOCKET compels you!"] The locket was the MacGuffin all along! That was like something out of a Scooby-Doo episode and I kind of love it. And while William did step in to defend Sara, his existence is inconsequential. Seriously, you could remove William and make Sara a strong-independent-woman-who-needs-no-man and BAM! No need for William. Though, it is a story about how love conquers all and him being there to support her was the driving force of her finally attack against Hatman. Cliche but effective.

The Mansion Transformed

With the Headless Hatman gone, the oppressive energy that burdens the mansion dissipated. The walls breathed warmth, releasing the spirits trapped within for too long.

Sara’s spirit shimmered with newfound light, the chains of despair falling away. “Thank you, William,” she said, eyes sparkling with gratitude. “You believed in me when I could not.”

As dawn broke, lighting up the sky with hues of gold and pink, William and Sara stepped together, witnessing the mansion’s metamorphosis from a haunted relic of sorrow to a warm sanctuary.

The oppressive darkness lifted, revealing the mansion’s true beauty—a blend of history and hope that beckoned light.

BB:"So? The mansion changes into just a regular old house? And who were the other spirits? The AI never touch on what was happening with the other spirits. And is Sara going to cross over to the after life now? I assumed that was obviously going to happen. But she is leaving the mansion with William? Is she just a free-roaming spirit now? So many questions when this should be the conclusion that resolves things! Is the AI trying to be an [[[Auteur]]] or something? Giving us an ending open to interpretation! What?! No, there has to be more . . .

A New Dawn

Together, William and Sara emerged from the haunted mansion into a world of possibilities. Their bond transcended the boundaries of life and death, forever intertwined through their shared struggles.

This story of love and courage reminds us that even in life’s darkest corners, light can be found. William discovered that love could flourish in the most unexpected places, teaching him that true bravery lies in confronting the unknown.

So remember, within the shadows of fear, light may await—ready for those brave enough to seek it.

BB: "Oh, kiss my burnt ends with your cliche nonsense! Really? Is Sara haunting William because their love is that strong? No, that is BS! I am reminded of the Paranormal Activity 1 movie and how the demon was haunting the girl no matter where she goes. Like, can only William see and hear her? What if they meet other people and grow apart?! If their love is gone, does that mean Sara crosses over then. Or now that she is free of the mansion, she does what she wants? No, BULLSHIT! I am going to put my own spin on this, that William was a ghost the whole time and after they defeat Hatman, both William and Sara go to heaven. Or they reincarnate into another world and have lover adventures in a cool fantasy world. That is my cannon!

---[End of AI generated blog]---

Yeah. I can understand why the AI went with all of that. And this was a blog meant to review a story, not tell one. I had fun trolling this AI creation. But in the future, I am not going to bother AI generating anything that needs to be written. The point of this site is to encourage me to do writing. And do the writing myself. I am glad to be rid of this from the Draft section. It was bothering my OCD seeing (1) in the Draft all the time.

And as an treat to myself, I am going to take the input I used a year ago and put it in Colorify. But what styles to use? Not doing them all, of course. Hmm . . .

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, obviously. Anime, because Anime. Oil Painting, because that fits with a haunted house setting. And . . . why not use the Pixar style?! It gave me such a winning Sleep Paralysis Demon.

And good news, all of the description did fit into the prompt for Colorify. And what do we get . . . ?

So, none of those have anything to do with the story presented in this blog. But then again, I kind of enjoy that these AI covers have nothing to do with the AI generated review. All of them are so cool and spooky in that cheesy halloween-y sort of way. Except the Pixar version once again is so horrifying in a subtle way. Look closely at that dude in the background. What is going on with him? He is the scariest thing on that cover. Why does the Pixar Style produce the greatest nightmare fuel?!

Anyway, this was a fun experiment. It is interesting what AI can come up with. But I will stick to making fun of AI pictures rather then let AI do my hobby of writing. Maybe I will do something with Randall M Ceah again? Maybe an AI pic of our favorite dimension hopping tourist?

Good Luck and the power of LOCKET is all you neeeeeeeed!

---BUCK