Fiction: Two ChatGPT Stories Using the Same Prompt

 

Using the objective point of view, write a short story about an old man administering palliative care to an old dying woman.

 Story #1

The old man shuffled slowly down the hallway of the nursing home, his hands trembling slightly as he pushed the wheelchair. He had been here for weeks now, ever since the old woman had been admitted.

She had been in the hospital for months, but the doctors had said there was nothing more they could do for her. Now she was here, in the nursing home, and the old man had been coming to visit her every day.

He had known her for years, ever since they were both young. They had grown up together, and he had always been fond of her. Now, as he looked at her frail body, he could feel his heart breaking. He knew that she was dying, and he wanted to do whatever he could to make her last days as comfortable as possible.

He wheeled her into her room and gently helped her into bed. He sat beside her and held her hand, talking to her softly. He told her stories of their childhood, of the good times they had shared. He told her how much he loved her, and how much he would miss her when she was gone.

The old man stayed with her until late into the night, and when it was time for him to go, he kissed her forehead and said goodbye. He knew that she wouldn't be here much longer, but he wanted to make sure that she was as comfortable as possible.

He had been administering palliative care to her, and he was determined to make her last days as peaceful and pain-free as possible. The old man left the nursing home that night, his heart heavy with sadness.

He knew that he would never see her again, but he was glad that he had been able to spend her last days with her. He had done his best to make her comfortable, and he hoped that she had found some peace in her final days.

Story #2

The old man sat by the bedside of the old woman, watching her frail body slowly slipping away. He had been her caretaker for many years, and he had grown to love her like a mother. He had seen her through her happiest and most difficult times, and now he was here to help her through her last. The old man held her hand and spoke softly to her, telling her stories of their time together and of the life she had lived. He reminded her of the joys and sorrows she had experienced, and of the love she had shared with those around her. He told her of the beauty of life, and of the importance of living it to the fullest. The old man administered palliative care to the old woman, ensuring that she was comfortable and free from pain. He made sure that she was surrounded by her loved ones, and that she was able to spend her last days in peace. He also made sure that she was able to say goodbye to those she loved, and that her last wishes were respected. The old man stayed with the old woman until her last breath, and he was there to witness her passing. He was filled with sadness, but also with a sense of peace knowing that she was now at rest. He had done all he could to make her last days as comfortable and peaceful as possible, and he was grateful for the time he had been able to spend with her.

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Note: A piece of Story #2 acted as a springboard for Cross My Heart, an original short story that I needed to write for a Flash Fiction workshop: “He reminded her of the joys and sorrows she had experienced, and of the love she had shared with those around her. He told her of the beauty of life, and of the importance of living it to the fullest.”

ChatGPT-generated text can help writers get past writer’s block, but it should not be a replacement for original stories written by human beings. As you can see, the computer-generated text lacks the human touch.

Also, the Chat did not understand the command that asked for the Objective Point of View, but I expect the technology to evolve to become more sophisticated.

These stories were generated in February 2023.

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The copyright status of ChatGPT text and artwork is still murky – the writer on this website did not create these stories, although she created the prompt that generated them. The author grants permission for visitors to use these stories and the prompt for generating their own ideas and, possibly, their own stories based on AI text.

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