The Spirit of Thanksgiving
Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales The Spirit of Thanksgiving By Claudia Alick When I was six, I had a revelation during Thanksgiving. The holiday, I realized, was
Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales The Spirit of Thanksgiving By Claudia Alick When I was six, I had a revelation during Thanksgiving. The holiday, I realized, was
Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales Black Friday Backrooms Sam hated her job at MegaMart, the sprawling fluorescent labyrinth of consumerism that devoured her nights and weekends. Tonight
Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales The Other White Meat The cold November wind bit at Malika’s cheeks as she tightened her scarf around her neck. New York
short story by Claudia Alick. read 2 minutes. In the before times, I would’ve been the one left behind. When buildings were evacuated, the signs
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley failed to cite slavery as a cause of the American Civil War. This poem by Claudia Alick is part of the collection: Poetry of the State. This poem was created using three secession documents from Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi.
by Maiamama Sept 20 2023 The first chapter of Maiamama’s visual novel, Final Test has been published! October 20 2023 Chapter two is live! November
Claudia Alick’s 9/11 Street-Poetry Project is a testament to the resilient spirit of New York City in the face of adversity. Claudia, who was in
“Speculative Stories for the Strike” is a captivating collection of original narratives crafted by the imaginative mind of Claudia Alick. These tales serve as a rallying cry, echoing the urgent calls of the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) Strikes. Alick’s vivid storytelling brings to life a series of gripping scenarios that ponder the consequences of unchecked power, as studios continue to wield AI as a tool of manipulation and dominance. “Speculative Stories for the Strike” captivates, inspires, and sheds light on the crucial struggles faced by those who bring stories to life, reminding us of the power of storytelling to drive change and shape a more equitable world.
AI Experiment: Calling Up Justice looked at contemporary stories of commercial real estate and created prompts that encourage the machine to dream of a better future. Text generated by Chat GPT. Image generated by Dalle from this prompt-“Generate an image of a vibrant cityscape where repurposed office buildings have been transformed into creative community spaces. The scene takes place on a sunny day, bustling with activity. The focal point is a building adorned with colorful murals and open windows, revealing people collaborating inside. Other repurposed structures surround it, featuring greenery cascading from balconies and rooftops. Capture the diverse community engaged in conversations, idea exchange, and activities like a farmers market, street performances, and interactive installations. Portray a vivid sense of positivity, creativity, and the transformative potential of repurposing abandoned spaces.”
AI Experiment: We challenged ChatGPT to produce a fiction short story about a community that breaks free from the grip of an ancient creature feeding off negativity, only to have it resurfaces as an internet troll. We directed it to have a positive ending. We added in a few specific prompts. Then we did some editing to make it more readable. We used Dall-e with description “digital art. a small town darkened by an evil force and a group of people standing hand in hand to fight it with rainbow light”
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