“Every story has to end. Readers rarely remember how a novel begins, but they always remember the endings. So the ending had better be good.” I predicted the ending here a quarter of the way through. You sure did fool me. Excellent.
I’ve got a new idea for an AI start-up. I just need to write a script to fix the fucking strangely distorted alien-like hands that image generators like Midjourney crank out like there’s no tomorrow.
Hm. Maybe that’s the point. There is no tomorrow. 😳
Writers can do anything! Learning Norwegian -- easy as pie. After all, it takes barely half a day of research for us to become experts in nuclear physics, botany, dinosaurs, or any other subject.
“Every story has to end. Readers rarely remember how a novel begins, but they always remember the endings. So the ending had better be good.” I predicted the ending here a quarter of the way through. You sure did fool me. Excellent.
Thanks, Sharron. I like twists and I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Clever plot and an excellent ending: don't stop now.
Rob in Yauteoec
Thank you, Rob. There's another fun story coming next week!
Brilliant 👏🏻. Loved every bit of this story 🔥
Thank you, Osasuyi. I'm happy to hear that.
We come for the story we live for their twist. Lucky us AI sucks at both. :)
Yes, 100 percent yes.
I’ve got a new idea for an AI start-up. I just need to write a script to fix the fucking strangely distorted alien-like hands that image generators like Midjourney crank out like there’s no tomorrow.
Hm. Maybe that’s the point. There is no tomorrow. 😳
AI is not really intelligent. Not yet. Not ever?
I looked up “Etterretningstjenesten” because it’s so spectacular a word, I figured it had to be made up. It’s real. It’s a thing.
I like the sound of Etterretningstjenesten, though I'm 100 percent certain I'm mispronouncing it.
This was an amazing story, Bill! I’d love to read more stories about Lucas.
Thank you, Justin. Lucas' adventures have just begun.
PS. I'm afraid by planting him in Norway, I'm going to have to go to Norway to do research. ;-)
This sounds like a wonderful idea. 😃
Well that was a cool little twist, wasn't it? Well done, Bill...as usual!
Thanks, Ben. I glad you enjoyed Writer for Hire and especially the twist.
Let's see the writer write his way out of this
working for the Norwegian boss.
He gets to decide how to protect the minister
if not, then it's his loss.
I like that! Cheers!
Such a good read. Yes please for more Lucas. Great twists.
Thank you, Jayne. There's definitely more Lucas stories to come.
Writing is a dirty job. 🤣 Does this mean Lucas has to start writing in Norwegian?
I agree about endings. Not much worse than a story with an unsatisfying ending.
Writers can do anything! Learning Norwegian -- easy as pie. After all, it takes barely half a day of research for us to become experts in nuclear physics, botany, dinosaurs, or any other subject.
Indeed.
Such an enjoyable read! And I'd love a glimpse of your questionnaire if you will share.
Thanks, Tree. I'm delighted you enjoyed Writer for Hire. I don't use a questionnaire; I'm the ultimate pantser.
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Very good story and I think it could also be quite plausible as well.
Thanks, Scott. I'm sure you're right: Some governments somewhere are employing writers for our ideas.
One of the risks of being a professional writer is that someone will be offended by what you write and want to have you killed...
So true. I fear this is my fate. ;-)
Classic thriller double ending! I like that we come into the story at just the right time to witness it.
Thank you, Lisa. I had fun stitching the ending together and I'm happy you liked it.
My ad produced much less satisfactory results. This is a fantastic read! Keep it going!
Ha! I do know that feeling. But I'm glad you enjoyed Writer for Hire, Cyn.