The Haunting of Willow Lake Manor

An A.I. Horror Short

Welcome to my new paid subscription: The A.I. fiction critique class. In this class, I post a short story written by A.I. I’ll provide the prompt I used, the story, and my critique. You can leave your thoughts on the story—the good, the bad, and what you would do differently. In addition, as the class grows, read what others have written. I priced this to be the cost of a grande coffee at Starbucks. This would be a great way to improve if you want to work on your craft. I hope you join me.

P.S. A.I. doesn’t have feelings, so you can be as harsh as possible when critiquing.

The Prompt:

Write a 1500 word horror story:

The Story:

In the heart of the dense forest, shrouded in mist and mystery, stood Willow Lake Manor. Abandoned for decades, its dilapidated facade exuded an eerie charm that beckoned to those daring enough to venture near. Rumors whispered of dark secrets hidden within its walls, of restless spirits doomed to wander the halls for eternity.

It was on a moonless night that five friends, drawn by morbid curiosity and a thirst for adventure, decided to explore the infamous manor. Emily, the brave leader of the group, led the way with her unwavering determination. Alex, her loyal best friend, followed closely behind, his skepticism barely concealing his unease. Sarah, the thrill-seeker, and her brother, Mark, the skeptic, exchanged nervous glances as they stepped onto the overgrown path leading to the manor. And trailing behind them all was Ethan, the quiet observer, his camera poised to capture every moment of their forbidden journey.