It’s time for some wicked fun!

An Open AI subscription is required to access it, but here is the link to The Ghastly Mirror

How it works

Fire it up enter an image or a text description of something that can sense itself in a mirror. It is programmed to tell you no if you don’t do this.

The description is : “Reflections of the opposite – creatures that can sense themselves in a mirror, shown a more twisted version of themselves.”

That includes making four images, writing a 1,500 word story for you followed by image prompts.

It makes four different image styles total! Here’s an example.

Results:

Chapter 1: The Mirror of Duality

In the heart of a kingdom where the sun always shone, there lived a Princess named Elara. Known for her golden hair and love of books, Elara spent her days in the grand library of the castle, a sanctuary filled with tales of magic, heroism, and love. Her favorite pastime was reading to the children of the kingdom, her voice weaving stories that danced like sunlight through their imaginations.

One day, as Elara was exploring a forgotten corner of the library, she stumbled upon an ancient mirror, its frame carved with intricate designs of intertwining roses and thorns. Drawn to its beauty, she gazed into it, expecting to see her familiar reflection. However, what stared back was a figure she barely recognized. This reflection had hair as dark as a raven’s wing, eyes gleaming with a sinister light. Unlike Elara, who held a beloved book, this figure clutched a burnt tome, its pages blackened and curled.

Confused and intrigued, Elara reached out, her fingers grazing the cool surface of the mirror. As she did, the world around her spun, and she felt herself being pulled into an unknown realm.

Chapter 2: The Shadowed Kingdom

Elara awoke in a world devoid of color, a kingdom where shadows whispered, and the sky was cloaked in perpetual twilight. She found herself in a grand chamber, similar to her library, but here the books were bound in shadows, their pages filled with tales of sorrow and deceit.

In this world, Elara was not a beloved princess but a feared ruler, known as Eris, who wielded her power with a cold and cruel hand. Her subjects, once joyful and free, now trembled in her presence, their eyes void of hope.

Eris, the shadowed reflection of Elara, reveled in her power, using it to bend the will of those around her. She was everything Elara was not – ruthless, deceitful, and hungry for control. Yet, as Elara navigated this twisted kingdom, she realized that Eris was also a part of her, a manifestation of her deepest fears and unspoken desires.

Determined to understand this dark reflection and save both her kingdom and this shadowed realm, Elara sought the wisdom of an ancient sorceress, rumored to know the secrets of the mirror.

Chapter 3: Reflection and Redemption

The sorceress, an enigmatic figure cloaked in starlight, revealed the truth behind the mirror. It was a magical artifact that showed not just one’s reflection, but the embodiment of their opposite nature. To break the spell and return to her world, Elara had to confront and accept the parts of herself she saw in Eris.

Bracing herself, Elara faced Eris in the heart of the shadowed kingdom. The confrontation was intense, as Elara not only battled Eris but also her own inner demons. It was a struggle of light and dark, truth and deceit, love and fear.

In the climactic moment, Elara embraced Eris, accepting her as a part of herself. This act of acceptance broke the spell of the mirror. The shadowed kingdom dissolved, and Elara found herself back in her library, the ancient mirror now just a plain glass.

Elara emerged from the experience wiser and more compassionate, understanding that darkness and light existed within everyone. She continued her days reading to the children, her stories now enriched with the lessons she learned from the mirror – that true strength lies in embracing all parts of oneself, and that even in the darkest of tales, there’s always a glimmer of hope.

The Prompts

1. The Enchanted Library: “In a kingdom where every story ever told resides in an endless library, a young princess discovers a hidden section filled with forbidden tales. Among them, she finds a mirror that shows not her reflection, but the story of her life as it could have been in a parallel world. Describe her adventures as she navigates this alternate reality, uncovering secrets about herself and the true power of stories.”
2. Shadowed Reflection: “In a world where everyone has two sides, light and dark, a princess renowned for her kindness encounters her opposite in a mystical mirror – a version of herself that embodies everything she fears and despises. Explore her journey as she confronts and tries to understand this darker self, learning that even in the shadows, there is a lesson to be learned about balance and self-acceptance.”
3. The Sorceress’s Mirror: “A curious princess finds an ancient mirror in a forgotten corner of the castle. It’s said to be crafted by a legendary sorceress, showing not just reflections but the deepest truths of one’s soul. When the princess looks into the mirror, she’s transported into a world where her deepest fears and greatest strengths are personified. Describe her quest in this mirror world to find her way back home, gaining profound insights about herself.”
4. The Dual Kingdoms: “In a realm where every person’s inner nature is visibly manifested, a princess known for her benevolence discovers that her reflection in an enchanted mirror rules a parallel kingdom in tyranny and darkness. Describe her clandestine journey to this alternate kingdom to confront her other self and the challenges she faces in trying to reconcile the light and darkness within her, ultimately striving for harmony in both worlds.”