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Some people are even using it for counseling! Honestly, I weep for humanity.

I get that opinion. And I have told a few that I have used it for counseling. It is sad. But at times with Dad, I need another voice to tell me I’m not the horrible caregiver that I think I am. AI is free. Quick. And I walk away knowing I didn’t burden it with my problems.

I don’t use it to write. I use it to create covers. And I think it takes some skill to prompt it to create good art.

I wouldn't use it for art if on an artist site, though. Just like I wouldn't use it to create music on music or songwriting sites or competitions.

TGIF Rumpies which here means “Tongue goes in first”

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Hello, Rumpies!

I was invited to join this forum. Thanks, @Jamesllewelyyn! I find it interesting, so I am here now. Looking for a dark roast coffee and a cinnamon roll. Haha!

Hi, Lina! Welcome! :)

In the current Elements comp, I really like “A Calm In Need Of A Storm” by dronette56 and “Seduction: It’s Elemental, My Dear Watson” by CuriousAnnie

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I don't know about anyone else, but I like the 'Element' competition badge. It's probably my second favourite of the ones I have so far gained. 😊

I really like it, too. All the comp artwork is cool!

Morning, Rumpies

Dropping off some Skittles I had lying around. Taste the Rainbow!

Happy Wet Wednesday, Rumpies

Louisville is busy with the lead up to the Derby. The celebs will be piling in for the parties. I got to attend one a long time ago when my ex-hubby was a sports anchor for an nbc affiliate. Was crazy!! Cages hung from the ceiling with dancers in them.

I’ll take a hot cocoa as it’s a bit nipply with the rain falling.

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Hope everyone is having a good day. Fingers crossed for you, Kimmi.

Just recently published my first story in 3 months. Have a look at Ends, Means and Bitter In-Betweens.

Loved it, Carlton! Gritty. Affecting. What you excel at!

Fuzzy Lion, you take care with all these storms! They rattled my windows all night here.

Morning, Rumpies

Enjoy your day!

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Hey Kimmi: I'd take "inconclusive" as a positive; at least there is no clear evidence of something bad but that can be so frustrating.

Mine came back positive which was no surprise but I've already been treated so all is well. My doc is pretty cool and she has a very relaxed demeanour which suits me well. Our convo:

Lyfbuz: "So I'm not going to die then?"

Doc: "Well, not yet."

🤣

Ha! That’s funny! Glad yours is taken care of. I’m gonna try to put it outta my mind now.

And my last element story is in the queue — “Swallowing His Flame”. This has been my favorite comp theme ever!

I think my Wind story may be my best of the four, but still happy I entered “Fluid” since I’m a water gal and it represents how water soothes me.

And now I feel another writing break here. Was kinda manic writing during all the health stuff with my sister and me. My biopsy came back “inconclusive”, so the doctor wants to wait and watch it, retesting in six months.

Yummy! Kimmi needs something sweet on her tongue.

This is a poem and not in the competition, but hits the theme using all four elements, and I love what the author did. If interested, it’s short, but well-chosen words, imo.

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/love-poems/consumed-3

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Really well done, both of you. That's quite an achievement.

I'm on track for 2054, just so Kimmi can start preparing my thread, lol.

Ha! Sorry, but I’ll be in my next life as a cat. 🐱

Morning, Rumpies

I’m glad all you wanderers have safely returned.

Here’s updated pics on owlets I’m watching. Baby got its first stripes :)

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And 100% gluten free! Yay!!!!

You need to share, Mr Paddling. I see you’ve already licked all over the best parts.

Oh yeah, the rest of you. Here’s something to nibble on or lick.

Bear bear bear bear bear bear! Short legs move fast to run and tackle her furry friend, then drags him by his ear to her corner to hear all about his trip.

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Hey all, been kinda busy but thought I'd pop in to say hi. Paddling: thx for the Cult, one of my fav bands!

Hoping all the best for your results Kimmi. (Also waiting on some biopsy results.)

My approach or mindset on health issues may not be for everyone but the way I figure it: If I die I have nothing to worry about. If I don't die then I have nothing to worry about. Therefore: I have nothing to worry about. 😀🤣😀 So I ate a whole pizza to celebrate.

I'd like a strawberry soda please.

Hope your results turn out well, too! I like your mindset and need to adopt it. Especially the celebrating with pizza part! :)

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Now I am going to see if I can find Kimmi, as I need some inspiration for my next story.

I’m here! Just paddle to my corner! If you really need inspiration, though, peek in Storeroom 4.

Happy Sunday, Rumpies

I’ll help myself to something and be in my corner, scribbling.

I think sex sells here. Plain and simple. In the 16 stories with the most favorites, the word “fuck” was in the title in 6 of them. Examples: “How to Fuck Me”, “Fucking Blind”, “Dare to Fuck with the Devil”, and “Fucking with Art”.

I think “The Black Rabbit” is my best writing because I was writing about a different era and trying to keep up with 5 very different characters. It had 3 long parts and was nowhere near top of my best reader received. I tend to like my supernatural stories, too, because I think I’ve created unique storylines. Sometimes my best storylines aren’t best executed though, so there’s that. I like the emotions in my gay male stories, but they don’t get many reads, etc.

I try not to worry about the votes, etc and count one happy reader as important as fifty.

Ooo great questions. I know the work I think is my best is not what’s been best received. I need to go back and peek at a few and then I’ll be back with specifics. I’d like to see you answer your questions, too.

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Have you noticed more readers finding these competition entries? My story has three times more views than most of my comp entries! Maybe it's the 'mainstream' category I chose. 😈

Yup. I think it’s a really great theme with a lot of reader appeal.

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Keep us posted! Or come down and sit on thr beach with me to watch the waves of the gulf to keep calm. 😉

I’d love to! Too bad dumb work keeps interfering with fun! 🤓

Morning, Rumpies!

I’m calling to say, “Where the fuck are my biopsy results,” today.

So, still watching owl cams to keep calm.

My cat 🐱

You stay safe, Fuzzy Lion! And don’t send that crazy stuff east to me!

I’m obsessed with an owl cam. Some of y’all be cute, but nothing is as cute as an owlet. ❤️

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saunters in and steps to the bar

drums fingers on the bartop

Hey Bearkeep, make mine a... umm, anything but vodka 😲 Anyone who reads How Not To Lose Your Virginity will find out why.

Just a fruit cider, please, and apologies for the spam, but I heard this was THE place in town to swap bar tales.

settles down in the corner nursing my drink

Smut buddy! Welcome!

I’ve brought in a sweet treat just for you!

If interested…

https://www.storiesspace.com/forum/stories-space-writing-prompts-challenges/spring-is-in-the-air-writing-challenge-two-winners-will-be-chosen

Wow, Fuzzy Lion, I’m so thankful you and your animals are ok. It seems early for tornadoes but I guess Spring is here!

Stay safe!! I think we are getting storms in a day or so.