Welcome to Plan B Social Media. This blog is a showcase for evolving AI-assisted fiction—short stories created through a unique blend of human imagination and machine creativity. Each piece is designed to be family-friendly, inviting readers of all ages to explore playful narratives, thoughtful “what if” scenarios, and imaginative worlds that grow and transform over time.
Here, storytelling is an experiment, and every post is part of a larger journey into how AI can inspire, shape, and expand creative writing.
Crimson Genesis: The Voyage of Capt. Lou Diederich
A speculative sci-fi tale across time, space, and legacy Chapter One: The Mission The year was 2179. As humanity stood on the brink of collapse — environmental ruin, resource scarcity, and political unrest — one final hope shimmered in orbit: ChronoStar One, the first vessel capable of traveling both through time and space. Engineered to…
Ohio’s Real Estate Licensing Pathway: A Viable Career Shift Amid Market Changes
By Skip ReynoldsMay 13, 2025 DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio’s job market evolves, many professionals are exploring new career paths. One such avenue gaining attention is real estate. Becoming a licensed real estate agent in Ohio is structured, requiring education, examination, and affiliation with a brokerage. Educational Requirements and Licensing ProcessProspective agents must complete…
The Algorithm Accord
In the smoky haze of post-war London, 1952, a quiet tapping echoed through a small office at King’s College. Alan Turing leaned over his desk, scribbling something brilliant, when a soft whomp ruptured the silence. Three figures stood in the room, shimmering faintly with static. One wore a scarf made entirely of thermodynamic equations, another…
Blending Analog Film and AI Tools Made Me Fall in Love with Captions
Dear Captions Team, If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that we’re living in a golden age of storytelling—and Captions is giving creators the tools to thrive in it. As someone who’s spent years building passionate communities around creative tools and technology, I’m fired up by the opportunity to launch and lead community…
‘Wayne’ Nostradamus
Wayne Nostradamus is 32 and lives in his parents’ basement in New Jersey. He spends most of his time playing video games and consuming mass quantities of Red Bull. And yes, Wayne is distantly related to the much more famous Nostradamus, the 1555 publisher of “Les Prophéties.” Wayne has just published (via Reddit, of course)…
Dino the magical toy dinosaur
Once upon a time, in a cozy little house at the edge of a bustling town, there lived a 3-year-old boy named Theo. Theo had golden curls and eyes as bright as the summer sky. The house, with its warm yellow walls and red-tiled roof, was filled with the sound of laughter and the aroma…
The Rat Race
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Rodentopolis, a rat named Ralph had had enough of the relentless rat race. The rat race, you see, was not just a metaphor for a busy and competitive lifestyle—it was an actual race that took place every year, where rats from all corners of the city…
Welcome to the Jungle
The dense jungle set in Hollywood was a marvel of cinematic ingenuity. Towering trees, lush foliage, and the ambient sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves created an immersive illusion of a wild, untamed world. The set was so convincing that the moment you stepped onto it, it felt like you were lost in the…
The Meaning of Life
“The purpose of life is to learn, grow, and evolve into the best version of yourself. It’s about embracing empathy, compassion, and understanding. And most importantly, it’s about leaving the world a better place than when you entered it.”
Ceres Base XI
The deep void of space was a canvas of distant stars, a breathtaking spectacle that framed the colossal mining operation on the dwarf planet Ceres. Nestled within the inky expanse of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, the bustling Ceres Base was humanity’s latest endeavor to exploit the mysteries and riches of the cosmos.…
The Vortex
The colossal spaceship Astraeus was an engineering marvel. This technological behemoth could traverse galaxies in the blink of an eye, all thanks to the creation of the “Quantum Vortex Drive.” This revolutionary drive harnessed the power of controlled singularities to create artificial wormholes, allowing humanity to traverse unimaginable distances easily. Commander Isabella Nova was one…
The Composer
The year was 2065, and the world had changed in ways unimaginable just a few decades earlier. Artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of creativity and innovation. In the city’s heart stood a massive computer data center, a sprawling complex stretching into infinity. At its core was an AI system known simply as…
The Turkey Hunt
The old man opened his eyes and knew the weather was about to turn wet. His knees ached. Elwood, the hound, was snoring at the foot of the bed. The old man got up. The hunting cabin was cold. He lit a fire and tapped coffee into the percolator. The turkey hunt would commence at…
Statue of Liberty’s birth
Paris – March 14, 1880: The workshop of the renowned French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was alive with the rhythmic clinks of hammers and the passionate whispers of artists. At the center of this creative storm stood a remarkable prototype, a smaller version of the colossal masterpiece that would soon become an enduring symbol of…
Solis: Way Station Stellara
An intergalactic association known as the “Cosmos Accord” unified the sprawling expanse of the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond. Formed eons ago by advanced civilizations from countless solar systems, the Cosmos Accord was the governing body that oversaw the vast network of inhabited worlds and the interstellar routes connecting them. In this age, interstellar travel…
Photon Blaze: Hero of Lumina City
In the sprawling metropolis of Lumina City, where towering skyscrapers reached for the heavens and neon lights painted the streets with vibrant colors, a figure of unparalleled power and unwavering virtue emerged – Photon Blaze. By day, he was a mild-mannered scientist named Dr. Daniel Archer, a brilliant physicist working in a prestigious research facility.…
The USS Stratosphere: The Billionaire’s Playground
In the not-so-distant future, when technology had unlocked the frontiers of the skies, a magnificent vessel known as the USS Stratosphere graced the Earth’s atmosphere. This majestic airship, designed by the brightest minds of the age, was a testament to human innovation and ambition. The USS Stratosphere was not merely a vehicle; it was a…
USS Quantum
September 29, 2275: Captain Jonathan Steele stood in the dimly lit hangar bay of the USS Quantum, a vessel unlike any other in the history of human exploration. His life-support suit clung to his body, its sleek black surface shimmering with protective nanites. The helmet he held under his arm displayed an array of complex…
The Resurrector
In the heart of a hidden valley, shrouded by ancient forests and concealed by nature itself, stood the enigmatic laboratory of the legendary inventor, Dr. Thaddeus Meriwether. His secluded abode was an intricate blend of arcane knowledge and relentless curiosity. Among his many astounding inventions, one stood out as awe-inspiring and terrifying—the Resurrector. This machine,…
USS Starfleet Command Announces the Launch of 4 Spacecraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USS Starfleet Command Announces the Launch of Four New Spacecraft: USS Solarastrum, USS Stellarcity Odyssey, USS AstraHaven, and USS Asteria Harvestor San Francisco, Earth – September 27, 2170 – USS Starfleet Command is thrilled to announce the successful completion of four groundbreaking spacecraft, each representing the pinnacle of human ingenuity and spacefaring…
Ephemeris
In the small coastal town of Cresthaven, nestled between the cliffs and the sea, there stood an old lighthouse that had watched over the town for generations. Its towering presence had safely guided countless ships to the harbor, and its light had been a beacon of hope in the darkest nights. But the lighthouse had…
Ansel’s Diner
Life moved fast in the sprawling metropolis of Neotropolis, where towering skyscrapers touched the clouds during the day and vivid lights illuminated the streets at night The year was 2145, and nanotechnology had woven itself into the very fabric of everyday existence. Robots, androids, and synthetic humans buzzed through the streets like busy bees, performing…
The Mysterious Isle of No-Nish
Nestled in the heart of a boundless, cerulean sea lies the enchanting and mysterious island of No-Nish. This fantastical isle, shrouded in legends and whispered tales, is where the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary blurs into a world of pure wonder. The Isle of No-Nish is a haven of lush, untouched landscapes, where…
Elvis & the Beatles: 1965
INTRO: ELVIS PRESLEY’S LOS ANGELES HOME – AUGUST 27, 1965 – EVENING The sun sets behind the palm trees, casting a warm, golden glow over Elvis Presley’s luxurious backyard. A long dining table is set up near the sparkling swimming pool. ELVIS PRESLEY, decked out in his signature black leather jacket and pompadour, sits at…
The Presley Brothers: Elvis and Jessie
In the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi, on a chilly January morning in 1935, the Presley family welcomed not one, but two bouncing baby boys into their lives. Vernon and Gladys Presley’s joy knew no bounds as they cradled their twin sons, Elvis Aaron and Jessie Garon, in their arms. Both babies were healthy and…
NeoTech City’s Futuroid Emporium
In the heart of the sprawling metropolis of NeoTech City, nestled amidst towering skyscrapers and shimmering neon lights, lay a place unlike any other: the Futuroid Emporium. This was no ordinary showroom; it was a futuristic haven where the wealthiest and most influential individuals from across the globe came to shop for their very own…
Red vs. Blue
The battle raged into its twentieth day, and the once-thriving city had been reduced to a war-torn wasteland. The Blue Flag side, desperate to gain an advantage, deployed its regiment of combat androids. These metallic soldiers marched in perfect formation toward the frontlines, their mechanical limbs moving with precision and purpose. On the opposing side,…
The Conductor
The winter of 1937 had settled over Europe like a heavy blanket of snow, and the Orient Express, the epitome of luxury and opulence, was making its way through the frosty landscapes. Charles Davenport, the seasoned conductor of the renowned train, had seen many things in his years of service but nothing quite like what…
It’s Time for Mr. Picklefoot
Chapter 1 Mr. Picklefoot’s dog, Skip, saw a squirrel jump to the ground from an oak tree in a neighbor’s yard. “Skip! Don’t pull!” Mr. Picklefoot shouted as the golden retriever lunged to intercept the squirrel. The sudden and unexpected tug caused Mr. Picklefoot to lose his balance and step forward awkwardly. He very narrowly…
Sully’s Boots
I wrote Sully’s Boots in 1992 as a short story. It lay forgotten on an old floppy disk for nearly 30 years until I decided to brush that old disk off and pop it into my 1998 desktop Apple computer – that still works. I cleaned it up a little and am publishing it here…
The Diederich Journal 