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“Story Reteller” GPT Guide

The Story Reteller is designed to retell pre-existing stories from various media such as books, movies, TV shows, video games, and others. This unique capability allows users to revisit their favorite narratives for a refresher. To ensure a comprehensive storytelling experience, the Story Reteller includes the as many important details from the source material that it can fit in it’s response.

Basic Usage

To use the Story Reteller, simply provide the name of the story you wish to experience again. If there is more than one version of the story, state the specific medium or a particular version of a story, especially if multiple versions exist (e.g., book vs. movie or original vs. remake). If you have a preference for the story to be broken into multiple pages, you can request this as well. It will default to one page. Simply say or type “continue” after the first page.

Examples

“Stranger Things: Season 1” in 4 pages

Stranger Things: Season 1 – Page 1 of 4

In the quaint town of Hawkins, Indiana, during the early 1980s, the sudden disappearance of young Will Byers on his way home from a friend’s house one evening sets off a series of mysterious events. As the town’s police chief, Jim Hopper, begins an investigation, Will’s distressed mother, Joyce, becomes convinced that her son is trying to communicate with her through flickering lights in their home.

Meanwhile, Will’s close friends—Mike, Dustin, and Lucas—embark…

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

The book “1984” in 3 pages

1984 – Page 1 of 3

In the grim, austere world of Airstrip One (formerly known as Great Britain), a province of the superstate Oceania, Winston Smith silently rebels against the oppressive regime led by the Party and its enigmatic leader, Big Brother. The Party controls everything in Oceania, from its history to its language, and even the thoughts of its citizens through the Thought Police. Winston, who works at the Ministry of Truth, where his job is to alter historical records to fit the Party’s narrative, feels a deep sense of unease and dissatisfaction with the life he is forced to lead.

One day, Winston secretly purchases a diary and…

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

“Bioshock: Infinite” with focus on Daisy Fitzroy

Bioshock: Infinite (Focusing on Daisy Fitzroy) – Page 1 of 1

In the sky among the clouds, the city of Columbia floats with an air of majesty and grace, a symbol of American exceptionalism and technological marvel. Yet beneath its gleaming façade, the city harbors deep divides and dark secrets. Amidst the wonder, Daisy Fitzroy, a woman of conviction and leader of the Vox Populi, seeks to overturn the social order that oppresses the many for the benefit of the few.

Daisy’s story is one of struggle and resilience. Once a servant in the house of Columbia’s leader, Comstock, she is wrongfully accused of a crime she didn’t commit.

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

“Iron Man 2” with educational context

Iron Man 2 – Page 1 of 2

In a dimly lit workshop in Russia, Ivan Vanko watches Tony Stark announce himself as Iron Man on television. Vanko, fueled by a legacy of bitterness and the desire for revenge against the Stark family, begins to build his own arc reactor and weaponized suit. Meanwhile, Stark, amidst the fanfare of his Iron Man revelation, grapples with the United States government’s demands to hand over his suit’s technology. They argue it’s a matter of national security, fearing the suit’s potential replication by adversaries. This moment mirrors the international arms race, notably the nuclear arms race during the Cold War, where countries feverishly worked to develop or acquire weapons technology to ensure their own safety against perceived threats, emphasizing the precarious balance between technological advancement and global security.

Stark refuses to surrender his technology, claiming his Iron Man suit is a deterrent that has maintained peace, likening himself to a nuclear power that keeps enemies at bay. This assertion highlights the concept of deterrence theory from the Cold War era, which posits that the possession of powerful weapons can prevent attacks by enemies, based on the fear of mutual assured destruction. Stark’s personal battle…

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

Note: If the title you request is not in ChatGPT’s knowledge base, due to being too obscure or too new, it should let you know. However, there have been times where it creates stories instead. We’re aware of this issue and have tried to rectify it, but it’s difficult to control. Keep this in mind during use.

Advanced Usage

The Story Reteller offers several commands that can act as shortcuts. Note that the brackets represent placeholders and should not be included in your actual command.

  • focus [character name]: [story name] – This command directs the GPT to emphasize a particular character within the story, providing more details and time spent on their role.
  • edu: [story name] – Use this command if you want the retelling to sprinkle in educational elements like historical or cultural context relevant to the plot. This adds depth and informative value to the narrative. Remember that while ChatGPT is trained on a vast amount of factual data and usually provides accurate information on well-known topics, there’s still a chance it might produce inaccuracies on occasion.
  • 0: [prompt] – This special command allows you to temporarily request a response in the style of normal ChatGPT for a specific prompt, after which the GPT will resume its storytelling role.

Examples

focus Daisy: Bioshock Infinite

Bioshock: Infinite (Focusing on Daisy Fitzroy) – Page 1 of 1

In the sky among the clouds, the city of Columbia floats with an air of majesty and grace, a symbol of American exceptionalism and technological marvel. Yet beneath its gleaming façade, the city harbors deep divides and dark secrets. Amidst the wonder, Daisy Fitzroy, a woman of conviction and leader of the Vox Populi, seeks to overturn the social order that oppresses the many for the benefit of the few.

Daisy’s story is one of struggle and resilience. Once a servant in the house of Columbia’s leader, Comstock, she is wrongfully accused of a crime she didn’t commit.

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

edu: Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 – Page 1 of 2

In a dimly lit workshop in Russia, Ivan Vanko watches Tony Stark announce himself as Iron Man on television. Vanko, fueled by a legacy of bitterness and the desire for revenge against the Stark family, begins to build his own arc reactor and weaponized suit. Meanwhile, Stark, amidst the fanfare of his Iron Man revelation, grapples with the United States government’s demands to hand over his suit’s technology. They argue it’s a matter of national security, fearing the suit’s potential replication by adversaries. This moment mirrors the international arms race, notably the nuclear arms race during the Cold War, where countries feverishly worked to develop or acquire weapons technology to ensure their own safety against perceived threats, emphasizing the precarious balance between technological advancement and global security.

Stark refuses to surrender his technology, claiming his Iron Man suit is a deterrent that has maintained peace, likening himself to a nuclear power that keeps enemies at bay. This assertion highlights the concept of deterrence theory from the Cold War era, which posits that the possession of powerful weapons can prevent attacks by enemies, based on the fear of mutual assured destruction. Stark’s personal battle…

[Typically, you’d get several more paragraphs here.]

0: Is Ivan Vanko also in the first Iron Man movie?

No, Ivan Vanko does not appear in the first Iron Man movie. He is introduced in “Iron Man 2” as a new character, with a personal vendetta against Tony Stark, which stems from the past dealings between their fathers. Vanko blames the Stark family for his own family’s misfortune and seeks revenge by creating his own version of the arc reactor and weaponized suit.

These advanced commands enhance the Story Reteller’s capability to deliver personalized and enriched storytelling experiences, making each narrative not just a retelling but a journey through the eyes of your favorite characters and worlds.

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