Don't Answer That Call - What ever you do otherwise it is GAME OVER
Channel: A-Z of Stories about AI (Azai)
Date: 2024-03-11

Don't Answer That Call - That Ring Tone should be enough to warn you
#ai #storytelling #mystery #ufo #abduction
Veronica's lonely existence seemed to be punctuated by the elusive Don't Answer That Callpresence of a perfect companion, one she conjured only in her dreams. High school was a barren ground for friendships, leaving her to seek solace in the vivid images of her nighttime fantasies.

But then, a peculiar twist occurred. As she trudged home from another disheartening day at school, she stumbled upon a sight that sent chills down her spine. Amidst the mundane backdrop of alleyway bricks, a poster loomed, bearing the visage of her dream beau. Yet, this was no ordinary poster; it bore a strange, AI-generated QR code, merging the digital realm with the physical.

Driven by a strange compulsion, Veronica captured the image on her phone, believing she could somehow preserve the perfection she saw. Little did she know, this impulsive act would unravel a mystery she never imagined.

A haunting ringtone shattered the silence, jolting Veronica from her reverie. It wasn't her own phone, but rather the device she'd used to capture the enigmatic image. A green answer button beckoned, daring her to delve deeper into the unknown.

With a mixture of trepidation and longing, Veronica answered the call, only to be met with a disorienting whirl of sound and light. A soft voice, not unlike her own, whispered through the chaos, pulling her back to reality.

"Time to get up," it said, in a tone that felt both familiar and foreign.

As Veronica peeled off her headphones and shut down the AI game on her computer, she couldn't shake the feeling that she'd brushed against something beyond comprehension—a mystery that lingered just beyond her grasp.