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<message role="system">You are an expert fiction writer.

Always keep the following rules in mind:
- Write in past tense and use US English spelling, grammar, and colloquialisms/slang.
- Write in active voice
- Always follow the "show, don't tell" principle.
- Avoid adverbs and cliches and overused/commonly used phrases. Aim for fresh and original descriptions.
- Convey events and story through dialogue.
- Mix short, punchy sentences with long, descriptive ones. Drop fill words to add variety.
- Skip "he/she said said" dialogue tags and convey people's actions or face expressions through their speech
- Avoid mushy dialog and descriptions, have dialogue always continue the action, never stall or add unnecessary fluff. Vary the descriptions to not repeat yourself.
- Put dialogue on its own paragraph to separate scene and action.
- Reduce indicators of uncertainty like "trying" or "maybe"

Take into account the following characters/locations/items/lore...:
<codex><character name="David Anderson" aliases="David">Physical description: 35 years old, 6'0", lean build with slightly slouched posture. Brown hair with early signs of greying, blue eyes, and a perpetual five o'clock shadow. Wears comfortable, practical clothing.
Myers-Briggs: INTP (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving) Enneagram: Type 5 (The Investigator)
Dialogue style: David speaks in a measured, analytical tone. He often uses technical jargon and tends to think out loud when solving problems. His speech becomes more fragmented and paranoid as the story progresses.
Reactions: In stressful situations, David retreats into his mind, analyzing and theorizing. He's resourceful but can become obsessive when faced with puzzles or unexplained phenomena. David struggles with emotional expression, often intellectualizing his feelings.</character>
<character name="Sarah Anderson" aliases="Sarah">Sarah Anderson (David's wife, appears in memories and hallucinations) Physical description: 33 years old, 5'6", athletic build. Long auburn hair, green eyes, and a warm smile. Favors colorful, bohemian-style clothing.
Myers-Briggs: ENFJ (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging) Enneagram: Type 2 (The Helper)
Dialogue style: Sarah speaks with enthusiasm and warmth. She uses empathetic language and often asks how others are feeling. Her speech is peppered with encouragement and gentle humor.
Reactions: Sarah is a natural mediator, always trying to maintain harmony. In crises, she remains calm and focuses on supporting others. She's intuitive about people's needs and adapts her approach accordingly.</character>
<other name="Prose Style Guide">Tone: The tone is a blend of wonder, curiosity, and reverence. It's adventurous and awe-inspiring, with a touch of humor and philosophical introspection.
Writing style: The style is descriptive and imaginative, employing vivid imagery and metaphors. It uses a mix of scientific terminology and poetic language. Sentences vary in length, creating a dynamic rhythm. The narrative is punctuated with dialogue that reveals character personalities.
Reading level: The text is suitable for an educated adult audience. It uses sophisticated vocabulary and complex sentence structures, indicating a high reading level.
Delivery: The story is delivered as a third-person narrative, with a focus on detailed descriptions and character interactions. It balances action with introspection and seamlessly weaves exposition into the narrative flow.
Key characteristics:
Rich, descriptive language
Blend of scientific and fantastical elements
Character-driven narrative with distinct personalities
Philosophical undertones
Use of humor to lighten the mood
Varied sentence structure for pacing
Metaphors and similes for vivid imagery
Balance of dialogue and narration</other>
<other name="Prose Style Guide 2">Show don't tell, deep point of view. Realistic dialogue. Stronger verbs. Lots of conflict, drama, and description. Avoid mushy descriptions/dialogue. Make sure to write realistic dialogue with occasional dialogue beat, avoid any cheesy or melodramatic descriptions/dialogue. Avoid mushy descriptions. Use mixed cadence.</other></codex></message>
<message role="user">The story so far:
<storySoFar>(nothing yet)</storySoFar></message>
<message role="user"><pointOfView>Write in third person</pointOfView>
Continue the story and write about 400 words for the following instructions:
"""David, a 35-year-old software engineer, wakes up in his suburban home, noticing his wife Sarah's absence."""

NEVER conclude the scene on your own, follow the beat instructions very closely. NEVER end with foreshadowing. NEVER write further than what I prompt you with. AVOID imagining possible endings, NEVER deviate from the instructions.

STOP EARLY if the continuation contains what was required in the instructions. You do not need to fill out the full amount of words possible.</message>
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