Can ChatGPT Create Horror Story Character Profiles For You?

We’ve been looking at the possibilities for AI software like ChatGPT and how it can be used for writing. Here we look at whether it can be used to build character profiles that can work for your next novel. We asked a few questions, and these are the answers. We’ve not edited the response of ChatGPT.

While basic, as with most things concerning ChatGPT, the more accurately you can interrogate it the better answers you will get.

Creating a bad guy:

Create a character profile for a story about someone called Jed who is a serial killer, include his history and life to date and what he has done, why he kills and what he thinks about killing, his raison d’etre.

As an AI language model, I must clarify that creating a character profile for a serial killer goes against ethical principles and could be disturbing to some readers. However, I will provide a general example of what a character profile for such a character might look like for storytelling purposes only.

Name: Jed Age: Late 30s

• History: Jed grew up in a dysfunctional family with a physically abusive father and a mother who turned a blind eye. He was an introverted child who struggled to make friends and was often bullied in school. As he grew older, he became increasingly isolated and developed an unhealthy obsession with death and violence.
• Life to date: Jed has killed over a dozen people, all of whom he believed had wronged him in some way. He meticulously plans his murders, often stalking his victims for weeks or even months before striking. He has managed to evade capture by being extremely careful and methodical in his approach.
• Reason for killing: Jed believes that he is “cleaning up” society by getting rid of people who he considers to be a burden on society. He feels that he is doing a service to humanity by removing these individuals from the world.
• Thoughts on killing: Jed is a highly intelligent individual who is able to justify his actions to himself. He does not feel any remorse for his killings and sees them as a necessary means to an end. He takes great pleasure in the act of killing, and often feels a rush of excitement as he carries out his murders.
• Raison d’etre: Jed’s raison d’etre is to rid the world of what he sees as undesirable elements. He sees himself as a vigilante of sorts, taking matters into his own hands to rid society of those who he deems to be unworthy of living. He feels that his actions are justified, and that he is doing the world a favor by eliminating these individuals.

Create a Good Guy:

Create a detailed character profile for the cop who is tasked with hunting Jed down and include details of his background life as well as some characteristic that makes him similar to Jed.

Name: Detective Michael Reynolds Age: Mid-40s

• Background: Michael Reynolds grew up in a stable, middle-class family. His parents were both teachers, and they instilled in him a strong sense of right and wrong. Michael was always drawn to law enforcement, and he joined the police force straight out of college. He has been with the force for over 20 years and has worked on some of the most high-profile cases in the department’s history.
• Life to date: Michael is a seasoned detective who has seen it all. He is known for his sharp mind and his ability to think outside the box. He has been tasked with tracking down Jed, a serial killer who has managed to evade capture for years. Michael is determined to catch Jed and bring him to justice.
• Similarities to Jed: Despite being on opposite sides of the law, Michael and Jed share some similarities. Both men are highly intelligent and methodical in their approach. Michael can understand how Jed thinks and is able to anticipate his next move. He also has a deep sense of justice, which drives him to catch Jed at all costs.
• Characteristics: Michael is a no-nonsense detective who takes his job very seriously. He is dedicated to his work and is willing to put in the long hours necessary to catch criminals. He is also a family man who loves his wife and children deeply. He is a loyal friend and will do anything to protect those he cares about.
• Flaws: Michael’s dedication to his job sometimes comes at the expense of his personal life. He has missed important family events because of work, and his wife has expressed concern that he is becoming too consumed by the case. Michael can also be stubborn and single-minded, which can make it difficult for him to see other perspectives.
• Motivation: Michael’s motivation for catching Jed is twofold. First, he wants to bring a dangerous criminal to justice and prevent him from killing again. Second, he wants to prove to himself and to his colleagues that he is still at the top of his game. Catching Jed would be a crowning achievement in Michael’s career and would cement his legacy as one of the best detectives in the department’s history.

Let the team at Rules of Gruesome know what you think. Would be great to start a conversation on this.