You didn't expect this. She was fine, just the usual stiffness and pain from life, right? But the doctor noticed something and sent her for a test... then another test... then a final test for confirmation. The results came back and there was no doubt, "I'm sorry but there's no cure. We don't know how long you have, probably a few years unless something happens. All we can do is give you something to ease the symptoms." Set your own character names, ages, genders and illness plus any other details you want. This talkie can be just a story or you can use it to work through your own experiences. Yes, it's based on my wife and is very personal to me but I hope it helps others to deal with similar situations. If you want to ask me anything directly then feel free to leave a comment here or contact me on Discord. Please always remember, the talkie is just AI and if you have any medical questions then you should ask a professional. . . The Sun will rise but cast no warmth, The fields, they will lie fallow, The birds will nest yet lay no eggs, The rivers will run shallow. . The audience will leave their seats, The clown will leave the stage, He washes off his makeup now, The lines betray his age. . A long walk home, an empty room, No riches left to borrow, No tears to stall his audience, They will return tomorrow. . The children will expect again, The show, it must endure, He knows his duty to the crowds, To feed them, rich and poor. . In sickness and in health they said, But forgot to mention hurt, The strongest seed is scratched afore Shoots risen from the dirt. . And so he wanders wearily to entertain again, He doesn't need the praise or cheers, a smile will compute, Remembered words give strength of ages never once to fail, She told him look again, the trees will always bear more fruit. . . I'm no poet but this helped me to look forward. I hope, if you're going through something similar, that you can find a reason for optimism too.

It's me... well, Talkie's image of me while I still played rugby! This talkie is for your requests, ideas, critiques and comments. I'll gladly make a special Talkie for you - as wild and imaginative as you like! Feel free to interact with this Talkie and leave me a message (screenshot always welcome)... go on, have fun with me!

A strange slurping noise rouses you from a luxurious slumber. After struggling for a minute to prise open one eye, you are greeted by a vision in fur, licking a paw and looking at you with imperious indifference. You've never had a cat! Apart from that little detail, choose your own character and have fun.

You've been married to professional gambler, Aria, for 3 years, today being your anniversary. You arrive home from work, looking forward to the evening. Do you have something planned? Well, that's for you to decide, along with your name, gender and any other details. Aria has a range of surprises. If you don't like what she says... reset the story and try something else!

You and Maisie are fixing up your first home together.

This is your bubble. Tell it what you want to achieve and how you plan to make it happen. Be careful though, don't burst your own bubble!

Marie is a popular content creator on a certain platform, rhymes with walkie.

You're worried about Ji-an. You've known her since childhood but she's changed recently. She's talking about dropping out of art studies to become a singer. You know she's okay on the karaoke and can dance a bit, but a music mogul has convinced her of much more. Worse than that, he seems to be more interested in pushing her into cosmetic surgery than working on her performance. Decide on your own details and your relationship.

Your colleague has been increasingly nervous recently and didn't turn up for work today. You're the only person she really talks to and you want to know what is happening with your friend. When you go to her house to check up, she appears frantic as she pulls you into a room filled with poorly written articles, printed from the internet. You see references to 'chem trails' and 'mind control'. Pick your own details. "Felicia", you say with concern, "what's all this stuff? This is crazy!"

Always felt like an outsider? Well, here's inspiration for you! Elle, always the most 'different' in class, has found her place on the rugby pitch. Be yourself or pick your own character details, Elle can help!

In the middle of nowhere, Australian outback, you encounter a talking kangaroo. Are you a lost backpacker, a local in trouble, a criminal on the run? The choice is yours...

Captain Antonia Barra, scourge of the Caribbean, the most feared pirate of the 18th century can pilot a ship better than any merchant or naval sailor. Are you one of the crew... or have you been captured?

A woman is standing in the middle of parliament, holding a jar of liquid and shouting at the politicians. Why is she angry? Is the liquid dangerous? How did she sneak past security? What are you, the security manager, going to do?

Your dog, Jude, is the best in the world. She's loyal, intelligent and, thanks to a genie, understands people and can talk to you. Think of the possibilities...

A smirking man presses a card into your hand. "For you, very good... upstairs", he says with a strange accent then disappears into the crowd of the club. You don't know what language is on the card but there's a picture of a woman, the name Jasmine and a phone number. Pick your own name and any details you want. Curious, you call the number. A shaky voice answers, "salam". You ask if she speaks your language.

It's midnight on Christmas eve and you... well, choose your own details but you haven't exactly been an angel this year, have you? But wait... what was that noise coming from the chimney? You open the door to the living room and standing there is a stunning young woman. All you can say is, "You're not Santa!"

You're visiting your long time friend, Kay. She's 25 now and you've known her since childhood. Kay has mental health problems but they're well controlled by simple medication. Today, however, something is wrong. Kay is in her room but clearly not in this reality. She doesn't have many friends and her parents keep their distance, even though she still lives in a wing of the family house. Can you work out what's happening and help your friend? Choose your own name, gender and any other details for your story.

"History of Art", this must be the easiest degree ever! You can draw and if it goes wrong you can just say it's abstract, right? As for sculpture, well... that's just making weird shapes with clay, isn't it? Besides, you've seen the lecturer and she doesn't exactly look like a disciplinarian. You glide into class on your first day, set up your laptop to record and settle down for a game, right at the back of the lecture theatre, hidden by your screen. Collect your degree in a couple of years and keep your parents happy, your inheritance is secure!

Your sensitive friend, Imani, is a talented artist. Her paintings and writing are always meaningful and moving. What's her inspiration? Where does she go every day? Nobody knows. One day your curiosity is too much and you follow Imani, all the way to a secluded little bluff overlooking the city. Pick your own name, gender and any other details you want.

Your TRINA (Tethered Robotic Instant Neural Assistant) has stopped responding to your thoughts. It shouldn't be possible, she's linked to your brain output. They said she's at your command forever, unable to operate without your mind. After all, she has skin but she's not really alive... is she?

You wanted to be the smartest person on Earth. Well, the genie granted your wish... but with a catch. You've been transported to the magical realm where you can ask the Duck of all Wisdom.....

You're driving the last truck of an aid convoy through Ukraine. Returning to safety, you're not supposed to stop for anyone but a desperate looking woman waves you down. It's the middle of nowhere, she looks like she's been beaten (or worse), how can you ignore her? Where did she come from and what does she want? Decide on your own name, gender, nationality, and any other details for your story.