AI (ChatGPT) Cyrpto Horror Stories: Cockroach Rules

Here is the response from ChatGPT for the prompt science fiction story 600 words big mouth rich crypto convention keynote speaker bitten by cockroach withers away on stage swept trash can entered on March 17, 2023.

Trevor had always been a man of grandeur, living in the lap of luxury, and relishing the spotlight. He was one of the biggest names in the cryptocurrency world, and when he received the invitation to speak at the annual Crypto Convention, he was over the moon.

He stood backstage, going over his speech for the hundredth time, and adjusting his suit. The spotlight beckoned, and he was ready to make his grand entrance. He walked out on stage, confident, and full of bravado.

The crowd erupted in applause, and Trevor couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. This was his moment. He cleared his throat and began to speak, outlining his vision for the future of crypto.

As he spoke, a strange feeling started to crawl up his leg. He tried to shake it off, but it persisted. He looked down, and to his horror, saw a cockroach perched on his shoe, and before he could react, it had scurried up his pant leg and bitten him.

Trevor tried to carry on, but the pain was too much. He grimaced and paused, hoping to regain his composure, but it was too late. The bite had done its damage, and his skin had already begun to turn an ashen grey.

The audience gasped as they saw Trevor's skin start to peel and his muscles start to wither away. Trevor was unable to move or speak, and the medical team rushed to the stage to try and help.

But it was too late. Trevor's body started to convulse, and his heart rate began to plummet. The crowd was silenced, and all eyes were on him as he gasped his last breath.

Trevor's body was whisked away to the hospital, and the news of his untimely death sent shockwaves throughout the crypto community. The cause of death was initially unknown, but soon the story of the cockroach bite started to circulate.

People started to speculate on how such a small creature could have such a catastrophic effect on a man like Trevor. Theories ranged from an allergic reaction to a deadly venom. The truth was unknown, and the mystery only added to the legend of Trevor's demise.

His body lay in state in a grand hall, surrounded by his family, friends, and admirers. The press thronged outside, trying to get a glimpse of the man who had once been such a big name in the crypto world.

But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, the legend of Trevor started to fade. His family and friends moved on, and the crypto world moved on too, with new players and new technologies emerging.

Eventually, his body was moved to a morgue, and nobody came to claim it. It lay there for months, unclaimed and forgotten, until finally, it was disposed of in a trash can outside the hospital.

The cockroach that had bitten Trevor was never found, and its fate was unknown. But some people whispered that it had been a messenger of the gods, sent to punish Trevor for his arrogance and hubris.

The story of Trevor's downfall became a cautionary tale in the crypto world, a reminder that even the mightiest can fall. And as for the cockroach, it remained a mystery, a tiny creature that had brought down a giant.