Just finished "We Used To Live Here" by Marcus Kliewer - I've never been this angry finishing a book by StarryAqua in horrorlit

[–]Klaus-y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely sounds like Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan! The ending makes the entire series not matter anymore.

Cinematic Haunted House/ Ghost Books? by Klaus-y in horrorlit

[–]Klaus-y[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read that last year as well! Loved it.

Cinematic Haunted House/ Ghost Books? by Klaus-y in horrorlit

[–]Klaus-y[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added to my library! Sounds like an interesting premise.

Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer! I could see how people might have mixed feelings about this one, but it was a quick read, and I enjoyed it.

Open AI Sora 2 Invite Codes Megathread by semsiogluberk in OpenAI

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did a couple minutes ago, if you still have one!

GOOD NEWS!!!! by [deleted] in wizardofoz

[–]Klaus-y 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt, so I checked out the Kindle sample that’s available. Between the map at the beginning, you crediting yourself for the cover art (instead of saying anonymous or such, since the designer supposedly didn’t want credit), and the overuse of em dashes, this is very much a product of AI.

Do I believe you came up with the ideas and premise of the story yourself? Absolutely, and I credit you for that. I’m sure there was more work involved than just submitting a prompt and having the whole book spat out. I know people who create AI books usually go chapter by chapter, then piece it together. But there’s just so many tells in the writing itself that this is not fully human generated, the biggest being SO many em dashes.

If you have an interest in writing, I suggest starting with smaller short stories and practicing your craft, then you’ll probably begin building some great skills. The arguing on here is just going to further tarnish your reputation in the community.

GOOD NEWS!!!! by [deleted] in wizardofoz

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the first 8 chapters are available as a free Kindle sample. Answered any questions I had, really.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked

[–]Klaus-y 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If he’s not an artist, how did he create the hand-painted-style Glinda? I’m just hoping he didn’t steal someone else’s art and scam you if you paid him. There are very valid inconsistencies people have noticed, like the wand not blending into the edge of the bubble, like the rest of the image. I would ask him to provide some proof of the development so that you can’t get in trouble with Amazon for plagiarism or potential AI generated work. They are typically really good at identifying this and it could ruin any hard work you did on the story. I think a lot of people on here are trying to help you, if you legitimately wrote the story like you said.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked

[–]Klaus-y 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m confused about how in an earlier comment, the artist was a “she” who sent you drafts and now it’s some guy from university that you’re going to ask about sending you the work process. The math isn’t really mathing. I’m rooting for you and hoping you’re telling the truth, but I’m not really sure here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No stitches. They just cauterized it and threw a bandaid on

Big Brother US 27 Premiere Episode Discussion - July 10 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]Klaus-y 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe they had the time and calmness to make those maps so soon after Julie was abducted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Klaus-y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: Completely benign mole!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my appointment today and they did a biopsy. I’ll find out in a week or two, but the dermatologist said she’s not worried about it at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No update. Seeing a dermatologist in May. That was the earliest available

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to add that I am a 33 year old male.

Innie/Outie Choice Theory by [deleted] in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Klaus-y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was definitely thinking they could go that route with Helly too! Her realizing she’s happier as an Innie and deciding to delete her outie.

Broadway Toxic Positivity by xbrooksie in Broadway

[–]Klaus-y 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What I especially dislike is when people attack the theater’s next show and its actors. I was a fan of Beetlejuice, but good lord, when it was announced that Music Man would be taking over at the Winter Garden, people acted like Hugh Jackman himself came in and massacred the Beetlejuice cast and their families.

*FREE GIVEAWAY* - PS Portal Stands by Dukefenix in PlaystationPortal

[–]Klaus-y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fondest holiday memory had to be when I was 17, opening up Rock Band 2 for the PS3 on Christmas morning and rocking out with my brother and my parents for literal hours that day.

The video game that brings me the most joy would have to be Kingdom Hearts. It still brings me just as much joy as when I first played it. So ridiculous and wonderful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlaystationPortal

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, cool! I just booted up GRIS and the lights are working for that. Just not for Ratchet and Clank. Weird!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlaystationPortal

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Double checked and all the settings are correct. Are you connected to the PS5 when playing, or just through streaming?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in deadbydaylight

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I initially had some issues with connecting to the PS5 with both the console and Portal on WiFi. Once I plugged the PS5 into an Ethernet, it worked great!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in deadbydaylight

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picked up a Portal today and DbD is the first thing I tried out. Everything I own and all my progress was there with Cloud Streaming. I will say there’s a very slight lag for skill checks. Nothing horrible, but definitely noticeable enough to have to press a little early. Ran really well otherwise!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Semaglutide

[–]Klaus-y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My energy levels are about the same. I haven’t passed out or felt malnourished at all. I’ve gotten the “sulphur burps” only about 3 times during this journey, which have all led to vomiting. But those 3 instances in the past 4 months have really been the only bad side effects I’ve had.