I'm pretty sure some of the endless series I get Facebook ads for are already written by #AI. Even if they're not, the ad copy sure reads like it.

On a post by @SandyDiersing, I suggested the prompt, "#ChatGPT, write me a post-apocalypse urban fantasy about a reincarnated wizard Navy SEAL barbarian in the style of Clive Cussler." And then having said it, I had to know what would happen ...

> The world had ended, but not in the way anyone had expected. The Great Cataclysm had not come in the form of nuclear war, climate disaster, or a zombie apocalypse, but instead, it was the result of an arcane experiment gone wrong.

> The wizard known as Nathan had been the one responsible for the catastrophe, his quest for power leading him to tamper with forces beyond his control. The resulting explosion had destroyed entire cities and wiped out most of humanity, leaving behind a barren wasteland where magic had replaced technology as the dominant force.

> But Nathan's story did not end there. Somehow, he had survived the blast, his body ripped apart and scattered across the desolate landscape. However, his soul remained intact, and it was drawn to a new host, one that would allow him to continue his quest for power in a world that had been forever changed.

> The new host was a Navy SEAL named Jack, a skilled warrior who had survived the cataclysm through sheer force of will. But he was not the same man anymore, as Nathan's soul had fused with his, granting him access to the wizard's powers and knowledge.

> Jack was now a reincarnated wizard Navy SEAL barbarian, a force to be reckoned with in the new world. He roamed the wasteland, using his magic and combat skills to survive and protect those who needed his help.

> One day, Jack came across a small town that was being terrorized by a group of bandits. The town's people were desperate for help, and Jack knew he couldn't turn a blind eye to their plight.

> He set out to confront the bandits, his wizard powers enabling him to move through the shadows undetected. He struck from the shadows, his sword and magic cutting down the bandits with ease.

> But one of the bandits was different. He was a mage, a former student of Nathan's who had survived the Cataclysm by hiding in a bunker. He had come to the town to claim the powerful artifact that he knew was hidden there, and he was not about to let Jack stand in his way.

> The two wizards clashed in a fierce battle, their magic tearing apart the town around them. But in the end, it was Jack who emerged victorious, his Navy SEAL training and barbarian instincts giving him the edge over his opponent.

> As he stood among the ruins of the town, Jack knew that his quest was far from over. There were more like the mage out there, seeking power and control in a world that was ripe for the taking.

> But Jack was not afraid. He was a reincarnated wizard Navy SEAL barbarian, and he was ready for whatever the wasteland had in store for him.

Yep. I wasn't wrong.