“Science Wonder Stories,” November 1929. Cover art by Frank R. Paul illustrating a contest story, yet-to-be-written.

            Bing Copilot analyzed the cover and wrote a "short, short story written around the picture,” as required in the contest.  I can’t say that it’s worthy of the $300 prize, but here is “The Celestial Carousel,” a story that Bing Copilot wrote in about 15 seconds.

The Celestial Carousel 

In the year 2129, interplanetary travel had become as routine as a daily commute. Earth, with its towering skyscrapers and bustling cities, had transformed into a launchpad for explorers and adventurers seeking new frontiers among the stars. The most iconic of these vessels was the Celestial Carousel, a magnificent spacecraft with distinctive red and yellow rings, designed to rotate gently as it orbited the Earth. 

On the day of its maiden voyage to Mars, the Celestial Carousel was a beacon of hope and curiosity. Aboard the ship were pioneers from all walks of life—scientists eager to study Martian soil, engineers dreaming of terraforming projects, and families hoping to start anew on the red dunes of Mars. Each passenger carried with them a vision of life beyond their blue home. 

As the Celestial Carousel spun gracefully in the star-filled sky, it reflected humanity's unyielding spirit and insatiable curiosity about the cosmos. The spacecraft's windows offered breathtaking views of Earth, its cities illuminated like jewels against the dark expanse of space. Below, the futuristic buildings of Earth stood tall, a testament to human ingenuity and progress. 

With each rotation, the Celestial Carousel brought new hope for discoveries untold and stories yet unwritten. As the ship prepared to embark on its journey to Mars, the passengers looked out at the vastness of space, filled with excitement and anticipation for the adventures that lay ahead.

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