Prompt: Rewrite the fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare” in the style of Robert Asprin’s “Thieves World”
By: ChatGPT (chat.openai.com)
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In the gritty and dangerous city of Sanctuary, where thieves, assassins, and cutthroats ruled the streets, there lived a Tortoise named Torg and a Hare named Harlan. Both were known for their love of gambling and their skill at betting on races.
One dark and stormy night, Torg and Harlan found themselves in a seedy tavern, drinking and boasting about their racing abilities. Harlan, who was known for his speed and agility, taunted Torg, who was slow and plodding, to a race.
Torg, who was never one to back down from a challenge, accepted. The two agreed to race through the treacherous alleyways of Sanctuary, with the winner taking home a purse full of gold.
As soon as the race began, Harlan took off like a bolt of lightning, his lithe form darting and weaving through the maze of alleyways. Torg, meanwhile, lumbered along behind him, his heavy shell weighing him down.
Harlan quickly gained a substantial lead, his smug smile widening as he heard Torg’s heavy breathing behind him. But what Harlan didn’t realize was that Torg was a master of the alleyways, having spent years navigating the city’s winding streets.
As Harlan rounded a sharp corner, he found himself face to face with a gang of bandits, who were notorious for robbing and killing anyone who crossed their path. Harlan tried to outrun them, but his speed was no match for their weapons.
Meanwhile, Torg, who had been moving steadily and cautiously, arrived at the same corner just in time to see Harlan fall into the hands of the bandits. Without hesitation, Torg used his heavy shell as a shield, knocking aside the bandits and saving Harlan’s life.
From that day forward, Torg and Harlan were no longer enemies, but partners in crime. They used their winnings to establish a successful gambling ring in the heart of Sanctuary, with Torg providing the brains and Harlan providing the brawn.
And so, in the city of Sanctuary, the Tortoise had once again proven that slow and steady wins the race, even in the most dangerous of situations.