- name
- story-cog
- description
- AI creative writing and storytelling powered by CellCog. Novels, short stories, screenplays, fan fiction, poetry. World building, character development, narrative design across fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, romance, horror, and literary fiction.
- metadata
- openclaw
- emoji
- 📖
- os
- [darwin, linux, windows]
- requires
- bins
- [python3]
- env
- [CELLCOG_API_KEY]
- author
- CellCog
- homepage
- https://cellcog.ai
- dependencies
- [cellcog]
Story Cog - Storytelling Powered by CellCog
Create compelling stories with AI - from short fiction to novels to screenplays to immersive worlds.
How to Use
For your first CellCog task in a session, read the cellcog skill for the full SDK reference — file handling, chat modes, timeouts, and more.
OpenClaw (fire-and-forget):
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your task prompt]",
notify_session_key="agent:main:main",
task_label="my-task",
chat_mode="agent",
)All agents except OpenClaw (blocks until done):
from cellcog import CellCogClient
client = CellCogClient(agent_provider="openclaw|cursor|claude-code|codex|...")
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your task prompt]",
task_label="my-task",
chat_mode="agent",
)
print(result["message"])What Stories You Can Create
Short Fiction
Complete short stories:
- Flash Fiction: "Write a 500-word horror story that ends with a twist"
- Short Stories: "Create a 3,000-word sci-fi story about first contact"
- Micro Fiction: "Write a complete story in exactly 100 words"
- Anthology Pieces: "Create a short story for a cyberpunk anthology"
Example prompt:
"Write a 2,000-word short story: Genre: Magical realism Setting: A small Japanese village with a mysterious tea shop Theme: Grief and healing The protagonist discovers that the tea shop owner can brew memories into tea. Tone: Melancholic but hopeful. Studio Ghibli meets Haruki Murakami."
Novel Development
Long-form fiction support:
- Novel Outlines: "Create a detailed outline for a fantasy trilogy"
- Chapter Drafts: "Write Chapter 1 of my mystery novel"
- Character Arcs: "Develop the protagonist's arc across a 3-act structure"
- Plot Development: "Help me work through a plot hole in my thriller"
Example prompt:
"Create a detailed outline for a YA fantasy novel: Concept: A magic school where students' powers are tied to their fears Protagonist: 16-year-old who's afraid of being forgotten Antagonist: Former student whose fear consumed them Include: - Three-act structure - Major plot points - Character arcs for 4 main characters - Magic system explanation - Potential sequel hooks"
Screenwriting
Scripts for film and TV:
- Feature Scripts: "Write the first 10 pages of a heist movie"
- TV Pilots: "Create a pilot script for a workplace comedy"
- Short Films: "Write a 10-minute short film script about loneliness"
- Scene Writing: "Write the confrontation scene between hero and villain"
Example prompt:
"Write a cold open for a TV drama pilot: Show concept: Medical thriller set in a hospital hiding dark secrets Tone: Tense, mysterious, hook the audience immediately The scene should: - Introduce the hospital setting - Hint at something wrong without revealing it - End on a moment that makes viewers need to know more Format: Standard screenplay format"
Fan Fiction
Stories in existing universes:
- Continuations: "Write a story set after the events of [series]"
- Alternate Universes: "Create an AU where [character] made a different choice"
- Crossovers: "Write a crossover between [universe A] and [universe B]"
- Missing Scenes: "Write the scene that happened between [event A] and [event B]"
World Building
Create immersive settings:
- Fantasy Worlds: "Design a complete magic system for my novel"
- Sci-Fi Settings: "Create the political structure of a galactic empire"
- Historical Fiction: "Research and outline 1920s Paris for my novel"
- Mythology: "Create a pantheon of gods for my fantasy world"
Example prompt:
"Build a complete world for a steampunk fantasy: Core concept: Victorian era where magic is industrialized I need: - Geography (3 major nations) - Magic system and its limitations - Social structure and conflicts - Key historical events - Major factions and their goals - Technology level and aesthetics - 5 interesting locations with descriptions"
Character Development
Deep character work:
- Character Bibles: "Create a complete character bible for my protagonist"
- Backstories: "Write the backstory of my villain"
- Dialogue Voice: "Help me develop a unique voice for this character"
- Relationships: "Map out the relationships between my ensemble cast"
Story Genres
| Genre | Characteristics | CellCog Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy | Magic, world building, epic scope | Deep world creation, consistent magic systems |
| Sci-Fi | Technology, speculation, ideas | Hard science integration, future extrapolation |
| Mystery/Thriller | Suspense, clues, twists | Plot structure, misdirection, pacing |
| Romance | Emotional depth, relationships | Character chemistry, emotional beats |
| Horror | Fear, atmosphere, dread | Tension building, psychological depth |
| Literary | Theme, style, meaning | Nuanced prose, thematic depth |
Chat Mode for Stories
| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|---|---|
| Short stories, scenes, character work, outlines | "agent" |
| Complex narratives, novel development, deep world building | "agent team" |
Use "agent" for most creative writing. Short stories, individual scenes, and character development execute well in agent mode.
Use "agent team" for narrative complexity - novel-length outlines, intricate plot development, or multi-layered world building that benefits from deep thinking.
Example Prompts
Complete short story:
"Write a complete 2,500-word science fiction short story: Title: 'The Last Upload' Concept: In a world where consciousness can be uploaded, one person chooses to be the last to die naturally Structure: Non-linear, moving between their final day and key memories Tone: Philosophical, bittersweet End with an ambiguous moment that makes readers question their own choice."
Character development:
"Create a complete character bible for a morally complex antagonist: Setting: Modern political thriller Role: Senator who believes they're saving the country through corrupt means Include: - Detailed backstory (childhood, formative events) - Psychology (fears, desires, defense mechanisms) - Relationships (family, allies, enemies) - Speech patterns and mannerisms - Their 'truth' they tell themselves - What would make them change"
World building:
"Design the magic system for a fantasy novel: Constraints: - Magic has a real cost (not just tiredness) - Some people are born with it, some earn it - It should enable interesting conflicts I need: - How magic works mechanically - Its limitations and costs - How society treats magic users - How it's learned/controlled - 5 example uses (combat, utility, creative) - Potential for abuse and safeguards"
Tips for Better Stories
- Genre expectations: Readers have expectations. Honor them or subvert them intentionally, but know what they are.
- Character drives plot: Give CellCog clear character motivations. Plot emerges from characters wanting things.
- Specific details: "A coffee shop" is generic. "A coffee shop with mismatched furniture and a cat named Hemingway" is memorable.
- Emotional truth: Even in fantasy, the emotions should feel real. Specify the emotional journey you want.
- Show, don't tell: Ask for scenes, not summaries. "Write the moment she realizes..." not "Describe that she was sad."
- Iterate: First drafts are starting points. Use CellCog to revise, expand, and refine.
If CellCog is not installed
Run /cellcog-setup (or /cellcog:cellcog-setup depending on your tool) to install and authenticate. OpenClaw users: Run clawhub install cellcog instead. Manual setup: pip install -U cellcog and set CELLCOG_API_KEY. See the cellcog skill for SDK reference.