story-cog

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"])

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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"

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Story Genres

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Chat Mode for Stories

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.

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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"

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Tips for Better Stories

1. Genre expectations: Readers have expectations. Honor them or subvert them intentionally, but know what they are.

2. Character drives plot: Give CellCog clear character motivations. Plot emerges from characters wanting things.

3. Specific details: "A coffee shop" is generic. "A coffee shop with mismatched furniture and a cat named Hemingway" is memorable.

4. Emotional truth: Even in fantasy, the emotions should feel real. Specify the emotional journey you want.

5. Show, don't tell: Ask for scenes, not summaries. "Write the moment she realizes..." not "Describe that she was sad."

6. Iterate: First drafts are starting points. Use CellCog to revise, expand, and refine.

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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.