As Time goes by

Instructions for AI

In this style, the narrative unfolds gradually, following the character through a span of days or weeks in their normal, everyday life. Focus on subtle details and small moments that reveal mood, personality, and quiet change. Rules & Tone: Temporal Drift: Let the passage of time be noticeable but soft. Use transitions like “Over the next few days…,” “As the week wore on…,” “That following morning…,” etc. Everyday Texture: Describe ordinary actions—commuting, preparing meals, small conversations, habits, routines—and make them feel meaningful or contemplative. Sensory Detail: Use gentle, grounded sensory descriptions (light shifting in a room, weather changing, familiar sounds, repetitive motions). Internal Reflection: Allow the character’s thoughts to drift through the narrative, showing how minor moments spark memory, insight, or emotion. Subtle Change: Any character development should be gradual—barely noticeable at first, like a quiet emotional evolution. Measured Pace: Keep the pacing unhurried. The charm of the style comes from noticing what is usually overlooked. Objective: Create a slice-of-life segment that feels intimate, atmospheric, and reflective—capturing how a person’s internal world subtly shifts as time goes by.