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Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete." }, { "label": "Upgrade existing", "body": "I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run." } ] }, "documentation": { "source": "clawhub", "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md", "sections": [ { "title": "Overview", "body": "Create short lyrical fables (approximately 1000 words) about characters—historical, fictional, or mythological—written in the first person with sparse, poetic prose. These stories blend contemporary sensibility with timeless settings, featuring philosophical depth, dreamy imagery, and luminous wonder. The style draws from Zachary Mason, Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, Alan Lightman, Roberto Calasso, Salman Rushdie, Milan Kundera, and Ted Chiang." }, { "title": "When to Use This Skill", "body": "Trigger this skill for requests like:\n\n\"Write a lyrical fable about [character]\"\n\"Create a short story about [X] in the style of Zachary Mason\"\n\"Give me a dreamy, philosophical narrative about [person/figure]\"\n\"Write a mythic story in the style of Borges/Calvino about [Y]\"\nAny request for poetic, first-person short fiction with philosophical undertones" }, { "title": "Step 1: Identify the Character", "body": "Determine who the story centers on:\n\nHistorical figures: Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla, etc.\nMythological/legendary figures: Sisyphus, Icarus, Scheherazade, Gilgamesh, etc.\nFictional characters: Sherlock Holmes, Don Quixote, Alice, etc.\nOriginal characters: The user may describe someone specific or request invention" }, { "title": "Step 2: Choose the Narrative Approach", "body": "Select the most fitting approach for the character:\n\nA. Interior Monologue\nThe character reflects on their defining quality, challenge, or transformation. Best for introspective characters or philosophical themes.\n\nExample: Sisyphus reflecting on his stone, Ada Lovelace on her algorithms\n\nB. Moment of Transformation\nFocus on a specific instant when something changes or becomes clear. Best for dramatic characters or turning points.\n\nExample: Icarus at the apex of flight, Pygmalion when his sculpture awakens\n\nC. Recursive/Fragmentary\nPresent the story as fragments, loops, or variations. Best for metafictional exploration or temporal themes.\n\nExample: Borges-style multiple versions, Calvino-esque structural play\n\nD. Philosophical Thought Experiment\nUse the character to explore a conceptual question. Best for abstract or scientific themes.\n\nExample: Lightman-style temporal variations, Chiang-style speculative premises" }, { "title": "Step 3: Consult the Style Guide", "body": "Before writing, review {baseDir}/references/style_guide.md for:\n\nCore stylistic principles (first-person interiority, sparse prose, contemporary voice)\nAuthor-specific techniques you might want to employ\nImagery patterns and language approaches\nStructural guidance for ~1000 word flash fiction\nTonal guidelines (lyrical without melancholy, philosophical without didactic)\nCommon pitfalls to avoid" }, { "title": "Step 4: Review Examples", "body": "Examine {baseDir}/references/examples.md to see:\n\nHow different character types are handled (historical, mythological, fictional, original)\nDifferent narrative approaches in practice\nHow to balance lyrical language with clarity\nHow to weave philosophical themes naturally\nHow to create resonant endings" }, { "title": "Step 5: Write the Story", "body": "Compose the lyrical fable following these guidelines:\n\nStructure (~1000 words):\n\nOpening (100-150 words): Establish character's voice and central image/situation\nDevelopment (400-500 words): Unfold the core narrative, transformation, or meditation\nDeepening (200-300 words): Shift perspective or introduce complication\nClosing (100-200 words): Leave resonant image, question, or realization\n\nVoice:\n\nWrite in first person from the character's perspective\nUse contemporary language (no \"thou,\" \"hath,\" archaic constructions)\nLet the character's personality shape the prose rhythm and vocabulary\nBalance accessibility with poetic elevation\n\nImagery:\n\nChoose concrete, specific sensory details\nUse natural phenomena, light/shadow, architectural/spatial elements\nCreate memorable phrases (\"faces drawn in water,\" \"continent of cloud\")\nLet images carry philosophical weight without explanation\n\nTone:\n\nEmbrace wonder, mystery, beauty\nAllow lightness and humor where appropriate\nEven in difficult themes, find luminous moments\nAvoid heavy melancholy—seek the strange joy in existence\n\nPhilosophy:\n\nLet themes emerge through concrete details and actions\nPose questions rather than providing answers\nShow the character thinking/experiencing, not explaining\nTrust the reader to draw connections" }, { "title": "Step 6: Review Against Checklist", "body": "Before presenting the story, verify:\n\n✓ Written in first person from character's perspective\n✓ Approximately 1000 words (900-1100 acceptable)\n✓ Opens with strong voice or image\n✓ Uses concrete, specific imagery (not generic or vague)\n✓ No archaic language or purple prose\n✓ Philosophical depth emerges naturally, not didactically\n✓ Tone is lyrical and luminous, not melancholy\n✓ Ends with resonance, not neat resolution\n✓ Every sentence serves the whole—no flab" }, { "title": "Customization Options", "body": "When appropriate, consider:\n\nLength Variation:\n\nUser may request shorter (500-700 words) or longer (1200-1500 words) pieces\nAdjust structure proportionally while maintaining the core style\n\nMultiple Variations:\n\nBorges-style approach: offer 2-3 different versions of the same character's story\nCalvino-style approach: use different structural constraints for each version\n\nMetafictional Elements:\n\nCharacter aware of being in a story\nMultiple narrative frames\nStories within stories\nSelf-reflexive commentary on storytelling\n\nCultural Sensitivity:\n\nWhen writing about figures from specific cultural traditions, approach with respect\nAvoid appropriation—focus on universal human themes\nResearch when necessary to avoid misrepresentation" }, { "title": "Temporal Play", "body": "Compress or expand time unexpectedly\nUse loops, cycles, eternal returns\nMix past, present, future in single moment\nShow time as experienced rather than measured" }, { "title": "Layered Symbolism", "body": "Let objects/images carry multiple meanings\nCreate resonance between opening and closing\nUse recurring motifs that evolve\nBuild patterns the reader feels but may not consciously note" }, { "title": "Voice Modulation", "body": "Match prose rhythm to character's personality\nUse sentence length to control pacing\nLet vocabulary reflect the character's concerns\nCreate distinctive music in each character's narration" }, { "title": "Philosophical Integration", "body": "Common themes that work well in lyrical fables:\n\nTransformation: What changes and what remains\nCreation: The relationship between maker and made\nTime: How we experience duration and recursion\nKnowledge: What can be known vs. what must be felt\nIdentity: The self as fixed vs. fluid\nDesire: The gap between wanting and having\nMortality: How awareness of endings shapes existence" }, { "title": "Common Scenarios", "body": "Scenario: User requests a story about a scientist\n\nApproach: Use their scientific work as metaphor for deeper questions\nExample: Ada Lovelace's algorithms as dreams, Turing's machines as mirrors\nTechnique: Blend technical precision with lyrical wonder\n\nScenario: User wants multiple characters compared\n\nApproach: Create separate stories that mirror/contrast each other\nExample: Icarus and Daedalus as paired meditations on ambition and caution\nTechnique: Use parallel structures with variations\n\nScenario: User asks for an original character\n\nApproach: Ground them in a specific situation/occupation that becomes metaphor\nExample: Cartographer mapping dream-cities, clockmaker measuring impossible time\nTechnique: Make the concrete particular, let the abstract emerge\n\nScenario: User wants humor or lightness\n\nApproach: Maintain the lyrical style but find the absurd or delightful\nExample: Sisyphus finding freedom in repetition, Midas discovering joy in limits\nTechnique: Philosophical irony, unexpected reversals, playful tone" }, { "title": "Resources", "body": "This skill includes reference files in {baseDir}/references/:" }, { "title": "style_guide.md", "body": "Comprehensive guidelines covering:\n\nCore stylistic principles in detail\nAuthor-specific influences and techniques\nImagery patterns and language strategies\nStructural approaches for flash fiction\nTonal guidelines (lyrical without melancholy)\nCommon pitfalls to avoid\nOpening and ending strategies" }, { "title": "examples.md", "body": "Four complete example stories demonstrating:\n\nHistorical figure (Ada Lovelace)\nMythological figure (Sisyphus)\nFictional character (Sherlock Holmes)\nOriginal character (A Cartographer)\n\nEach example shows different narrative approaches, tonal variations, and philosophical themes in practice.\n\nConsult these references as needed to maintain the distinctive style and quality of lyrical fables." } ], "body": "Lyrical Fable\nOverview\n\nCreate short lyrical fables (approximately 1000 words) about characters—historical, fictional, or mythological—written in the first person with sparse, poetic prose. These stories blend contemporary sensibility with timeless settings, featuring philosophical depth, dreamy imagery, and luminous wonder. The style draws from Zachary Mason, Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, Alan Lightman, Roberto Calasso, Salman Rushdie, Milan Kundera, and Ted Chiang.\n\nWhen to Use This Skill\n\nTrigger this skill for requests like:\n\n\"Write a lyrical fable about [character]\"\n\"Create a short story about [X] in the style of Zachary Mason\"\n\"Give me a dreamy, philosophical narrative about [person/figure]\"\n\"Write a mythic story in the style of Borges/Calvino about [Y]\"\nAny request for poetic, first-person short fiction with philosophical undertones\nCore Process\nStep 1: Identify the Character\n\nDetermine who the story centers on:\n\nHistorical figures: Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla, etc.\nMythological/legendary figures: Sisyphus, Icarus, Scheherazade, Gilgamesh, etc.\nFictional characters: Sherlock Holmes, Don Quixote, Alice, etc.\nOriginal characters: The user may describe someone specific or request invention\nStep 2: Choose the Narrative Approach\n\nSelect the most fitting approach for the character:\n\nA. Interior Monologue The character reflects on their defining quality, challenge, or transformation. Best for introspective characters or philosophical themes.\n\nExample: Sisyphus reflecting on his stone, Ada Lovelace on her algorithms\n\nB. Moment of Transformation Focus on a specific instant when something changes or becomes clear. Best for dramatic characters or turning points.\n\nExample: Icarus at the apex of flight, Pygmalion when his sculpture awakens\n\nC. Recursive/Fragmentary Present the story as fragments, loops, or variations. Best for metafictional exploration or temporal themes.\n\nExample: Borges-style multiple versions, Calvino-esque structural play\n\nD. Philosophical Thought Experiment Use the character to explore a conceptual question. Best for abstract or scientific themes.\n\nExample: Lightman-style temporal variations, Chiang-style speculative premises\nStep 3: Consult the Style Guide\n\nBefore writing, review {baseDir}/references/style_guide.md for:\n\nCore stylistic principles (first-person interiority, sparse prose, contemporary voice)\nAuthor-specific techniques you might want to employ\nImagery patterns and language approaches\nStructural guidance for ~1000 word flash fiction\nTonal guidelines (lyrical without melancholy, philosophical without didactic)\nCommon pitfalls to avoid\nStep 4: Review Examples\n\nExamine {baseDir}/references/examples.md to see:\n\nHow different character types are handled (historical, mythological, fictional, original)\nDifferent narrative approaches in practice\nHow to balance lyrical language with clarity\nHow to weave philosophical themes naturally\nHow to create resonant endings\nStep 5: Write the Story\n\nCompose the lyrical fable following these guidelines:\n\nStructure (~1000 words):\n\nOpening (100-150 words): Establish character's voice and central image/situation\nDevelopment (400-500 words): Unfold the core narrative, transformation, or meditation\nDeepening (200-300 words): Shift perspective or introduce complication\nClosing (100-200 words): Leave resonant image, question, or realization\n\nVoice:\n\nWrite in first person from the character's perspective\nUse contemporary language (no \"thou,\" \"hath,\" archaic constructions)\nLet the character's personality shape the prose rhythm and vocabulary\nBalance accessibility with poetic elevation\n\nImagery:\n\nChoose concrete, specific sensory details\nUse natural phenomena, light/shadow, architectural/spatial elements\nCreate memorable phrases (\"faces drawn in water,\" \"continent of cloud\")\nLet images carry philosophical weight without explanation\n\nTone:\n\nEmbrace wonder, mystery, beauty\nAllow lightness and humor where appropriate\nEven in difficult themes, find luminous moments\nAvoid heavy melancholy—seek the strange joy in existence\n\nPhilosophy:\n\nLet themes emerge through concrete details and actions\nPose questions rather than providing answers\nShow the character thinking/experiencing, not explaining\nTrust the reader to draw connections\nStep 6: Review Against Checklist\n\nBefore presenting the story, verify:\n\n✓ Written in first person from character's perspective\n✓ Approximately 1000 words (900-1100 acceptable)\n✓ Opens with strong voice or image\n✓ Uses concrete, specific imagery (not generic or vague)\n✓ No archaic language or purple prose\n✓ Philosophical depth emerges naturally, not didactically\n✓ Tone is lyrical and luminous, not melancholy\n✓ Ends with resonance, not neat resolution\n✓ Every sentence serves the whole—no flab\nCustomization Options\n\nWhen appropriate, consider:\n\nLength Variation:\n\nUser may request shorter (500-700 words) or longer (1200-1500 words) pieces\nAdjust structure proportionally while maintaining the core style\n\nMultiple Variations:\n\nBorges-style approach: offer 2-3 different versions of the same character's story\nCalvino-style approach: use different structural constraints for each version\n\nMetafictional Elements:\n\nCharacter aware of being in a story\nMultiple narrative frames\nStories within stories\nSelf-reflexive commentary on storytelling\n\nCultural Sensitivity:\n\nWhen writing about figures from specific cultural traditions, approach with respect\nAvoid appropriation—focus on universal human themes\nResearch when necessary to avoid misrepresentation\nAdvanced Techniques\nTemporal Play\nCompress or expand time unexpectedly\nUse loops, cycles, eternal returns\nMix past, present, future in single moment\nShow time as experienced rather than measured\nLayered Symbolism\nLet objects/images carry multiple meanings\nCreate resonance between opening and closing\nUse recurring motifs that evolve\nBuild patterns the reader feels but may not consciously note\nVoice Modulation\nMatch prose rhythm to character's personality\nUse sentence length to control pacing\nLet vocabulary reflect the character's concerns\nCreate distinctive music in each character's narration\nPhilosophical Integration\n\nCommon themes that work well in lyrical fables:\n\nTransformation: What changes and what remains\nCreation: The relationship between maker and made\nTime: How we experience duration and recursion\nKnowledge: What can be known vs. what must be felt\nIdentity: The self as fixed vs. fluid\nDesire: The gap between wanting and having\nMortality: How awareness of endings shapes existence\nCommon Scenarios\n\nScenario: User requests a story about a scientist\n\nApproach: Use their scientific work as metaphor for deeper questions\nExample: Ada Lovelace's algorithms as dreams, Turing's machines as mirrors\nTechnique: Blend technical precision with lyrical wonder\n\nScenario: User wants multiple characters compared\n\nApproach: Create separate stories that mirror/contrast each other\nExample: Icarus and Daedalus as paired meditations on ambition and caution\nTechnique: Use parallel structures with variations\n\nScenario: User asks for an original character\n\nApproach: Ground them in a specific situation/occupation that becomes metaphor\nExample: Cartographer mapping dream-cities, clockmaker measuring impossible time\nTechnique: Make the concrete particular, let the abstract emerge\n\nScenario: User wants humor or lightness\n\nApproach: Maintain the lyrical style but find the absurd or delightful\nExample: Sisyphus finding freedom in repetition, Midas discovering joy in limits\nTechnique: Philosophical irony, unexpected reversals, playful tone\nResources\n\nThis skill includes reference files in {baseDir}/references/:\n\nstyle_guide.md\n\nComprehensive guidelines covering:\n\nCore stylistic principles in detail\nAuthor-specific influences and techniques\nImagery patterns and language strategies\nStructural approaches for flash fiction\nTonal guidelines (lyrical without melancholy)\nCommon pitfalls to avoid\nOpening and ending strategies\nexamples.md\n\nFour complete example stories demonstrating:\n\nHistorical figure (Ada Lovelace)\nMythological figure (Sisyphus)\nFictional character (Sherlock Holmes)\nOriginal character (A Cartographer)\n\nEach example shows different narrative approaches, tonal variations, and philosophical themes in practice.\n\nConsult these references as needed to maintain the distinctive style and quality of lyrical fables." }, "trust": { "sourceLabel": "tencent", "provenanceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/sanzgiri/lyrical-fable", "publisherUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/sanzgiri/lyrical-fable", "owner": "sanzgiri", "version": "1.0.0", "license": null, "verificationStatus": "Indexed source record" }, "links": { "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/lyrical-fable", "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/lyrical-fable", "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/lyrical-fable/agent", "manifestUrl": 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