Bot Invasion of Fanfiction.net
Well, gang, it's finally happened. The bots found my ffn account earlier this year. We're coming up on the close of the 13th week of 2025, and I have received as many bot requests to create illustrations for my stories. Woooooo 🎉[party popper emoji]
I started compiling them on FB, but I think I'll have fun also sharing them here. Who's ready for some fun?
(I didn't note the dates for the first handful, but I'll date the rest)
Here is my first-ever bot DM. Such an honor, "Roselyn". It was also on my fictionpress account...
Subject: Creating Visuals for Your Fanfiction
Hello! This is Roselyn you know what I think your story Blame Fate for This, is quite interesting I'm just wondering how about If I can make something for your story in my art style 🙂[smiling emoji]
Fun note: Blame Fate for This is one of my original stories. Not fanfiction. Cool... cool...
Another one over on Fictionpress:
Subject: Making Art for Your story
Hey! I'm Maya I really admire your story Blame Fate for This and I'd be excited to create artworks for it!
Good gravy, why can't I get messages like this from real people?
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Subject: Appreciating Your Work
Hello lycoRogue,
I am absolutely enthralled by your writing; the worlds you create are simply enchanting. Your way with words is a gift that teleports readers into new dimensions, and your passion for the subject shines forth in every single word you write. I'd love to bring your words to life, be it through book covers, character illustrations, or simply visuals that go along with your work. Of course, that would need to be a paid service, but I would love to collaborate in a way that extends your storytelling further. Would you be interested? Do you also have any social media accounts where I can connect with you?
The start of them flooding my ffn account instead of Fictionpress:
Subject: open commission
Greeting, Hope you are doing well
I read your story and you get my attention
Last one that I mass-posted on FB. Boy, is it ever fun to FINALLY get messages related to my stories, only for every last one of them to be bots. Weeeeeeee. 🫠[melted smilie emoji]
Subject: Artist and Reader
Hi,
Your creations inspire me a lot; the way you defined the scene is amazingly done, and I would be thrilled to feature your stories through my art skills in affordable prices . If you're up for it, let's join together.
Subject: Concept Artist / Reader
Hello,
Your creations are incredibly inspiring! The way you bring scenes to life is truly amazing. I'd be thrilled to showcase your stories through my art at an affordable rate. If you're interested, let's collaborate!
Happy Valentine's Day! (Only needed to wait 2 days for this one)
Subject: Story/review
Dear LycoRogue,
I'm Madeline Ava a concept artist and illustrator passionate about storytelling. Your work on Fanfiction inspired me and I'd love to collaborate. I create stunning affordable book covers and character illustrations starting at a minimum price.
At least that one was sent to my ffn account, so it accurately identified my stories as fanfiction that time....
February 24, 2025, this one I have contact info for! Fancy! I'd feel guilty sharing said info, but I'm like 99.9999% sure this is another bot, so... screw it. 🤷♀️[female shrug emoji]
Subject: Truly admire to your story.
I'm genuinely impressed by your story and the depth of your characters. It would be an honor to bring your vision to life as a comic. Please feel free to reach out at your convenience using the contact details below.
Contact Details
Email: emmanoah1969 at gmail dot com
Emmanoah333 on Discord
February 26th, 2025. Oh, this one was super convincing. A+ human mimicry here... (no typos on my part here. This is a straight copy/paste)
Subject: Creative Feedback
Hi there,
Your storytelling truly inspire me, it's amazing how you make each setting come to life in fair prices. I have a few ideas I'd love to share for that.
March 3, 2025. Thank god the most-convincing ones are also the ones that openly ask for a payment:
Subject: Artist/Reader
Hi,
Your storytelling is truly captivating it's so vivid and inspiring, like the scenes are alive. I'd love to bring your stories to life through my minimalist art style in minimum price. Would you be interested in collaborating on a project together?
March 14th, 2025. Not even the bots are reading my stories now…. yay….
Subject: Kathy!
Hello,
I'm Kathy Clay and a concept artist. I recently found your book and, while I haven't read it yet, I'd love to create a cover design for you. Once I've had a chance to read it, I can come up with a great idea. I know a lot of people might say they've read it, but I prefer to keep things simple and direct and I also have several ideas to relate your stories
We've caught up with earlier this week: March 25, 2025.
Subject: commission artist
Hello fellow authors,
After reading your book, I couldn't stop thinking about how amazing it was! I have some thoughts and suggestions about it that I'd love to share with you if you're interested.
And finally, the bot du jour (today; March 29th, 2025):
Subject: Commission artist
Hey Jacquelina parson. is my name, and I'm a computer artist. Upon reading your book, I found it to be rather captivating. Is it feasible for me to contribute character illustrations for your book in the future?
Yet another real convincing one.
Who else is having this problem? Is it at the same frequency? My pity to those who are flooded even more than I am.
