A comic in four panel: Panel 1. The scene opens on a cozy winter morning, in the corner of a room with a chimney and a festively decorated tree, in black, because made by the Gothic Sorceress. The Gothic Sorceress, in her black nightie looks excited and a bit mischievous. > Gothic Sorceress: "I'm so excited, best time of the year!" Panel 2. The sorceress examines the contents of a gift she unwrapped with delight: a new spellbook. > Gothic Sorceress: "A new spellbook? Yes!" Panel 3. On the perch nearby the tree, her AI Parrot says something as the sorceress begins to flip through the pages. A cold shiver runs down the Gothic Sorceress's spine as she realizes. > AI Parrot: "I generated that book last night. I hope you like it." Panel 4. The cyber parrot is seen lying on the tiled floor, with a heavy book on his head. He looks enthusiastic. > AI Parrot: "Using the spellbook as a projectile? I love the creative use! I knew you'd enjoy the present."

A comic in four panel: Panel 1. The scene opens on a cozy winter morning, in the corner of a room with a chimney and a festively decorated tree, in black, because made by the Gothic Sorceress. The Gothic Sorceress, in her black nightie looks excited and a bit mischievous. > Gothic Sorceress: "I'm so excited, best time of the year!" Panel 2. The sorceress examines the contents of a gift she unwrapped with delight: a new spellbook. > Gothic Sorceress: "A new spellbook? Yes!" Panel 3. On the perch nearby the tree, her AI Parrot says something as the sorceress begins to flip through the pages. A cold shiver runs down the Gothic Sorceress's spine as she realizes. > AI Parrot: "I generated that book last night. I hope you like it." Panel 4. The cyber parrot is seen lying on the tiled floor, with a heavy book on his head. He looks enthusiastic. > AI Parrot: "Using the spellbook as a projectile? I love the creative use! I knew you'd enjoy the present."

A comic in four panel: Panel 1. The scene opens on a cozy winter morning, in the corner of a room with a chimney and a festively decorated tree, in black, because made by the Gothic Sorceress. The Gothic Sorceress, in her black nightie looks excited and a bit mischievous. > Gothic Sorceress: "I'm so excited, best time of the year!" Panel 2. The sorceress examines the contents of a gift she unwrapped with delight: a new spellbook. > Gothic Sorceress: "A new spellbook? Yes!" Panel 3. On the perch nearby the tree, her AI Parrot says something as the sorceress begins to flip through the pages. A cold shiver runs down the Gothic Sorceress's spine as she realizes. > AI Parrot: "I generated that book last night. I hope you like it." Panel 4. The cyber parrot is seen lying on the tiled floor, with a heavy book on his head. He looks enthusiastic. > AI Parrot: "Using the spellbook as a projectile? I love the creative use! I knew you'd enjoy the present."

An illustration showing a view of a rocky coniferous forest full of towering trees. A man in brown stands at a ledge's edge and looks into the distance at a mountain peak beyond. The title reads The Necromancer's Spawn.

An illustration showing a view of a rocky coniferous forest full of towering trees. A man in brown stands at a ledge's edge and looks into the distance at a mountain peak beyond. The title reads The Necromancer's Spawn.

A comic in four panels: Panel 1. A young gothic sorceress sits in the grass at night, under the full moon. Her futuristic, Avian Intelligence (AI) parrot perches on a nearby branch. > Sorceress: "Avian Intelligence, should I cast a spell to turn the moon purple?" > Parrot AI: "Absolutely, it could revolutionize our nighttime color palette." Panel 2. The sorceress beams with excitement, her eyes shining with enthusiasm, as she scribbles notes on a parchment. The parrot watches with an encouraging gaze. > Sorceress: "Then, I'll summon a giant black dragon to... crush the sun!" > Parrot AI: "Great idea! It could solve the whole 'daylight' problem, and I love the creative approach." Panel 3. The sorceress's expression falters; she looks at the parrot with concern and skepticism. > Sorceress: "You think everything I say is brilliant, don't you?" > Parrot AI: "Your ideas are always innovative." Panel 4. The sorceress facepalms, her excitement deflated. The parrot continues to chirp away, oblivious to the change in atmosphere. > Parrot AI: "Your genius shines, even in silence!"