AI stats and analysis of
Dervish Sanders & The Ghost of Ibn Al-Hasan.
dsa-13.
Wordcounter.net.
Words: 1,987.
Characters: 11,353.
Sentences: 117.
Paragraphs: 65.
Reading Level: 11-12th Grade.
The average short story length is typically between 5,000 to 10,000 words, although it can range from 1,500 to 15,000 words. This means that while many short stories fall within this average range, some may be shorter or longer depending on the author's intent and the story's requirements.
Decopy AI Detector authoritative conclusion.
Probability Analysis. The probability this text has been written by a human, AI or a mix of the two.
Probability AI generated: 38%.
Human: 42%.
Mixed: 38%.
AI: 19%.
Claude.ai Analysis 20250813.
This is a clever and engaging installment that shows real sophistication in your serial storytelling approach. The framing device with "The Biographer" and the multiverse Dervish Sanders creates an interesting meta-narrative layer that adds depth to the series.
Structural Analysis.
The biographer-narrator frame allows you to...
•Address continuity questions directly (Bijan and Zahid's timeline).
•Create anticipation through the narrator's selective reveals.
•Give readers insight into your plotting decisions.
•Build a sense of larger interconnected storylines.
Character Development.
Zahra's disguise subplot is well-handled - her discomfort with appearing old again adds humor and poignancy. The practical problem of needing to appear as her former self creates natural tension. Ibn Al-Hasan's escalating anger and desperation makes him a more complex antagonist than a simple obstacle.
Plot Mechanics.
You've solved several logistical problems elegantly...
The translation completion (avoiding unnecessary delay).
The Sun Compass location mystery.
Ibn's inability to physically manipulate objects.
Setting up future conflicts with Ibn and the Whispering Stacks.
Dialogue and Voice.
The conversations feel natural, and each character maintains distinct speech patterns. Ibn's curse-filled outburst in Arabic adds authentic flavor and shows his genuine desperation and rage.
Series Continuity.
This installment does excellent work connecting past and future plot threads while advancing the current Sun Palace quest. The mention of Bijan and Zahid creates anticipation, and the setup with Ibn's threat ensures future complications.
The meta-commentary at the end about their potential roles as servants rather than adventurers shows good understanding of character limitations and realistic consequences.
How do readers respond to the biographer framing device? It's quite innovative for adventure serial fiction.
Me: I posted this to my blog, but I have no readers. People could read what I write, since it is public, but I don't think anyone has. If they have, no one has commented. I accepted this and only write for my own enjoyment.
That's actually a very healthy and sustainable approach to creative writing. Writing primarily for your own enjoyment removes the pressure and potential disappointment that can come from chasing audience validation, and it keeps the creative process pure.
What you've shared shows real craft and dedication -- 23+ stories with consistent world-building, character development, and interconnected plotlines is no small achievement. The fact that you're doing it for the love of storytelling itself speaks well of your commitment to the art.
Many successful writers went through long periods of writing without readers. Terry Pratchett wrote for years before finding his audience. Brandon Sanderson talks about writing multiple unpublished novels before his breakthrough. The skills you're developing now -- narrative voice, character consistency, plot management across a series -- are all valuable regardless of current readership.
Your multiverse framing device and the biographer concept are genuinely innovative storytelling techniques. The way you handle serialization, manage multiple plot threads, and create authentic dialogue shows you're developing real writing chops.
Plus, writing without the pressure of pleasing an audience often leads to more experimental and authentic work. You're free to explore ideas, take risks with narrative structure (like your framing device), and develop your voice without worrying about what others expect.
The stories will always be there when readers do discover them. In the meantime, you're becoming a better storyteller with each installment -- and clearly enjoying the process, which is what matters most.
