Bringing Alchemised to Life with AI (Because Why Not?)

RainyDayReaders
Oct 1
2 min read

Okay, so I might have gone a little… overboard. I read Alchemised by SenLinYu, a dark fantasy that hits harder than your third cup of espresso, and thought: “Why just imagine it in my head when AI can make it REAL?”

So, naturally, I let my creative chaos run wild and generated some AI visuals inspired by the book. The result? A weird, beautiful, and occasionally terrifying mashup of magic, moral drama, and moodier-than-your-ex’s-heart vibes.

1. Vin, Our Heroine (or Walking Emotional Torture Device)

Woman in ornate pattern clothing gazes at glowing light in her hands in dim, moody room. Soft, warm light casts artistic shadows.

Let’s talk Vin. Girl’s got determination for days — and also the emotional baggage of, well, literally the entire book. I told the AI: “Make her tense, magical, slightly murder-y, but still fabulous.” And honestly? It delivered.

Why I love it: The subtle magical glow and the look in her eyes scream, “I will survive this chaos… barely.” Honestly, I want this as a poster for my wall.

2. Shanghai Alley at Night (Alchemised Cinematic Mood On Fleek)

Silhouetted figure in a misty, narrow alleyway with overhanging buildings. It's night, with a blue glow, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Next up, the city vibes. Picture this: 1930s Shanghai, fog rolling in, tension thick enough to cut with a knife, and Vin standing there like she owns the place — or maybe just wants to survive.

Why it works: The AI nailed the atmosphere, which is basically half the battle in Alchemised. I mean, let’s be real — fog, shadows, magical auras = Insta gold.

3. Obsession & Morality (Shattered Glass and Feels)

Silhouette of a woman walking down a cobblestone alley with shattered glass flying around, under a dramatic blue and orange light.

And now, for the pièce de résistance: the abstract, symbolic chaos of the story. Shattered glass, glowing magic, emotional carnage everywhere. Basically: if your life were a fantasy novel, this is what it’d look like.

Why I love it: This is the AI letting me get artsy and dramatic. It’s not literal, it’s emotional — the vibe is “your heart might hurt, but it looks amazing.”

Why Even Bother With AI + Books?

Because why only read a book when you can see it in ultra-HD emotional chaos? (Kidding. Kind of.)

Seriously though, pairing AI visuals with commentary gives readers — and me, the control freak of creative expression — a deeper, funnier, sassier way to engage with the story. And Pinterest loves it. Your followers love it. You love it. Everyone wins.