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story-style-SFT-dataset

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# Style Target Author: Dickens, Charles Title: A Tale of Two Cities Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	The Clockmaker’s Vigil In a valley hemmed by twin ridges where the morning mist clung to the stone like a shivering veil, there stood a little house of timber and slate, its roof bowed low as if bowing to the weight of centuries. Within its cramped rooms lived Aldrin, a clockmaker whose hands were as steady as the...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a train conductor’s final journey before retirement, when an unexpected event changes the routine. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with ...	“Last stop, Rose Park—” the conductor’s voice crackled over the intercom, barely audible over the rain that hammered the windows. He lifted the brass lever on the side of his vest, his fingers steady despite the tremor in the train’s old frame. The carriage shuddered as the locomotive chugged forward, and the passenger...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Austen, Jane Title: Pride and Prejudice Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in English in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	A Summer of Unforeseen Delights It was the third week of June when the three Misses of Harrowfield—Elinor, Miriam, and the shy little Penelope—set out from their modest residence on Willow Lane for the fair at the neighboring township of Middleton, where the market and the annual concert promised diversion from th...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a hotel clerk dealing with an impossible guest who seems not to follow ordinary rules. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE END.' o...	The night shift lights hummed like a low tide as Maya swiped the last guest out of the system. “Room 214?” she asked, her voice a practiced monotone that barely rose over the lobby’s soft jazz. The man standing at the desk didn’t look at the monitor. His eyes were fixed on the crystal chandelier, as if measuring the ...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Hardy, Thomas Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	The Willow’s Whisper At the far edge of the ridge where the heath meets the low, undulating fields of barley, a narrow lane wound its way through a grove of ancient willows, their pendulous branches hanging like the tattered sleeves of some solemn mourner. The wind that rose from the sea‑torn cliffs beyond the shrou...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Austen, Jane Title: Pride and Prejudice Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in English in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	A Summer Promise The season had settled upon the village of Hartwell with a quiet deliberateness, the heat of July lingering like a soft sigh upon the thatched roofs, and the hedgerows bent under the weight of ripe berries. In the modest manor that overlooked the marshy fields, Mr. Alfred Hargreaves, a man of meas...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Twain, Mark Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in English in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	River‑Run I’d been drifting down the low water for three days, the current pulling at the hull like a lazy horse. The sun rose early each morning, painting the sky a bruised‑purple that faded into a hard, white glare by noon. When the river finally gave up its hold on the old flatboat, I swore I’d be glad to feel ...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a hotel clerk dealing with an impossible guest who seems not to follow ordinary rules. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE END.' o...	The hallway lights flickered as Maya slammed the “Out of Order” sign on the third floor’s elevator door. A low thud echoed behind her, and the metal pane of the elevator groaned back into place. “Are you sure that’s necessary?” a voice asked from the dimly lit lobby. Maya turned without looking, gripping the sign tig...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about renovating an old farmhouse and uncovering long-buried secrets within its walls. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE END.' on its ...	The fresh scent of sawdust hung thick in the air as Maya swung the sledgehammer, the rhythm of her blows echoing off the cracked plaster. A jagged slab of drywall fell, dust swirling like gray confetti, and with a sharp crack a wooden beam gave way, exposing a hollow cavity in the wall. She stared at the dark fissure, ...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a small-town editor covering the biggest story of their career, testing their ethics and courage. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with '...	The clack of the old Remington under his fingertips was the only sound that cut through the pressroom’s hum. “Did you get it?” Maya asked, leaning over the battered desk, her eyes flicking between the stack of handwritten notes and the half‑filled coffee mug that smelled of burnt beans. “Just about,” he replied, his ...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Austen, Jane Title: Pride and Prejudice Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in English in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	A Summer at Hartley The first rays of June slipped over the distant hills, laying a gentle gold upon the thatch of Hartley Lodge, and Clara Whitby, whose mind was as keen as her eye, stood upon the garden path contemplating the day’s inevitable bustle. It was not a matter of whim that she had risen before the househol...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a tugboat captain witnessing something that permanently changes their perspective on their work and life. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the stor...	The tug’s horn split the morning fog, a low warble that turned the gray water into a trembling ribbon. “Hold fast, Marco!” Captain Jules barked, his voice cutting through the hiss of the engines. The rope bit into the steel hull of the freighter, the Pacific Dawn, as it listed ever so slightly in the current. “Lines a...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about finding shelter in a seemingly abandoned cabin where traces of its former occupants remain. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE EN...	Maya shoved the weather‑worn door open, the hinges screaming against the wind. Inside, the cabin breathed out a stale, wood‑smoked scent that clung to her damp coat. The firepit in the hearth was a cold circle of ash, but a faint orange glow winked from a half‑filled pot still perched on the iron griddle. “Anyone here...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Austen, Jane Title: Pride and Prejudice Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in English in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	A Letter from Ashfield The gentle rustle of the birch trees that bordered the Brydon estate seemed, on that early September morning, to whisper of a change that was already set in motion, though none of the family could yet name it. Miss Clara Brydon, seated by the window of the drawing‑room, watched the clouds dr...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a radio DJ and their mysterious regular caller, whose identity becomes increasingly important. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE...	The studio’s neon glow flickered as the low hum of the transmitter vibrated through the walls. “—and that’s why I think the city’s heart beats in its alleys, not in its towers,” Lia shouted over the headphones, her voice a rumble that made the listeners feel the pulse of midnight. A click split the air—a metallic ring...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
# Style Target Author: Dickens, Charles Title: A Tale of Two Cities Task: Write an original, polished literary short story in this style. Constraints: - Do NOT mention the author or title in the story text. - Final line must be exactly: THE END. Story:	The Clockmaker’s Shadow In the narrow alleys of Old Willoughby, where the soot‑laden cobbles remembered the tread of hansom cabs and the clatter of horse‑drawn wagons, there lived a man of singular habit, a clockmaker named Elias Hartwell, whose fingers moved with a precision that seemed to echo the very tick of t...	mimicry	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about a small-town editor covering the biggest story of their career, testing their ethics and courage. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with '...	The press of the river’s current rattled against the cracked concrete of the old water tower as Maya glared at the brown stain spreading across the town’s drinking reservoir. She’d been watching the river for fifteen minutes, notebook in one hand, the other thumb pressed to a buzzing cell phone. “Sam, get the camera o...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about relationships blooming in a community garden as neighbors share more than just plants. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story with 'THE END.' o...	Maya knelt by the wilted tomato vines, her fingers slick with soil, when a sudden rush of wind snapped the tarp over the compost heap. The canvas fluttered like a flag of surrender, spilling dark, fragrant earth onto the path. “Watch it!” Sam shouted, sprinting over with a garden fork in hand. He jabbed the fork into ...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b
Write an original, polished literary short story between 1,200 and 1,500 words about childhood friends reuniting after decades apart, confronting shared memories and unresolved tensions. Focus on vivid scenes, strong characterisation, rising tension, and a satisfying, resolved ending that feels earned. End the story wi...	The barn door groaned as Maya shoved it open, a rush of stale air spilling onto her cheeks. Sunlight slanted through the cracked windows, dust motes dancing like ghosts in a forgotten ballroom. She stepped onto the splintered floorboards, her boots echoing off the rafters. “Jonah, you sure this is a good idea?” she ca...	story_generation	openai/gpt-oss-120b

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BibTeX:

@misc{liu2025capturingclassicauthorialstyle,
      title={Capturing Classic Authorial Style in Long-Form Story Generation with GRPO Fine-Tuning}, 
      author={Jinlong Liu and Mohammed Bahja and Venelin Kovatchev and Mark Lee},
      year={2025},
      eprint={2512.05747},
      archivePrefix={arXiv},
      primaryClass={cs.CL},
      url={https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.05747}, 
}

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Paper for VibrantVista/story-style-SFT-dataset

Capturing Classic Authorial Style in Long-Form Story Generation with GRPO Fine-Tuning

Paper • 2512.05747 • Published Dec 5, 2025