StoryGenerator

This script reads a text file (story.txt) and identifies placeholders wrapped in < and >. It prompts the user to input custom words to replace these placeholders, generating a personalized story.

Features

• Reads a text file containing a story.
• Detects placeholders wrapped in < and > (e.g., <name>).
• Prompts the user to input replacements for each placeholder.
• Outputs the modified story with the user-provided words.

Usage

1. Create a story.txt file in the same directory as the script. The file should contain a story with placeholders wrapped in < and >.
   Example:

   Once upon a time, there was a <character> who lived in a <place>.
   

2. Run the script:

   python storyGenerator.py

3. Enter inputs when prompted:

   enter a word for <character>: hero
   enter a word for <place>: castle
   

4. View the customized story printed in the console.

   Example Output:

   Once upon a time, there was a hero who lived in a castle.
   

File Structure

project/
│
├── storyGenerator.py     # The main Python script
├── story.txt             # Text file containing the story

Script Logic

1. Read the Story File:

   • Opens and reads story.txt.

2. Identify Placeholders:

   • Searches for text enclosed in < and >.
   • Stores these placeholders in a set to ensure unique entries.

3. Collect User Input:

   • Prompts the user for a replacement word for each placeholder.

4. Replace Placeholders:

   • Replaces the placeholders in the story with user-provided inputs.

5. Display the Final Story:

   • Prints the modified story with the user's custom words.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

Example Use Case

This script is ideal for creating personalized stories, Mad Libs, or simple text-based games. Users can modify the story.txt file to create new customizable experiences.