Basically I want the delusions to start out in the writing and then move outward into her actual world. I was wondering if anybody has any other good ideas about how to achieve this.
If you open a file with the wrong filter, it will look like crap (e.g. open a .jpg file with a text editor)... but there will be character strings in it... no reason it couldn't accidentally include a brief sentence.
If you hit a page on a web site that doesn't exist, the error page (404 error) can be programed to say what ever the site owner likes. Some site owners put up some funny pages that say things like "Oops, you've reached the end of the Internet, time to turn around and go home"
There's a guy that collects scraps of paper from the street. I saw an interview with him, but can't find it via google. He showed all sorts of things like discarded notes between lovers, medical records, you name it. I think he's in London somewhere.
Computer programs can throw up some pretty interesting error messages on the screen. I would reference a mainstream program, but there are programs out there dedicated to plot design and other writing activities... often they're opensource programs maintained by small groups of programmers. She could hit an error that pops up a weird message that is followed by click "okay" to accept.
Sometimes printers can go crazy and print what ever the heck they like.
I know my computer is always getting into trouble... not because it's bad, but because my stupid cat thinks rolling around on the key board and mouse are the only way to live.
ETA: here's an example of an edited 404 page:
http://approachanxiety.com/404.htm
I'm pasting the text below for those who are leary of links, but on screen it looks real until you start reading the content.
The page cannot be displayed because you need to approach some women
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. Your Mom told me you've been online for way too long and you need to go out and approach some women.
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Please, try the following:
Don't click the Refresh button. Go outside now.
To go outside, first click Put On Shoes. On the Wussy tab, click Time to Make a Girl's Day. The Ass is Plastered to My Chair setting should match those provided by your pickup coach.
If you are addicted to information, try to cut down a bit.
Click the Make a Commitment button and approach one woman every day. It gets easier with every approach.
If you would like to be happier than you've ever been before in your entire life, click Go Out Into the Real World
There are many hot women out there in the real world who are tired of wussies who won't come up to them and talk to them. If you are unable to get up, click back and pay for a coach to kick your ass.
HTTP Error 404 - File or Directory not found.
Internet Information Overload (IIO)
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Technical Information (for a better life)
Go to ApproachAnxiety.com and perform a title search for the words Fear, Overcome and Exhilaration.
Open Coaching Help, which is accessible in the Coaching Section, and search for topics titled Push Me into Approaches, Show Me How to Do It, and Understand My Irrational Fear.