Six Word Story - Page 38

Derezzination · 06-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Everybody is a cliché these days.

Mimzy · 06-24-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Zuzy

Ernest Hemingway is an amazing writer--but you already knew that, didn't you?

Actually, one of the best things he has ever written has to be this six word story:

For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn.

The power behind just those six words is impressive. So much can be deduced from it, and yet it's so short. Some people think being able to write a lot makes you a good writer, but honestly, being able to say a lot in as little as possible makes you a good writer.

So, what six word stories can you write?

I wrote one a while ago for a contest (didn't win )

She never wore her wedding ring.

Oh gosh, I'm probably gonna do terrible at this.

Um...how about...

Flowers never rested on his grave

Yeah, I don't know. It's kinda hard to make it sound write when you only have six words.

mumfordeaux · 06-26-2012, 03:54 AM

clichetime
I didn't wish on enough dandelions.

Artmis · 06-26-2012, 05:52 PM

The wind took her last breath.

GoodGracious · 06-26-2012, 07:41 PM

She cut through the air, flying.

BurningGrace · 06-27-2012, 08:41 PM

After that, crows ruled the world.

I'm thinkin' zombie apocalypse. ;D

Artmis · 06-27-2012, 09:13 PM

Let the world hear me sing

rania · 06-27-2012, 10:46 PM

The green-eyed cat leaped at me.

Rhozyna · 06-28-2012, 02:24 AM

I jumped up about ten feet.

Resnova · 06-28-2012, 03:15 AM

I killed her because I could.

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Rhozyna Scholarly Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: In the Blue Nowhere Posts: 158 Points: 13.8 Times Thanked: 4	I jumped up about ten feet. __________________ Mi corazon. When life hands you a lemon, take it and say,"Yeah, I like lemons. What else ya got?"

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Artmis Scholarly Apprentice Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 145 Points: 8.63 Times Thanked: 12	Let the world hear me sing

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Resnova Idea Scribe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: This is SPARTA!!! Posts: 67 Points: 6.64 Times Thanked: 4	I killed her because I could.