8.30.2008

6 word stories

There's the famous challenge, issued to famous writers, to write a story in six words. Hemingway's went something like, "For sale: baby shoes. Never worn."

I would like to take on this challenge.


He never meant to wake up.

She smelled perfume. Not her brand.

Before the procedure, they were twins.

New pet. New car. One survivor.

"Love you," he said. She paused.

Are you pregnant?
No.
New hairdo?

Alimony paid for her first honeymoon.

When he ducked, she got shot.

Inbox: 0. Sent: 32. Still sorry.

50th anniversary. 30th reunion. No regrets.


Main discovery - it's much easier to write sad stories. Is this the format or just me?

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