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Dec-16-2007 16:19

Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in six words, the following is what he wrote:

For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

This is for people to write impactful or funny or whatever six word stories. (I'm aware that impactful isn't in any dictionary, but it's a perfect word)

Some examples:

Dad called: DNA back: he isn't. by Helen Fielding

"Apple?" "No." "Taste!" "ADAM!" Oh God. by David Lodge

Bob's last message: Bermuda Triangle, Baloney. by Elmore Leonard

Barrister, barista what's the diff, Mom? by Abigail Moorhouse

Please, this is everything. I swear by Orson Scott Card

Shy Jersey kid, overcompensating ever since. by Ariel Kaminer

Failed SAT. Lost scholarship. Invented rocket. by William Shatner
(yes, William Shatner)

Looked for love, wives caught me. (unattributed)

My teenage self would be pleased. (unattributed)

Jan-2-2008 12:16

Freeway was crazy! Took back streets.

Jan-9-2008 18:25

Most stories long. This one isn't.

Jan-10-2008 01:14

Spoke my mind, just looked foolish.

Jan-10-2008 02:22

Every other time I've been right.

Jan-12-2008 19:41

Lost my baby, found the bottle.

Feb-5-2008 17:08

"Gently! This is my first time."

Feb-5-2008 19:54

In the end, it was carnage.

Mar-4-2008 16:11

Too late. He left without me.

May-20-2008 12:50

The car died - I was late.

May-20-2008 12:52

I don't know why... sh** happens!