I’ve decided to make a habit of writing a handful of six word stories each month and unleash them on the public. What better day than the 6th for such an event. Even if you aren’t a writer, this is a fun little excersize to get the creative juices flowing. You should give it a shot. You may surprise yourself.
The Day After
Sunrise unveiled the dead planet.
Belief
Chin lifted, eyes skyward, she prayed.
The Handwritten Note
Waited as long as I could!
Runaway
I don’t remember why I left.
The Hunter
Exhausted and satisfied, the beast collapsed.
The Proposal
On bended knee, the ring sparkled.
Your turn… Give me your best six word stories. Or at least let me know which is your favorite. I personally like The Handwritten Note. There are so many possible backstories to that note it sends my mind in a million directions creating elaborate tales that eventually led to the note.
Adam Ickes 
December 6th, 2013 at 12:57 PM
loved the day after
December 6th, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Funny how taking just one letter out would completely alter it. Take the ‘e’ out of planet and see how you like that one. haha
December 6th, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Fantastic work. I like how your six-word stories put a nugget of a story in my head, and many possibilities start swirling around. I need to get around to giving this a try!
December 6th, 2013 at 8:56 PM
You really should try it. It’s quite fun and doesn’t take very much time.
December 6th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
To clarify: possibilities of larger stories, I meant. Sorry if there was confusion!
December 6th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
No clarification needed. I understood your meaning.
December 7th, 2013 at 12:45 AM
Talk ’bout short stories. These are the shortest ever!
My fave of the bunch is – Runaway.
December 7th, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Challenge accepted. A five word story for you, and quite a sad one at that:
Santa’s sleigh down. No survivors.
December 7th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
I stand corrected. THAT is the shortest story ever!
Good one.
Wait…Who will deliver the gifts?
December 8th, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Unless one of the elves steps up to take over, no one. That’s why it’s so sad.
December 7th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
awesome entries…thought provoking…simply satisfying.
December 7th, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Thank you kindly. I have a lot of fun trying to cram an entire story into just six words. You should give it a go.
December 8th, 2013 at 1:42 AM
I have. Another blogger has a challenge, which I’ve done a couple of times. It is fun. Gets the brain cells going…
December 9th, 2013 at 12:40 PM
I love these! It was fun doing these before…I may have to join you in writing them monthly!
December 9th, 2013 at 12:40 PM
The Handwritten Note was my favorite.
December 9th, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Dooooo eeeeet! Get’s me back in the mood to write on days I’m just not feeling it. 🙂
December 10th, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Haha I think I will. I need little exercises like this to keep me in the writing mood too. 🙂
January 8th, 2014 at 10:39 AM
“I don’t remember why I left” is my favorite. I love six word stories. Keep it up!
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