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There are lots of examples of stories written in ten words or less. Do you best, if this turns out to be any good the powers that be might use some to fill the paper magazine.
You must write a story in ten words or less. Ideally it will be funny, moving, intriguing or Amy combination there of
Some examples
For Sale. Babies clothes. Unworn.
Vini. Vidi. Vici.
There is a murderer. Oh shit, it's you. Bang!
Last one is my efforts, first one I forget the author but brings a lump to my throat when I think about it, middle one is a smug Roman general saying I can, I saw, I conquered .
Go on the STW do your best
Slats hoofed, Bombers, weed in shoes, MTFU its cat aids
Hand in hand they stood before the future, celebrating life.
Probably paraphrased from some Radio 4 Drama but I remember it enough to have liked it.
[i]I was born. I had a right laugh. I died.[/i]
(Agree the middle one is great and very sad, only hitting you when you stop to think about it. Well, it did for me...)
Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes
weed in shoes
I keep reading this. Is it a recent alternative to stashing it down your grundies...
My coat? Nah, it's bloody October FFS.
Vidi, vici, veni.
Birth, love, uncertainty, joy, exploration, parenthood, aches, ageing, memories, death
The downstruck man got up again to live another day.
Laser eye surgery successful, hence On One Whippet for sale.
Does it have to be about STW?
He came seeking advice. He got it, disagreed, and flounced.
How about opening lines that make you want to read on....
With Sudocrem in one hand, and her emergency flag in the other, the little girl cornered the cat.
I thought it was a fart, I was very wrong.
Birth. Taxes. Death.
Won't anyone think of the baby robins?
Won't anyone think of the baby robins? Nuke them from orbit.
I wanted a mojito but got vigorously dry bummed instead.
Bint jaws move out, wanmankylung enjoys life riding bikes - yes.
Went work, shat in woods, drank tea then came home.
theplagiarist- Member
Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes
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Loads of absolute shite spouted. We're not talking about Picolax.
She would have been twenty eight years old next week.
You Smiled, I beamed, and that was just the start.
Right people, right place, wrong partners.
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo.
tis a grammatically correct sentence believe it or not.
Ronnie Pickering. Ronnie Pickering! RONNIE PICKERING!
Need validation for spunking disposable income on grown up toys
Tits are not everything, what's important is love, and tits.
If it's got tits or tyres it's gonna cost you.
Rocky mountain highs, deep sea lows and everything in-between.
The land beyond the sea's full of rust and discontent
Sitting in my room, tonight in the future, waiting for yesterdays end.
Edit: I can't count!
My only remaining freedom is when I'm sitting behind bars
It's ten words or [i]fewer[/i] - I refuse to take part.
The trails came alive, said a voice of the hive..
Never met Jenn, but she is bringing me to tears.
Alive for now, but what about tomorrow? Who knew?
it's ten words or fewer.....
Only to absolute pedants. Heard a guy on R4 last week, from I think the Oxford English dictionary or similar..... and the gist was less has been used in this context for hundreds of years now and on the basis that language evolves by how it's used rather than by a set of rules, if people have been saying '10 or less' for that long, it's correct usage.
She would have been twenty eight years old next week.
I want to know, but don't want to know, in equal measures. Best not to know probably, but best wishes.
theotherjonv said:
Only to absolute pedants...it's correct usage.
1. RCA didn't say the story had to be true.
2. It is definitely fewer rather than less. There are many grammatical rules that are more guidelines than laws, particularly as regards the use of punctuation, but in the context of the sentence "You must write a story in ten words or less." less is simply the wrong word.
3. But thank you for believing my story of ten words, none the less.
26, 29, 27.5, when will it stop, nobody knows.
[b]wordnumb[/b] I used to think that, but I believe you are wrong. Evidence going back 100s of years for both usages.
I admire your attitude, none the fewer... đ
Audi. The weapon of choice or the choice of weapons?
Hirsute, tattooed, curator of artisan nonsense astride his fixie. Bombers?
Affluent middle class men. Cheap socks from Aldi. Unresolved dichotomy.
Laughing, he knew the pain would fade, the scar, epic !
It wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
The trail came alive.....and savagely attacked the unwary rider
We had a pet pig, but our parents preferred bacon.
(This is a story I've had in my head for decades, with no idea how to write it. I think it works best in 10 words. Thanks WCA đ )
From the fairway he saw people on bikes.
'Looks fun'.
I really prefer running but my knees can't take it đŗ
'Tour de France? Sounds a bit lefty' said Boris, haughtily.
Bridleways? Ah dinnae ken whit the hell yer oan aboot!
Twins, my blessing. They murder my time. wouldnt change anything.
Neil fetched our Chinese via bicycle. Incident. Noodles down sleeves.
Neil fetched our Chinese via bicycle. Incident. Noodles down sleeves.
HEAAAVVVVYYY! đ
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"Is that you?" I cried "Is that you?.. It stinks."
Not in there you dirty get that's for me dentures
The gas man was in the vets brushing dogs
As morning mists dissipate, the winding trail ahead I anticipate
Another wheel size?
Why not?
This lot will buy ANYTHING!
Barefooted kitchen raid.
Ah.
Slug? Cat sick?
Or something worse?
The cat sat on the mat. I sneezed. Bastard allergies.
The American practiced his Constitutional rights. Funerals take place tomorrow.
From my cold dead hands. What about theirs?
Autobiography: I had a job. I have no job. Joy.
The dust had settled, all was quiet once more
The tide laps at my feet on an unknown shore
for all my infinite wisdom I know I know nothing
The rat gambled, the terrier pounced. Smacked chops, hungry mouths.
Hill looms large. Exquisite pain. Digits swapped for fleeting fame.
"Scrawny runt" (the man said), used gun, man's now dead
A quick release. No warning. No recall
Once upon a time there was a story that began
wondering what would life bring, he walked through the door.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away......*
*not an original composition, I confess.
the sun shone, a beautiful day, he'll soon pass away.
Pot noodle and doughnuts, it must be Friday, he smiled
England. Australia. Twickenham. Rugby. And the result was ....
I will finish that one in 80 minutes or so.
Peccavi
Seems that Latin is best for this job, who needs the other 9 words?
@WCA...embarrassing đ
WorldClassAccident - Member
England. Australia. Twickenham. Rugby. And the result was ....
Rejoicing in the civilised world...
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Discipline, discipline, discipline..where's the f***ing discipline?
Naked, erect and running right at you. Don't blink now!
Me? I never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.