The Six Word Story

TriSARAHtops · 2013-12-06T06:00:40Z

According to a bit of a legend, Ernest Hemingway wrote the shortest ever story - six words long, when his fellow author-friends betted that he couldn't. The six words? They were “For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.” Whether Hemingway was indeed responsible for the creation of the story 'Baby Shoes' I thought it would make a good competition. Basically, the rules are that if you are interested in competing, reply below. Then, once you've created your story, send it to me in a PM. The story must be six words only, contractions and hyphenated words are allowed, so long as you haven't just hyphenated two separate words together when there wouldn't normally be a hyphen. First prize will receive 500 points and 3 reviews (your choice of work) Second prize is 250 points and 2 reviews (your choice of work) Third prize is 100 points and 1 review (your choice of work) I may also award honourable mentions, who will receive a gift. Entries will close May 6 2014. GOOD LUCK!!

Zontafer

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Tue May 06, 2014 2:08 pm

Zontafer says... · Tue May 06, 2014 2:08 pm

Who won, @TriSARAHtops?

"If you're going through hell, keep going."
- Winston Churchill

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TriSARAHtops

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Wed May 07, 2014 9:17 pm

TriSARAHtops says... · Wed May 07, 2014 9:17 pm

Entries are officially closed!

I will be announcing the winners soon, so watch this space!

if we wait until we're ready

we'll be waiting

for the rest of our lives

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Fri May 30, 2014 6:56 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Fri May 30, 2014 6:56 am

Hello everyone! Thanks to everyone who entered, and sorry about how long it has taken to announce the results. But the time has come, and the results are: *dramatic drum roll*

Honourable Mention: @steward

Third @klotrox16 and @horrendous

Second @Zontafer and @dominusatramentum

First @MilesMcCandless

There were so many great entries that I couldn't just choose a top three. If it's okay with all of the winners, I'll post their entries soon.

Well done to all of you! :-)