Ten Word Stories

Who says stories have to be long and involved? Can you write a story, with a beginning, middle and end – and even a hero – in just ten (10) words?

Best entry by 12/31/10 wins a prize for themselves and their school. Contest open to anyone 14 years of age or younger.

(Thanks to Hemingway for inspiring this idea. He once wrote a story in just six words: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn.")

We’ll publish the ones we like best as we receive them.

Here are a few of my quick entries to get this game started … but I know you can do better!

Ten word stories.

By StuartStories.com:

The dog barks. A burglar flees! The family is saved.

Athlete celebrates too soon. Loses. Lesson learned? Time will tell.

Janice discovers cave. Inside? Treasure! She only takes one ruby.

Cat says, “Bird!” I look up. Poop in my eye.

Submit your solution. Win prizes.

Send me your solution to this writing activity (solution form). Prizes will be awarded for entries we feel are either the best over a certain time period, are extra creative, or come closest to what I would do. Of course, it's completely subjective and everyone wins just by playing.