A Story In Six Words.

[andy-hughes]

Ernest Hemmingway was once challenged to tell a story in six words - which of course, he did, poignantly, and effortlessly.

I would never dream of putting myself in his orbit, but I have managed to compose a story in six words -

Court judgement - adpotion refused - no appeal.

Anyone else?

[grasscarp]

I was once standing on the platform of the London Underground. On the opposite wall someone had written in large letters - (Dont ask me how they did that!) -
Stardate 29 July. Beamed down. No trains. Beamed back up again.

[gness]

Granddad unvisited...... dies ......Will shocks family.

[grasscarp]

Born crying. Die everyone else crying.

[bibblebub]

Who are you? Oops, wrong house.

[gness]

Troll posts......abers get cheeky.....suspensions.

[berniecuddles]

got born-lived life-passed away.......!

[grasscarp]

Once upon a time. "whatsa ponner?"

[shoota]

Float sinks, reel sings, meal time.

[ludwig]

Writer's block. Couldn't finish.

[chrissa1]

Flat Battery. Good Samaritans. Dog walked.

[andy-hughes]

Thanks so much for all your replies - all really clever.

BTW, Hemmingway's response, when asked to compose a story in six words was, I am sure you will agree, a degree or two above all our literary efforts -

"For sale, babies shoes, never worn."

The ability to come up with that - that's what made him a legend.

[shoota]

Just been reading about that Andy, that was how he won the bet but some doubt it's originality....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_sale:_baby_shoes,_never_worn

[chrissa1]

Very interesting. Never knew. Many thanks.

[andy-hughes]

shoota - thanks for that - just goes to show you shouldn't believe everything you read!

[Peter Pedant]

They never told me he played the violin...

[The Builder]

There was one from Margaret Atwood........

"Longed for him. Got him. Sh1t!"

[cupid04]

I have got winning lotto numbers.