October Flash Club

[Emily]

For October, we are going to be challenged with the six-word story
An example:

‘Longed for him. Got him. Shit.’
Margaret Atwood

(And thanks @E G Logan for the inspiration!)

Rules:
There are exactly 6 words in the story, there's no set theme this month.


VOTING:
The entry with the most votes on the 31st of October 2022, will be the winner of an extraordinary hand-crafted (!!) virtual trophy. And, more importantly: some of our very prized, and internationally-renowned, virtual Litopi-cake.

***NOTE!***
A thumbs up/like = 1 vote
"heart-eyes" and a "laughing face" emoji vote = 2 VOTES.


The competition is open to all members. Feel free to enter more than once.

-The main rules here are:

We ask you not to critique

AND

Please make your entry anonymous by clicking the anonymous button, but if you forget, don't worry, that's okay too. (Note: Guardians can see who posts.)

Best of luck!

 

[Anonymous]

His new life. No way out.

 

[Anonymous]

Sex was OK, conversation was crap.

 

[Anonymous]

The hens clucked. The vixen drooled.

 

[Anonymous]

One bridge; one ocean; choose . . . Life.

 

[Anonymous]

For rent: Happy days. Short lease.

 

[Anonymous]

Dug. Found gold. Can't get out.

 

[Anonymous]

Hunted him hot. Caught him cold.

 

[Anonymous]

Laid down arms. Went home. Peace.

 

[Anonymous]

Squatted mill. Massive curries. Shared dreams.

 

[Anonymous]

Starving. Meowing. Advertised locally. Adopted him.

 

[Anonymous]

The dead have many secrets. Listen.

 

[Anonymous]

Ran screaming. Fell. Dragged. Open fire.

 

[Anonymous]

Angel prayed for. Lonely demon answered.

 

[Anonymous]

Shirley hadn't planned on living forever.

 

[Anonymous]

"I dragon."
"I dragon slayer."
"Crap."

 

[Anonymous]

Conversation was amazing. Sex was crap.

 

[Anonymous]

Caught roadside piglet. Vet. Sanctuary. Freedom!

 

[Anonymous]

Exploded. Toaster. Now it's toast.

 

[Anonymous]

First you die, then you live.

 

[Anonymous]

Saw the signs. Did it anyway.

 

[Anonymous]

"Oh my God, it sees me."

 

[Anonymous]

"Run, I can hear it coming!"

 

[Anonymous]

He took aim. She shot first.

 

[Anonymous]

For sale: baby shoes, outta style.

 

[Anonymous]

"The building's burning, not my fault!"

 

[Anonymous]

Write. Edit. Have a breakdown. Repeat.

 

[Anonymous]

"Stories in six words? That's impossible!"

 

[Anonymous]

He presses button, we all die.

 

[Anonymous]

DO NOT SHOUT AT ME!

Sorry.