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A type of Flash Fiction, six word stories are (very) short stories with an exact word count: six words. SixWordStories is the place where, alongside quality, quantity really does matter. Though these stories are so brief in length, they can be as profound, if not more, than the prose and poetry you see and read every day, partly because six word stories can tell us so much and yet contain so little.

In our feature articles, we will be showcasing selections of the wonderful six word stories submitted to our bi-weekly word and theme prompts. New bi-weekly prompts will also be announced here.

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Word Prompt: Road

Someone Lied to MeRocky Road? But there's no marshmallows! Detours, FencesThe best roads rarely lead somewhere. Sat Nav          Cross-
          roads.
Left road? Wrong road.
          Cross. Camp ExperienceTrudging on road with cumbersome load. :thumb331816666: Word Prompt: RoadTraveling the road, far to go. DefeatedHooves batter the bitter road home. River Road!Endless rainfall, river road, pedestrians splashed.
2012 Delice1941
12th October2012 PastAutumn leaves...the road not taken. which road have you chosen?Every road has the same Destiny...
¿☼? Never MineMe: Road to success...
(...your success) End of the RoadCRASH
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"Road Ends Here."  :thumb333282971: The Path of EnlightenmentThe hardest road leads to yourself. :thumb333596031:

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Theme Prompt: Growing Up

A Piece of AdviceGet your regrets while you can. SWS -- Growing UpTeething troubles: not just for teeth . . . No Child Left BehindGraduation.
Learned: how to squeak by. :thumb331816005: TagalongToddling after, wanting to live up. cast into the windLove? I threw it all away... Growing Upscraped knees. broken hearts. dying memories. Life!Prelude, growing up, preparation for life.
2012 Delice1941
11th October2012 Life's lessonsAsking.
Learning.
Trying.
Unlearning.
Teaching.
Knowing? :thumb333596452:

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The Next Round of Bi-Weekly Prompts!

Word Prompt: Gold
-> Submission Folder


Theme Prompt: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
-> Submission Folder


Submissions for these prompts will be accepted from Monday, October 22nd to Monday, November 5th.

Please take into account the Prompt Guidelines before submission.

Also be sure to read our guidelines about what makes a six word story.

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Suggestions

If you have suggestions for a prompt that we could do, send us a note with the subject Prompt Idea! and make sure to include what type of Prompt it is for (either 'Word' or 'Theme').

If you have queries regarding prompts, contact mode-de-vie or 3wyl.

A type of Flash Fiction, six word stories are (very) short stories with an exact word count: six words. SixWordStories is the place where, alongside quality, quantity really does matter. Though these stories are so brief in length, they can be as profound, if not more, than the prose and poetry you see and read every day, partly because six word stories can tell us so much and yet contain so little.

In our feature articles, we will be showcasing selections of the wonderful six word stories submitted to our bi-weekly word and theme prompts. New bi-weekly prompts will also be announced here.

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Word Prompt: The Professor

:thumb329021428: SixWordStories: The ProfessorI kicked the Professor, you know. :thumb329046347: The ProfessorThe professor approached, glances, leaves.  Avoidance. Close volcanologyThe professor examined lavas and lovers. The Final ProblemThe Professor...
The Detective.
"The End" The professor - sws word promptThe professor perfected invisibility...
...we think?!?... In the School of LoveThe professor of truth never spoke. Impaired!Age diminished the professor, memory compromised.
2012 Delice1941
25thSeptember 2012 The Professorlife lessons.
earthly creations.
                                                the professor. Authority"Why?....
because I am the PROFESSOR!" :thumb329550558: EducationThe professor speaks sincerely; students sleep. Don't Correct Me"Professor, the equation, its-"
"WHAT?!"
".....nothing....." Six word story: Ein Blaue EngelThe Professor.
Lola.
We never learn.

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Theme Prompt: Clothing Makes The Man

NightmaresCome to me, dearheart. Corruption awaits. Man make clothes- Shoes
- Buttons
- ....
...ran out of man... :thumb329045124: Clothing Makes The ManThreading dexterously, but then...
Snag.
Snap! Vulnerable!Without clothes vulnerability is readily apparent.
2012 Delice1941
25thSeptember2012 Dear JournalThree piece meat suit: Terrible idea. Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover...tattered
t o r n
dirty....
Gentleman at heart. Six Word Story - Clothing Makes The ManInquiry....But Whom Made The Clothing? don't mess with the suitman...- chill, they're only suits...
-ONLY SUITS!? :thumb330335036: Think About It"Clothes make the man.."
"...so....clowns...?"
"..................." BinderI can't become flat. Stupid binder! Clothing Makes The ManClothing makes the (Slender) Man.
Beware. :thumb330930403: SWS: 'Clothing Makes the Man'Forgetful, ushered out. Reason?
Forgot pants.

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The Next Round of Bi-Weekly Prompts!

Word Prompt: Road
-> Submission Folder


Theme Prompt: Growing Up
-> Submission Folder


Submissions for these prompts will be accepted from Monday, October 8th to Monday, October 22nd.

Please take into account the Prompt Guidelines before submission.

Also be sure to read our guidelines about what makes a six word story.

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Suggestions

If you have suggestions for a prompt that we could do, send us a note with the subject Prompt Idea! and make sure to include what type of Prompt it is for (either 'Word' or 'Theme').

If you have queries regarding prompts, contact mode-de-vie or 3wyl.

A type of Flash Fiction, six word stories are (very) short stories with an exact word count: six words. SixWordStories is the place where, alongside quality, quantity really does matter. Though these stories are so brief in length, they can be as profound, if not more, than the prose and poetry you see and read every day, partly because six word stories can tell us so much and yet contain so little.

In our feature articles, we will be showcasing selections of the wonderful six word stories submitted to our bi-weekly word and theme prompts. New bi-weekly prompts will also be announced here.

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Word Prompt: Can We

Can we? - six word story"Can we?"
"I believe we can." the age of innocence explained in six words.we can make friends...
while young. Childish DesiresCarousel ahead.  "Can we?"  
Sigh.  "Fine..." SixWordStories: Can WeNever forgetting this world; can we? Soon Enough"We can...see that?"
"Not yet." :thumb326537073: Lamborghini!Can we afford a Lamborghini, no?
2012 Delice1941
11thSeptember2012 The End"Can we pretend...?"
"No. It's over." SWS: 'Can We' Word PromptNot 'can we?'; 'HOW can we?'! :thumb326651700: The Art of Thievery"…We can just take these?"
"Naturally." Can We"Can we fly?"
"We can jump." Making Decisions"Can we?"
       "Yes..."
"But should we?"
        "... ... ..." Can we"[Can we]
'....set a time...?"
"Now?" Unanswered"Can we...?"
The question remains unanswered. :thumb327634756: Parents In A Nutshell"Can we-"
"Nope"
"But I-"
"Nope." Six Word Story - Can WeCan We...Truly Find Love Here? Reluctant NomadsCan we stay here just once? Word Prompt: Can WeCan we make it, you think? Word Prompt: Can We"Can we run now?"
"I'm tired."

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Theme Prompt: Dear Heart

SweetheartFace it: we're on our own. :thumb326479680: Stop falling'Dear heart.
Stop falling in love!' :thumb326485193: Dear Heart - six word storyDear Heart,
Stop overriding me.
~Brain :thumb326510781: DEAR HEARTYou may be frozen, but lucid.
Frantz, September 2012.
...............................
French version :
Tu es peut-être gelé, mais lucide.
Frantz, septembre 2012. :thumb326536502: | Nervous | Circulatory MemoHeart,
I'm craving logic;
COOPERATE!
- Brain Dear HeartDear Heart,
Remember me?
Love, Intelligence Dear Heart!Dear heart believe you, faithfully yours.
2012 Delice1941
11thSeptember2012 Dear Heart,Be rational for once.
Sincerely,
Brain Dear HeartThanks for always working.
Love,
Me
#SixWordStories
Theme Prompt: Dear Heart
Author: shoe-untied It's Time to StopDear Heart,
Just one more cheeseburger? Dear HeartLock yourself.
Then, lose the key. Dear HeartThrice beaten, villain's heart is gold. Mixed SignalsDear Heart,
Get It Together!
Love,
 
 
  :thumb327132250: Think or Feel?Dear Heart,
I want my head. Prompted by my closest Cardic FriendDear Heart,
you're really quite ignorant. Dear HeartDear Heart,
[insert empty pleasantries]
- (Wo)Man Dear HeartDear Heart,
Stop these crushes.
Now. :thumb327634498: SWS - Dear Dumb HeartEven blinded,
the heart loves anyway. Theme- Dear HeartNow I begin our last letter. dear heartfree me from selfish, cold... indifference Six Word Stories: Acrimony/Matrimony"Darling, would you please--"
"Yes, dear." Dearly Departed HeartYou're silent. You fool no one.

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The Next Round of Bi-Weekly Prompts!

Word Prompt: The Professor
-> Submission Folder


Theme Prompt: Clothing Makes The Man
-> Submission Folder


Submissions for these prompts will be accepted from Monday, September 24th to Monday, October 8th.

Please take into account the Prompt Guidelines before submission.

Also be sure to read our guidelines about what makes a six word story.

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Suggestions

If you have suggestions for a prompt that we could do, send us a note with the subject Prompt Idea! and make sure to include what type of Prompt it is for (either 'Word' or 'Theme').

If you have queries regarding prompts, contact mode-de-vie or 3wyl.

A type of Flash Fiction, six word stories are (very) short stories with an exact word count: six words. SixWordStories is the place where, alongside quality, quantity really does matter. Though these stories are so brief in length, they can be as profound, if not more, than the prose and poetry you see and read every day, partly because six word stories can tell us so much and yet contain so little.

In our feature articles, we will be showcasing selections of the wonderful six word stories submitted to our bi-weekly word and theme prompts. New bi-weekly prompts will also be announced here.

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Word Prompt: I Believe

:thumb324008853: Klepto"I believe that's not yours...."
"....uhhh..." No Time For Talk"I believe..."
"Your opinions..."
"...aren't welcome." Trust?I believe you. But you're lying. Attraction!I believe opposites attract, explosive kiss.
2012 Delice1941
31st August2012 Love in the MakingI believe you'll see...
More...
Coming. :thumb324772003: No pressureGirl: I believe in you!
Me: ... Lost Faith"Too late to believe," I said. I believe"I believe...."
"You love me?"
"Yes...." Story of My LifeThe feds believe I broke character. Negativity"Do you believe I can-"
                  " No." Convince MeBelieve, I think
Think I believe?

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Theme Prompt: I've Got A Golden Ticket

Golden ticket"Golden ticket!"
"Where?"
"In his heart!" Golden TicketThe candy factory? But I'm diabetic. Golden Ticket"Woah! How did you-"
"Stole it." I've Got a Golden Ticket"Was I speeding?
Sorry Officer...Midas?"
#SixWordStories
Theme: I've got a golden ticket.
Author: shoe-untied I've Got A Golden TicketOne way ticket. Two way road. :thumb324474153: Pays Better than KidnappingRumplestilskin got a job with Wonka. Free of ChargeWho need tickets… when Hell invites Must Be DreamingI picked randomly; Fate chose carefully. :thumb325687729: I had a golden ticket...Remove golden ticket, then eat chocolate. :thumb326087198:

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The Next Round of Bi-Weekly Prompts!

Word Prompt: Can We
-> Submission Folder


Theme Prompt: Dear Heart
-> Submission Folder


Submissions for these prompts will be accepted from Monday, September 10th to Monday, September 24th.

Please take into account the Prompt Guidelines before submission.

Also be sure to read our guidelines about what makes a six word story.

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Suggestions

If you have suggestions for a prompt that we could do, send us a note with the subject Prompt Idea! and make sure to include what type of Prompt it is for (either 'Word' or 'Theme').

If you have queries regarding prompts, contact mode-de-vie or 3wyl.