May 22, 2009

Ultra-short stories

Ultra-short stories are a real challenge, and when they are good, they're great. There's something almost haiku-ish about them. Here are some from sixwordstories.net:

Mary had a little lamb. Doctor surprised.


Autopsy report, "1. Heartbeat steady"... Shit!


Cougar attacks teen. Both parties satisfied.


Guilty until proven innocent. Trial denied.


Human genome patented. Sex considered piracy.


Bitter mortician takes back fiancee's ring.

And then there is this:

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