Writing a short story using only 12 words

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   Gracie Sophiaposted 14 years ago

   I am. I lived. I laughed. I cried. I died. I was.
   
   Is this even a story? A beginning? A middle? An ending? A plot? A character?
   
   What is the shortest story ever written?

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      starqueen13posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      We met, I fell in love, he loved another, then I came (12)
      
      He was confused, i helped, he left for another. why? (10)

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      ncarpenterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hemingway once wrote what he called the shortest story ever written

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         SirDentposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         For Sale; Baby Shoes, Never Worn. E. Hemingway
         
         Here is my offering; He gave up the ghost. Entombed, he rose to teach again.

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      Bikash jhaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Nothing can change my love for you except my wife and kids.

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         MOlmsteadposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         ha ha

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      fernando d.posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I did all I could all i can to the best of my abillity with all my knowleages and all my know how.
      
      
      dosen't this tell and story as well?

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      Bronson_Hubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      At first I was afraid. I was petrified. But I will survive.

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   relacheposted 14 years ago

   Gracie Sophia joined HubPages, then left.  It was one of those things.

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   fettyposted 14 years ago

   Ocean temperature 70, in land 90, chilly, breezy sunny Jersey shore day.

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   Shealy Healyposted 14 years ago

   Life
   
   By Shealy (Sherry) Healy
   
   He ended before he existed. Then, he was born after he died.

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   lorlie6posted 14 years ago

   It was hopeless.  She loved him dearly while he clearly did not.

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   Kangaroo_Jaseposted 14 years ago

   It Came, It Saw, It Conquered and all mankind had no chance

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   myownworldposted 14 years ago

   Once upon a time, a war began in the name of peace.....

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      McHamletposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      And then history repeated itself over and over...Will we ever learn?

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      Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Over time, watered by the tears of war, lasting peace eventually blossomed.

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         McHamletposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Oh I really like that one, wait...must make this 12 words.

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         myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         But though the tears dried, the scars in children's hearts never healed.....

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            rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            they simply lived discovering clouds that were really bubble baths and dinosaurs...

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               myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               And learnt to smile again... till joy entered their hearts once more....

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   jennshealthstoreposted 14 years ago

   That person became extremely rich, though they had no money at all.

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   alexandriaruthkposted 14 years ago

   Twas the day that I saw you and it is like forever

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    Rajab Nsubugaposted 14 years ago

    You are beautiful, all am saying is that; I love you!

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    Kangaroo_Jaseposted 14 years ago

    You have got to be kidding me, you wonderful beautiful person you !!!!

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    McHamletposted 14 years ago

    Jewels buried deep that in her eyes I found, make me weep.

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    MojoJojo49posted 14 years ago

    It started happily, but before he even realised it, it was over.

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    2uesdayposted 14 years ago

    Ah, gone but not quickly forgotten and no doubt returning one day.

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    Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years ago

    The lazy goose arrived just as the others began to head back.

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    Dobsonposted 14 years ago

    He knew on sight she was the one, so he married her!

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       beatrice dupreeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Strange dinner guest ravishing sumptous meals knowing later one would be poisioned.

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          Darknlovely3436posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Mary got married had children, divorce, and she move on to Scotland.

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    Website Examinerposted 14 years ago

    The grave digger looked surprised, fell in, never saw what hit him.

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    Twenty One Daysposted 14 years ago

    The Honeycomb Queen commended her tireless, faithful drones. Victory is always sweet.

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    seamistposted 14 years ago

    Pain robbed her life; but God's healing transformed her into a witness.

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    Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years ago

    The thunder rolled in with the lightning, disappointing vendors and festival attendees.

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    Greek Oneposted 14 years ago

    I came, I saw, I conquered, but not in that order. 
    
    finis

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    Gabe Abbottposted 14 years ago

    If I could change the past, I would. So sorry, my darling.

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    sarahsherlockposted 14 years ago

    Came back from holiday to find inspection starting on Monday, oh great! (true story)

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    Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years ago

    Underestimating his mother's hearing, he tried to sneak out of the house.

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    Home Girlposted 14 years ago

    I came, I saw, I pissed on it, I left.

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    Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years ago

    The little beetle scampered on, unaware of the curious kitten stalking him.

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    John999181posted 14 years ago

    I SHALL KEEP A JOURNAL AS I TIGHT-ROPE OVER THIS VERY HHHHiiigggghhhh....................

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    Heucheraposted 14 years ago

    Ivy launched its assault:  climbing, reaching, and photosynthesizing.  Triumph!  Fence is invisible.

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       Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I like that one!

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    LunesisMidnightposted 14 years ago

    Life is dark and cruel yet beautiful and loving, full of mysteries.

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    Joyce Rposted 14 years ago

    A man walking in the desert diving into a mirage visits China.

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       Joyce Rposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       This is a great idea that requires thought, or humor in my case.

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    wildernessposted 14 years ago

    On a dark and stormy night they fell in love.  The end.

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       Dave Barnettposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It was. It wasn't. The end

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    manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

    Well...that's how it happened. I'm telling you...for sure. The End.

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    fettyposted 14 years ago

    25 years of pain, hanging on no more, meds ran out, yesterday.
    
    
    
    Leaving grieving parents, cousins, friends. Spiraling whirlpool, spewing out pain. Questions? Depression?

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    TheQuestionposted 14 years ago

    someone joined hubpages. they were too entertaining and creative. they were banned.

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    jjwhitcraftposted 14 years ago

    Fish were falling from the sky. The truck driver stared in awe.

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    rickky01posted 14 years ago

    i came in contact with her and i fell in love.

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    seamistposted 14 years ago

    Totally depressed, she committed suicide. Her unborn baby never had a chance.

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    swapna123posted 14 years ago

    The prince and his poor beautiful damsel got married and lived happily ever after, till the bill collector came knocking..

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    Rafiniposted 14 years ago

    Begin with dreams, but don't trip over the flowers hovering near butterflies. 

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       sofsposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Life was so much fun; she almost laughed her life away!

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    ilovetowriterposted 14 years ago

    I always want some one who  care for me an my feeling because when i am i love i don't play around

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    Richard Craigposted 14 years ago

    We met, fell in love and lived happily ever after.  The end.

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    ilovetowriterposted 14 years ago

    I put out my best so the relationship could work,but she never want real love.many people didn't have what it take to work with real love when it came in their life,and maybe my friend his one who cannot live to real.

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    ilovetowriterposted 14 years ago

    I always want her in my life but she always holding out on me when want to shore feeling with her.
    we only have short time to do the thing we always want to in love and i think my time is run out.

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    Chaotic Chicaposted 14 years ago

    Oh, to love and to be loved, that is man's greatest pursuit.

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       Sassypoeticposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       He caressed me gently...  kissing, touching,
         my spirit bloom... lust became love...

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    lex123posted 14 years ago

    I wonder how the life would be if there is no internet.

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       melporposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I was born, grew up, got married, had a child, enjoyed life.

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    ralwusposted 14 years ago

    Lost my soul somewhere, at night; pallid girl in fangs of fright.

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years ago

    "woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head"

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       ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       

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          SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          mornin' ralwus!

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    alternate poetposted 14 years ago

    ran downstairs and had a bite

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    ralwusposted 14 years ago

    Hellow SOH. How are ye?

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       SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       i'z fine....for a munday....

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    ralwusposted 14 years ago

    juz anuther day to me. but I am doing some lawndree

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       SomewayOuttaHereposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       ...wun day, munday will be anuther day to me...for naw iz makin munee to pae de bills; rouf o'er me hed

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