Six words, and someone at the door

Write a story in exactly six words, with something that changes by the end.

Writing · 2 min

Started by Amara Okafor

The invitation

Someone knocked. She set another plate. Six words, and already there are questions. Have a go with your own six, or take the story somewhere completely different.

First step

Write a story in exactly six words, with something that changes by the end.

1. Write a story in exactly six words, with something that changes by the end.
2. Count the words, then see whether you can cut any explanation and keep the turn.
3. Post just your six words so the reader gets to fill in the gaps.

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Mateo Silva

Inspired by Amara Okafor

Nobody knocked. She set another plate.

Amara Okafor

Someone knocked. She set another plate.

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