Six Word Stories

ʻCorporal . . . you are alive,ʼ I lied.

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ʻMy home?ʼ Smiling, he pointed skyward.

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As God blinks, I infiltrate reality.

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ʻHands up!ʼ Giggling, the pyrokinetic complied.

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ʻMade in Heaven,ʼ the paleontologist read.

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Body disposal? Throw a piranha party!

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The secret? We cannibals live forever.

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ʻTelepathy? Pff! Hogwash,ʼ they said simultaneously.

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Tearful, Mom waved from her saucer.

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ʻNope. Unicorns are terrorists,ʼ said Noah.

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ʻNot Superman,ʼ he realizes, sidewalk approaching.

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37 years. She removes the ring.

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They buried him, crying with relief.

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Turning 86, he forgot Martha's name.

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ʻWanna play?ʼ ʻSure!ʼ Click. Click. Bang.

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