Can you tell a story in fifty words?
Way back at MarsCon 2023, the Three Moms of the Apocalypse challenged their fellow con goers to write a story in fifty words—no more, no less. They handed out image prompts to anyone who wanted to take up the gauntlet.
The enthusiastic reaction to this resulted in a series of Postcard Stories featuring the very best fifty word submissions.
In the tradition of Fredric Brown (the most brilliant short story writer in existence) we wanted to revive the fun of fifty word stories by offering you a prompt:
Spampunk!
Traditionally hyphenated words count as one word, like “forty-two.” But “Spamonating-giga-sprocket-transmogrifier” is still four stinkin’ words.
Working a short bit of flash fiction can help develop concise storytelling, and focuses on essential elements of story like plot, character, and setting. Exercise your skills in succinctness, clarity, and creativity!
Submit your fifty word story in the comments below. Comment, encourage, challenge each other!
“Challenge: Automate Meal Preparation”
Greg read this and was inspired. The Automatic Spam Plating Machine was his entry to the competition.
But spam, spam and yet more spam was not what anyone wanted.
The judges awarded the prize elsewhere. No restaurants would purchase it.
It was his most costly mistake.
Her final exam. The ultimate pentesting challenge, before certification to enter the world of industrial espionage. Her mission? Access the spam manufacturing plant. With a deep breath she slid her arms into the heavy coveralls before zipping up. At last, she walked through the swinging doors into the processing area.