Monday, March 2, 2015

An Eleven Word Story

Here’s an eleven word story. Why eleven words and not ten? You might need that one extra word for an appropriate denouement. And if you care to, I eagerly invite you, my talented friends, to include your own eleven word story here. It's not as easy as it appears, but it turns out to be more satisfying than it should be. 

Don't feel obligated, but don't be shy.

This is mine, in eleven words.



She finally learned to make the journey a lavish joy ride. 
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  1. MunirGhiasuddinMarch 2, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Great idea. so nice to see you post.

    Here are my eleven words.
    "Why not ?" she said, "Journeys don't always have to be sober."

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  2. ShellyMarch 2, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Munir: Great job, my friend!

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  3. stephen HayesMarch 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I read an award-winning short story that went like this : The last man on earth sat in a locked room. There was a knock on the door....

    Nice and short.

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 2, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    LIFE can be a bumpy ride but worth the broken springs.

    Hug B

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  5. PearlMarch 2, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    What was it that was the saddest and shortest story told?

    For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Used.

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  6. vanillaMarch 2, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    *I learned a little, although much of it came too late.*

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:25 PM

      vanilla: With you, I suspect you put to good use anything you have learned, at any stage of the game.

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  7. ~Sia McKye~March 2, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    The happy yip and wagging tail made Lynn's day all worthwhile.

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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  8. Shady Del KnightMarch 2, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Hi, dear Shelly!

    Was an old woman
    Lived in a shoe
    With a heel.

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  9. DeeMarch 2, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Dear Shelly, thank you for the invite to get to the crux of a story. That's always been hard for me, but I'll try today:
    "She shoved the cat into its cage ready for tomorrow's recycling." Peace.

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

      Dee!: So good to hear from you, friend! I so loved your wonderful New Year's letter- thank you! And your eleven word story is wonderful~

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  10. Secondary RoadsMarch 2, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    I look out my window, and what do I see? Snow!

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:23 PM

      Secondary Roads: And down here, that would be a true miracle!

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  11. Aloha AcresMarch 2, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Today is not a good day, but God is in control.

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:22 PM

      Say What; He truly is, and I'm hoping for a better day for you.

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  12. jenny_oMarch 2, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    "Once he jumped off the cliff, there was no going back."



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    1. jenny_oMarch 2, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Oh! I just re-read the directions - did you invite us to write "our stories" (our lives) or any story (fabricated or otherwise)?

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    2. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:19 PM

      jenny_o: Ohhh, now I want to hear more!

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    3. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:19 PM

      Jenny_o: And this is perfect!

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    4. ChickenMarch 3, 2015 at 5:41 PM

      Jenny! That's awesome!

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    5. ShellyMarch 4, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Chicken: It truly is a terrific one! Jenny- will there be more?

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    6. jenny_oMarch 4, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      I thought the eleven words was supposed to cover the story from start to finish! I'd have to do a lot of thinking to make the story longer :) You and Chicken are too kind, really.

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    7. ShellyMarch 6, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      jenny_o: You are such a good writer- I really hope you do take it further!

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  13. Mrs. Kelley DibbleMarch 2, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    I believe mine is a borrowed quote:

    Go until you can't see
    anymore, then you will see
    further.

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  14. SaimiMarch 2, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I turned, looked, saw the love of my life and smiled.

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  15. Linda O'ConnellMarch 3, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    My best friend and I commandereed a bus and went joyriding.

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:20 PM

      Linda: Now you two sound like gals who are fun!

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  16. Janie JunebugMarch 3, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    That's an excellent story. Here's my eleven-word story: Janie lost her mind because of misplaced apostrophes and misspelled words.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM

      Janie: Oh, I hear you friend. That is my story as well.

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  17. Sherry EllisMarch 3, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I have learned to do my best, and always be kind.

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    1. ShellyMarch 3, 2015 at 12:21 PM

      Sherry: And thus your secret to all your success!

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  18. Carol KilgoreMarch 3, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Great sentence! Here's mine, I just wrote it this afternoon while working on my manuscript: He needed a drink before the backstabbing and throat cutting began.

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    1. ShellyMarch 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Carol: Ok, I want to read this new book of yours!

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  19. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMarch 3, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    She thought death was the end, it was only the beginning

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    1. ShellyMarch 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Jo-Anne: That is terrific! Will you be writing the full story of it?

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  20. Hutt-Write VoiceMarch 4, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Let's see if I can do this after just finishing a 22 chapter book.

    Love to write. Wrote a book. Release Date: May 18. Amazon.

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  21. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 4, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Good for her :-)

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  22. Dawn@Lighten Up!March 5, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Aw, Shelly. It was nice of you to write an 11-word story about me! I do so love a lavish joy ride. ;)

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  23. Pat TillettMarch 5, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Take either fork in the road, they all lead to happiness.

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  24. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Cleaning the library earned her a standing ovation at covocation. (a true story, my shining moment.)

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    1. ShellyMarch 10, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      Jenny: I love it! And truly, it so seems like something you would do. Have you written a full story about it yet?

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