1. Can you write a story in one text message?
Very Short Stories

2. 160 Characters
A text message is only 160 characters. That includes spaces and punctuation, not just the letters. Can you write a story in only 160 characters?
Here are some examples.

3. Phil sat me down to talk. "It's not you, it's me," he said, "You'll find someone better. I'm just not ready to be a boss."

4. It was moments like this that Mark appreciated his kids
It was moments like this that Mark appreciated his kids. Grateful they were there to untie him after burglars ransacked the house.

5. This story is about you. Without you, I wouldn't have made it through the hard times. I wish I could reach into the mirror and hug you.

6. "I don't believe in astronomy" "You mean astrology" said Kim "No, I don't believe in stars or planets. It's a folktale, meant to give hope."

7. I locked the bedroom door but Monday slipped in through the keyhole and dragged me from the bed. Where is my friend Friday when I need him?

8. After the meal, the men gathered to watch sports, sitting in awkward silence when the cable went out. Finally one said, “We could eat more."

9. Batman & Robin burst in seconds after Joker left
Batman & Robin burst in seconds after Joker left. Batman grabbed Robin's iPhone and smashed it. "Stop tweeting everything were doing!"

10. Jack threw a piece of candy on the floor and watched his 3 children fight for it. The winner was groomed to protect Jack as he grew old.

11. Bill waited on the school steps for his mom to pick him up
Bill waited on the school steps for his mom to pick him up. She never came, wanting him to be more independent now that he was a teacher.

12. Keith realized he couldn't feel his heart beat
Keith realized he couldn't feel his heart beat. Concerned, he went to have it checked. The doctor cleared his memory bank and rebooted.