shortest stories
How short can a story be and still be considerd a good story? Well, Every story in this collection is just 55 words long. Sounds impossible?? Well here is an example from the book:
The Spaceman Cometh
"We are warriors. You are ready to join us -" said the alien
to Mankind’s ambassadors. Standing beside me, the general beamed."-Two thousand years ago, a prisoner, a pacifist, escaped to your
world. We trust he did not disrupt your civilization."From behind the general came a wail. A priest stood shaking, head in hands.
- Dan Phillips
The stories in this book contain just as much murder and suspense, horror and intrigue, love and betrayal, distant worlds and inner demons, as any others. By the time you finish you will want to try your hand at writing one. See mine entitled "Escape".