Surprising Six Word Stories

Surprising six word stories are built around the unexpected. In just six words, they set up a moment and then shift it, revealing something you didn’t see coming.

Expect the unexpected.

He optimised his keywords. Still lonely.

Rolled stone. Reached top. Rolled down.

Pregnancy test: positive. Boyfriend test: negative.

Sun to moon: ‘The earth’s mine.’

“I do,” she said to her.

Aliens came and went. Nobody noticed.

Keeps the box she came in.

*Dives underwater* Suffocating. Finds a mermaid.

“Nice to meet me,” said clone.

He arrives. Her fake smile appears.

I will destroy this planet'... Mom?

Lost cat. Reward if stays lost.

Keep Grandma’s ashes in the ashtray.

Her father’s her half sister’s son.

Downloaded DNA plug in. Grew wings.

My Fantasy? Swimming an orangeade ocean.

God played dice. Got snake eyes.

The victim realised what she’d done.

Murder weapon? A sharpened red herring.

Bent down. *back clicked* Not again!

Abracadabra. Magician’s powerful wand. Rabbits multiplied.

What do you need a gun for?'

Up for adoption: no belly button.

Bumped in to nemesis. Nice guy.

Eloquence multiplied by ambition minus humanity.

Completed masterpiece. Reader found typo. SHRED!

Poisoned apple tasted sweet to Amy.

Found a seed. Planted it. Tree.

Hook. Catalyst. Complications. Hopelessness. Climax. Denouement.

The politicians agree to abolish politicians.

Today you live. Tomorrow... you're choice.'

It's a baby boy, Frau Hitler.

Youngest son. Drastic action. Now, eldest.

Wolf caught dressing in Sheep's clothing

“Blindfold?” “Kinky.” “Handcuffs…” “Wow.” “Sledgehammer.” “Erm.”

The rowdy American dreamed of solitude.

The dark ages arrive. Yet again.

Every day I watch you more.

After the implants, she felt deflated.

Wrinkle proof skin: Roll your own.

…yesterday. I’m trapped - the day before…

Single. Mingled. Laughed. Loved. Lied. Left.

Need bigger shed! Dragon egg hatched.

Dress so tight. See my heartbeat?

Twins reunited. Both agreed never again.

Surprising six word stories are built around the unexpected. In just six words, they set up a moment and then shift it, revealing something you didn’t see coming.


About Six Word Wonders

Six Word Wonders are stories, poems, memoirs, and jokes, told in only Six Words. Each one celebrates the power of storytelling in its smallest form. In just six words, a writer can suggest an entire world, a hidden past, or an unexpected twist. What’s left unsaid is just as important as what’s written. Each story invites the reader to fill in the gaps and imagine the bigger picture.


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