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Cheers to 10 WORDS: A 10-word story challenge

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magnificent1rascal
Divine Rapscallion
1. Write a nanofiction story of exactly 10 words.
2. Post it as a reply in this thread.
3. Earn a Challenge Champ badge!

The fine print:
• You may enter up to 10 times
• One badge per member (not per story)
• Each story must include one of the Cheers to 10 Years competition word selections:
- Celebration
- Achievement
- Stories
- Space
- Camaraderie
- Ten
- Friendly
- Free
- Cozy
- Supportive
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Each evening they share a lovingly cozy ambiance until bedtime.
AnnaMayZing
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I went out, this afternoon. It rained for ten minutes!



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I scolded my friendly cat but he answered, "Me? How?"



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I played an old record. It was 'Celebration' by PFM



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
It was quite an achievement, really after all these years.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I crossed an old rope bridge. It was very supportive!



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I wanted to read stories but the library was closed!



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I waited in the space just behind the bus shelter.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
At least it was out of the wind. Quite cosy.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I wasn't alone and loved the camaraderie in the queue.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I expected a long wait. Still, I had free time.



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
elizabethblack
Active Ink Slinger
The leaves are turning and so much to really enjoy.
CatAttack
Munching on Mangos
I tried my hand at a few of these. Not exactly sure what constitutes nano fiction, but they were a good exercise nonetheless. smile

Nestled around the fire, the past melts away. Finally free.

As ashes rain in celebration, victory never tasted so bitter.



Within darkest deep space, a starship stirs it from slumber. 



Cozy and friendly. Even at twenty-three, she loved her teddy.

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Verity
Active Ink Slinger
A story in only ten words, impossible but I'm willing to give it a go.

I won the lottery. Oh wait, that’s a six, bugger.

I thought he’d never believe my excuse, and he didn’t.

When I said I didn’t eat the cake. I lied.

You love me all the world. Sorry, who are you?
yurigagarin
Advanced Wordsmith
Sun shone washing out

Rain came washing in

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There are no strangers here - just lots of friendly folk to chat with and stories to enjoy 👀
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons

Are ten words enough for a story? I don't know. 



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons

Just wondering, but has this thread just become a generic ten-word story thread? 🤔

I don't mind, but the original post contained this...

The fine print:

• Each story must include one of the[se] word selections:

- Celebration

- Achievement

- Stories

- Space

- Camaraderie

- Ten

- Friendly

- Free

- Cozy

- Supportive



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Dreamcatcher
Forum Facilitator

Congatulations on your achievement, Anna. I deleted all my posts.
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons


Quote by Dreamcatcher

Congatulations on your achievement, Anna. I deleted all my posts.

What do you mean, Larry, and why?



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Dreamcatcher
Forum Facilitator
Quote by AnnaMayZing


Quote by Dreamcatcher

Congatulations on your achievement, Anna. I deleted all my posts.

What do you mean, Larry, and why?
I didn't use any of the 10 words in my posts.
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
Quote by Dreamcatcher
Quote by AnnaMayZing


Quote by Dreamcatcher

Congatulations on your achievement, Anna. I deleted all my posts.

What do you mean, Larry, and why?
I didn't use any of the 10 words in my posts.
Aww, you didn't need to delete, you weren't the only one. Perhaps we should have a Ten-word story thread like the five-word sentence one? 😀



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by AnnaMayZing

Aww, you didn't need to delete, you weren't the only one. Perhaps we should have a Ten-word story thread like the five-word sentence one? 😀
Write a ten-word story using the last word of the story above? Ouch, that really could be a challenge. Perhaps writing a ten-word story using A word from the story above would be better. Then again, it is supposed to be a challenge ... 😀


And I'll leave mine up. I completely forgot this was an old anniversary-related challenge when people started posting in it again.

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Ten words? How do I tell a story in ten....

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