What is a sexy six word story?

Sure. 'Silk dress, his eager eyes.'

The six - word story has its origin often traced back to Ernest Hemingway. Legend has it that he was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His response, 'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.' was a very poignant and powerful six - word story. This simple yet deeply evocative form then gained popularity over time as a creative writing exercise and a unique way to convey complex emotions or ideas in a very concise manner.

Love found in a smile.

It should be concise yet powerful. A great six-word story packs a punch in a few words.

Love lost, hope found anew.

Left home. Found new horizons.

Footsteps. Darkness. No escape.

I'm not sure specifically which '20 best six - word stories' you refer to. There are many collections out there. Some might be about love like 'Met you. Loved you. Lost you.' Another could be a sad one 'Birthday. Alone. No calls. No cake.' And there could be a hopeful one such as 'Struggled. Fell. Got up. Kept going.'

A Hemingway six - word novel is a very concise form of storytelling. It's a short narrative expressed in just six words, created by Ernest Hemingway. For example, 'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.' This type of novel shows his mastery of language as it can convey deep emotions, complex situations or complete stories in such a brief space.

Here are some: 'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.' It's a classic six - word novel that implies a deep and sad story. Maybe the baby passed away before being able to wear the shoes, leaving the parents with the heart - breaking task of selling the shoes.