The most famous short story is Ernest Hemingway’s six-word story, For Sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.

A few examples of sad short stories are:

• Combat boots unlaced forever.
• Population zero, plus us.
• We’re out of chocolate.
• The phone never rang.
• Meanwhile she moved on.

Here are lots more examples of sad stories.

Try writing a happy story in four words.

How about a four-word horror story? Here are a few prompts:

• The email didn’t deliver.
• I didn’t hit save.
• Rain in the forecast.

Think of your own four-word horror story and share it with us.