A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words (plus a title of up to 15 words), which appeals readers through the use of irony, word puns and unexpected turns. They are alternately known as microstories and ultra-shorts.
The idea was originally made up by writer Brian Aldiss (Norfolk, UK 1925)
Utter Loneliness by Marta Rodríguez
It was the 31st of December and there were no colleagues to eat out with. No friends to go clubbing with. No family to celebrate the New Year with. In her mobile phone only one contact. Soledad dialled but the network was engaged: she was even too busy for herself.
Noise at Midnight by Ana Sende
He arrived home from work. His wife was already in bed. He fell asleep but woke up after a while: “I’ve told you many times I don’t want the dog to sleep with us” he said. “The dog is outside” she replied sleepily. “Then who is snoring under the bed?”.
The Danger of Humans by Ana Bautís
The little dinasour put herself into bed. She was aching all over. Against her parents’ advice she had gone to the nearest human city. Many times had she been told how dangerous humans were, and how true it was! Humans were a danger to her belly, they were so indigestive!
The Day Had Come by Senda Reguera
He had been waiting for so long for summer to come! After cold months at the boarding school, there he was, facing the sea in all its magnificent splendor. He was about to plunge into the water when he heard a voice: “David, wake up! It’s your first day of school!
To Live or Not To Live by Cristina Fraga
Simon used to have a healthy lifestyle. There were only two habits he was worried about: Smoking and drinking on Saturday.Yesterday, he read a sentence which radically changed his mind: One cigarette makes life two minutes shorter. One whisky… four minutes. One working day makes life eight hours shorter.
Coffee Break by Victor Álvarez
Mr. Smith was furious: His first computer had broken the very first time he used it! He stormed into the shop and complained about it. “Where is exactly the problem?” the assistant politely replied. I tried to place my coffee on the cup holder but it spilled it all over!
Deadly Mushrooms by Cristina Fraga
Uncle John was an expert naturalist. On his way home, after a long day picking mushrooms he met Peter the Brave: "Can I try them?" Peter asked him. "Sure you can, but ONLY ONCE!". Peter tried one indeed but its poison killed it before he could try the second one.
Breathless by Yago González
When his hand surrounded her neck she was trembling. He was so calm
moments ago that she didn’t see where it came from. She just felt how
the air that was in her lungs was leaving her, she couldn’t do anything
about it. He was indeed such a good kisser.
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They are all fantastic! I will look for a great idea for the mini-saga constest right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Raquel! Glad you liked them and looking forward to reading your mini saga!!
ReplyDeleteThis short stories are very interesting. This is pure literature! I´m a total fan of it!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan too! Glad you find them interesting!
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