We invited you to tell us a very short story in 10 words or fewer.
Here we present the winners and finalists:
WINNER
The honeymoon ends. I tip the bartender our wedding rings.
Shweta Krishnan
Washington D.C.
FINALISTS
I held onto the big hand, hoping time would stop.
Lisa Bailey
Accrington, United Kingdom
Naval burial, full honors. Thank God I can swim home.
Leia Cadogan Welch
Clifton, New Jersey
A man enters the elevator. Presses all the buttons. Leaves.
Christian Bañez
Brooklyn, New York
According to the Salvador Dalí clock, it’s half past forever.
David O'Keefe
Washingtonville, New York
Senators began surrounding Caesar: "Alright, I'm stumped. What's the surprise?"
Max Baron
Miami Florida
They said she's unsinkable; I'll wait down here.
Rachelle Horne
New Brunswick, Canada
