Mini Sagas

Write two fifty-word mini-sagas.The origins of the saga comes from Icelandic prose dating back to the 12th century when locals would recount their warrior battles. Today, a saga is referred to as a modern heroic narrative.Your mini-saga should have 50 words.No more, no less.The stories must have a beginning, middle and end.They must be interesting, and they may not be autobiographical. Engage the reader.

She was beautifully depressed. She stood before them all, watching and waiting. How much longer could she pretend to be happy? “I will fake it until I make it,” she whispered to herself. She took another step into the spotlight and she flashed a bright smile. “I can do this.” 

He was a creature of the night, but she wasn’t afraid. It had taken her this long to get used to the idea that werewolves actually exist and could love. As the full moon began to rise, she took his hand into hers and whispered the words, “I love you”.