6 words sci-fi

Wired has an interesting project, asking sci-fi authors and five graphic designers to write a story in 6 words (style Hemingway’s “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”).

Failed SAT. Lost scholarship. Invented rocket. – William Shatner

• Computer, did we bring batteries? Computer? – Eileen Gunn
• Automobile warranty expires. So does engine. – Stan Lee
• Machine. Unexpectedly, I’d invented a time – Alan Moore
• Longed for him. Got him. Shit. – Margaret Atwood
• His penis snapped off; he’s pregnant! – Rudy Rucker
• It cost too much, staying human. – Bruce Sterling
• Read more.

Related posts:

1. Elbot – Almost Human Every year the Loebner Prize for artificial intelligence is awarded...
2. Who Is Who in Automobile Industry Cool scan of a chart showing the global picture of...
3. Predictions from 1900 A list of predictions on how the year 2000 could...
4. Walk On The Wild Side – Episode 3 preview From the same comedy series by BBC1, here is their...
5. The real cost of your debt How to calculate your loans & mortages and have the...