children's writing

50 word story

Sam had a pet frog, Bob. Bob liked naps. "Wake up," Sam would shake him. "Let's play." Bob tossed and turned. He did not like to play. Sam was sad. He wanted to bike, but Bob wanted to nap.

[I aborted this because I couldn't make it work.]

25 word story

Bob did not play. He did not bike. He did not skip. He did not jump. He did not sing. All he did was nap.

12 word story

Sam has a dog. He lost his bark. Now, he stays in the park.

[yes, mine is indeed 14 words.] 
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