These six-word stories were prompted by the Page Flutter Six-Word Story Challenge. I’m also posting a few favourites on Instagram. The background is a detail of a new work in progress.

20. Renewed, like a gift just opened.

21. You don’t see it? Watch me!

22. The underdog was a dark horse.

23. There is always one last chance.

24. In pursuit… a trail gone cold.

25. The oath was a four-letter word.

26. His hardheaded habits weren’t all bad.

[August prompts: renewed, watch me!, the underdog, last chance, in pursuit, the oath, hard habit.]