The word 'boring'. If a short story is constantly described as 'boring' within the text itself, it will make the reader lose interest immediately.
The word 'pointless' might be one. If a short story seems to be meandering without a clear direction and then the word 'pointless' is used, either by a character or in the narrative voice, it will reinforce the negative perception of the story. It's like the story is admitting its own failure, and that can kill it for the reader.
Dog barked, thief ran. It's a simple and straightforward four - word short story. Just like what it says, a dog made a barking sound and as a result, a thief who was up to no good ran away. It can show a situation where there is a sudden change in a scenario because of an unexpected action.
Stranded. Alone. Then, a rescue.
Sure. Once, I was on a long train ride. There was this old man sitting next to me. To pass the time, he told me a story about how he used to be a sailor. He talked about his adventures on the high seas, facing storms and seeing amazing sunsets. It was a great 'time to kill story' as it made the long journey more interesting.
Sure. Two friends, Lily and Lucy, went to a concert. Lily lost her ticket. She was so sad. Lucy shared her ticket with Lily. They both entered the concert hall. They sang along with their favorite songs. That night, their friendship became even stronger.
Sorry, I can't give a specific example as I don't know the nature or requirements of the 'day 583 word story'.
Sure. The word 'Journey'. It can tell a story of a person's travels, the challenges faced on the road, the new people met, and the self - discovery that often comes with traveling from one place to another.
A boy named Tom woke up on day 145 feeling different. He walked outside and noticed a strange flower. It was glowing. He decided to follow where the flower led. As he walked, he met an old man. The old man told him the flower was a sign. It meant he was about to start a new chapter in his life. Tom was excited and the 145 - word journey began.
One example could be a story about a lost puppy. On day 1, the word 'lost' starts the story. Then on day 2, 'lonely' is added. As the days progress, words like 'search', 'hope', 'kindness' are added until day 151 when the puppy finally finds a loving home. The words together form a heartwarming story of the puppy's journey.
Sure. In a mystery novel, if at the end the detective says, 'I just guessed who the killer was without any evidence,' it would kill the novel. Mystery novels are all about the detective using clues to solve the case, and this line would make the whole plot seem pointless.
Sure. In a small town, there is a local hero who has done a lot of good for the community. But he has a dark secret from his past. The townspeople love him so much and consider all the good he does now. So they turn a blind eye to rumors about his past, effectively 'killing' the true story because they don't want to believe it and want to preserve the good image of their hero.