Sure. Once upon a time, there was a little bird. It was a very very short story of a bird's day. The bird woke up, flew around a bit, found a small worm, ate it, and then went back to its nest to rest.
Well, let's consider this. There was a small boy. In this very very short story of his, he went out to play. He saw a shiny stone on the ground, picked it up, put it in his pocket, and then ran home with a big smile on his face.
There was a cat. It chased a mouse. The mouse escaped.
Sure. Once upon a time, there was a little cat. It liked to play with a ball of yarn. One day, it lost the yarn. But it found a new friend, a little mouse. They became friends and played together.
Once, a small hole appeared in a boy's favorite shirt. He thought it was too tiny to matter. Days passed, and the hole grew bigger. Soon, the whole shirt was torn. If only he had mended that small hole in time, he could have saved the shirt. Just like 'a stitch in time saves nine'.
Just focus on one simple event. For example, 'A boy dropped his ice cream. He cried.'
Once there was a young man named Tom. He always procrastinated. He planned to start his own business but kept delaying. One day, he found that all his friends who started early had become successful. He realized that time and tide wait for none. He finally started to act immediately.
A skeleton walked into a bar and said, 'Give me a beer and a mop.'
A girl found a magic key. She used it on an old door. Inside was a world of flying animals. She flew on a unicorn and had a great adventure.
First, decide on a simple conflict. For example, a character wants something but faces an obstacle. Then, create a few characters to be involved in this situation. Write it in a concise way, focusing on the main actions and emotions.
Keep it simple. Focus on one main idea or event. For example, if it's about a lost love, just show that key moment of loss. Use vivid but minimal words for description.
Well, to write a very short story, start with a clear core concept. Make every word count and cut out any unnecessary details. Also, have a strong ending that leaves an impact.