Think of a character and an action. Such as 'Boy laughed, toy broke'. Here we have a boy as the character, laughing as the first action and then the toy breaking as the second action which creates a very brief story in just four words.
You can also use emotions and outcomes. For instance, 'Fear grew, courage left. This four - word short story shows a shift in a person's state of mind from having some courage to being filled with fear. It can be used to describe a situation where someone is faced with a difficult or scary situation and loses their confidence.
Think of a simple situation. Like 'Baby born, family grows.' First, consider a basic event or change. Then, use four words to sum it up. Another way is to start with a feeling, say 'Hope lost, faith remains.' It's about picking two related concepts that can tell a little story in just four words.
Think of a fear. For example, fear of the dark. Then make it into a four - word story like 'Darkness never ends.'
Use strong verbs like 'lost' and 'die' in it.
In the abandoned house, I found a diary. The last entry said 'They're here'. Then I heard scratching at the door.
The moonlit night, a secret meeting.
Moonlit grave shivers.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She found a magic key. With the key, she opened a door to a wonderland. There, she met friendly fairies.
Two kids, Jack and Jill. Met at school. Shared lunches. Helped in studies. A bully came. They stood together. Forever friends now.