Mini Sagas

A mini saga is a piece of writing with no more than 50 words. It has to tell a story, have a beginning, a middle and an ending. Mini sagas were “invented” by the science-fiction writer Brian Aldiss, who thought it would be fun and challenging to tell a story in very few words. As for the topic it could be a joke, something funny or scary that happened to you, a funny version of a fairy tale, a myth or legend, your views on a topic etc.

Have a look at the mini sagas that our Workshop students have written! Also, if you feel like sharing your own ideas, send your sagas to bookworm_0812@yahoo.com

When the elephant was young they tied him to an iron stick. He tried to be released but he couldn’t… It was impossible! Now, after many years, he is still tied because he gave up. Alas! He doesn’t know his power and he doesn’t make an effort!

(Mary T. – Workshop) 

Mary liked wedding ceremonies! She received an invitation card to John’s marriage one month ago. On Saturday afternoon she went to the ceremony and while she was reaching the church she felt surprised because nobody was there… And then she realized that the ceremony was on Sunday instead of Saturday!

(Christina B. – Workshop)

Last summer, on a sunny day, my friend Nicolas and I decided to go with Nicolas’ boat from Nea Makri to Kea island. The voyage takes three hours. During the voyage, in the sea there were many fish. Two beautiful dolphins followed our boat. It was an exciting sight!

(Anargyros G. – Workshop)

The title of the oldest man in the world who had a newborn child, at the age of 96, is claimed by Indian Ramjhit Raghan. His wife is 54 years old. They have been married for 22 years and have an older child, 2 years old. He eats butter, milk and nuts every day. Their neighbours are jealous of them because they have sex 3 times every day.

(Evaggelia M. – Workshop)

In Greek mythology, the god of winds, Aiolos, has a beautiful daughter, a bird with the most beautiful colours, named Alcion. In January, when Alcion wants to hatch her eggs, her father stops all the winds and storms! The sun shines like summertime! These days are called Alcionides.

(Despina A. – Workshop)

Once upon a time a man was travelling by ship. The weather was bad. A high wind was blowing and huge waves covered the ship. All the passengers started swimming but the man of our story didn’t do anything. He only cried “Athena help!”.  Then one from the others said to him “Along with Athena, also move your hand”.

(Evaggelia D. - Workshop)

Last summer Maria decided to go on holiday by plane so she got the ticket few weeks before her trip. The day she had to travel she went to work with her luggage. While she was waiting for a taxi she looked in her bag and saw that her flight was for … the previous day!

(Sevasti K. – Workshop)

You have just made your hot coffee at work, when your boss needs you for a project. This project always lasts as much time as your coffee needs to get cold. The same can happen when you light a cigarette at work. There is always something that can take you as much time as it needs to get burnt...

(Aggeliki Z. – Workshop)

A Surprise Birthday Party

My sexy secretary spoke softly to my ear. “I have a special gift for your birthday tonight”. After work, I waited in a hotel room she had booked for “us”. When she knocked, I opened the door and I saw my wife, colleagues and her with a big birthday cake, but I stood there … without any clothes!

(Elias K. – Workshop)

When Zeus was getting married he called to his wedding all the animals. The only one that was missing from the big event was the tortoise. Zeus realised tortoise’s absence and the next day, when he asked the reason why, she answered: “My house is my kingdom”. The God got offended and angry. He ordered her from that time to carry her house on her back anywhere she goes. And that was done!

(Matina P. – Workshop)

Three years ago, my two colleagues and I arranged to meet at Kifissias road. We wanted to go to work by the car of one of my colleagues. I arrived at the meeting point late. I saw the car and ran to it. I opened the door and took my seat. Then I turned my head to the driver and … I got speechless!  I had got into the wrong car.

(Ioanna A. – Workshop) 

Nowadays, people suffer because of the economic crisis, but I believe that it is a big opportunity for all of us. We can find our happiness in real relationships. We can rely on our friendships. We can be real people again who love each other. I hope that this will happen in the future and now it’s a good opportunity to begin.

(Christina B. – Workshop)

For more information and stories you can visit Mini Saga