Wired Magazine challenged authors to write SF stories in just six words. Some of these are surprisingly evocative.

Internet “wakes up?” Ridicu – no carrier.
– Charles Stross

It cost too much, staying human.
– Bruce Sterling

It’s behind you! Hurry before it
– Rockne S. O’Bannon

I’m your future, child. Don’t cry.
– Stephen Baxter

1940: Young Hitler! Such a cantor!
– Michael Moorcock

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(p.s.: Somebody hit David Brin. He’s stuck.)