The origins of the saga comes from Icelandic prose dating back to the 12th century when locals would recount their warrior battles. Today, a saga is referred to as a modern heroic narrative.
Your mini-saga should have 50 words. No more, no less. The stories must have a beginning, middle and end. They must be interesting, and they may not be autobiographical. Engage the reader.
I had written eight of these over the course of a week or so. Most of them shared similar themes: love, desperation, and loss. I felt like if I wrote something comedic or lighthearted, it'd just sound insincere and ridiculous. I have posted my two favorite sagas below.
Martin & Maria
By Darin Simokov
Martin didn’t know what he
wanted out of life. That changed once he met Maria. Though he's only known her for
a few weeks, she beckoned him into the boxcar. She saw opportunity and
adventure. He saw dirt and boxes. How was this life any worse than his current
one?
Dawn to Dusk
By Darin Simokov
Chuck and Sophita have lived
a long, happy life, but she doesn’t know that Chuck is immortal. In the final
days of her life, Chuck can’t fathom how he can live without her. Once she
finally passes, Chuck tries to join her in the afterlife, but he can’t. He’s
immortal.
