What are the key elements of a short story?
The setting of a short story is often simplified (one time and place), and one or two main characters may be introduced without full backstories. In this concise, concentrated format, every word and story detail has to work extra hard!
Short stories typically focus on a single plot instead of multiple subplots, as you might see in novels. Some stories follow a traditional narrative arc, with exposition (description) at the beginning, rising action, a climax (peak moment of conflict or action), and a resolution at the end. However, contemporary short fiction is more likely to begin in the middle of the action (in medias res), drawing readers right into a dramatic scene.
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Do you enjoy reading short stories?
Is there one you would recommed?
Actually I prefer it. I always prefer simple stories in contrast with that had a complicated drama with a lot of characters and stories go and back. And thats the reason that I like suggest it.