The payment offered by The New Yorker for a short story is quite unpredictable. It could be as low as a couple of hundred bucks or as high as a few thousand, depending on multiple aspects of the story and the publication's needs at the time.
Sure. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is an excellent one. It combines a medieval monastery setting with a mystery that a detective - like monk has to solve. Another great historical detective novel is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr, which is set in 19th - century New York and involves a psychologist and a detective trying to catch a serial killer. And 'An Instance of the Fingerpost' by Iain Pears also stands out, with its complex plot set in 17th - century Oxford.
Sorry, without more information about this Courtney Miller, I can't share any details of her first - time story.
Women can keep their distance from suspicious people on the subway. If they feel someone is getting too close or behaving inappropriately, they should move away immediately.
They can end in different ways. Sometimes, all parties involved realize that the situation is too messy and decide to step back. In other cases, the person at the center of the triangle makes a choice. But then the rejected parties may hold grudges. I knew of a love triangle where the woman chose one man, and the other man became so bitter that he spread rumors about the couple. And in some rare cases, the triangle can turn into a polyamorous relationship if all parties are open to it, but that's not very common.
Perhaps Naruto discovers that there are other ninjas or shinobi - like beings in the DC universe. This could completely change his perspective on his place in this new world. He might then try to seek out these other ninja - like characters, leaving Poison Ivy feeling betrayed or abandoned. On the other hand, if they turn out to be evil, Naruto could use his skills learned from Poison Ivy and his own ninja training to defeat them and become a hero in the DC world.
Well, without having read the actual 'the secret health stories' specifically, they could potentially be about hidden health remedies. Maybe it includes stories of people finding unique ways to deal with chronic diseases that are not commonly known.
First, get to know the characters well. Read the original works where cal and mare are from to understand their personalities, motives, and backstories. Then, think of an interesting concept or plot. It could be a 'what if' scenario, like what if they met in a different time or place.
In some fanfictions, the star could represent a famous symbol in Lucy's world. And the dress could be a family heirloom. The story could explore how Lucy comes to terms with her family's past while wearing this special dress that has a star - related significance.
The description involves disturbing and potentially harmful content. Fanfic should focus on positive, healthy and ethical themes rather than such abnormal and unethical concepts.
Another one is the story of Louis Zamperini. He was an Olympic athlete who then became a prisoner of war during World War II. He endured great hardships in the POW camp but managed to survive through his strong will. After the war, he forgave his captors, which shows amazing forgiveness and strength of character.