Well, in 2019, a story's length was really flexible. It could be as short as a flash fiction piece or as long as an epic saga. It all came down to the story's purpose and the author's creative vision.
Best friend stories also often highlight the growth that can come from a friendship. Friends can inspire each other to try new things, pursue their dreams, or develop new skills. For instance, if one friend is into fitness and the other is more of a couch potato, the fit friend might encourage the other to start working out. This mutual influence can lead to personal development for both parties. Moreover, these stories promote loyalty. Best friends in these stories are loyal to each other, not being swayed by others' opinions or temptations, which is a great value to uphold.
Well, many of them focus on the emotional journey of the characters in love. For example, in 'Sense and Sensibility', we see how the two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, experience different types of love. One is more reserved and the other more passionate.
In the 'Ash Goes to Rota Earlier' fanfiction, perhaps Ash might encounter different Pokémon species earlier than in the original story. He could form new and unique relationships with the local Pokémon trainers in Rota. Maybe he would discover a new training method specific to that region.
First, do some research on the original story, especially about Erik's character traits, his desires, and his backstory. This will give you a solid foundation.
As I haven't read 'the cub short story', I'm not sure who the main characters are. But since it's about a cub, the cub itself is likely to be a main character. There may also be its parents or other animals in its environment.
Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great boy to girl fiction story. It shows the relationship development between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Their initial misunderstandings and later growing love are very interesting to read.
Chester Nimitz was another hero. As a fleet admiral, he was in charge of the US Pacific Fleet and his leadership was crucial in many battles like Midway.
Well, an 'origin unknown story' could be many things. It might be a folktale or a legend that has been passed down through generations without anyone really knowing where it started. For example, some ghost stories around the world have no clear origin.
There was a forest horror story where a group of campers set up their tents near a small creek in the forest. In the middle of the night, they were awakened by a loud howling. One of the campers went to check it out and never came back. The others searched for him but only found his flashlight covered in blood. Then, they started to notice that the trees around them seemed to be closing in, as if the forest itself was alive and trapping them.
One story could be about a child who overcame a serious illness with the help of the support from Children in Need. The funds might have been used for special medical treatments or therapies that made a huge difference in the child's life.