I'm not sure which specific 'the old woman story' you mean. There are many stories about old women in different cultures and literatures.
You can try looking on Amazon Kindle. It has a large collection of ebooks and is a popular place to start your search.
In 'Spider - Man: No Way Home', Peter Parker's identity as Spider - Man is revealed, which causes a lot of chaos in his life. He decides to ask Doctor Strange for help to make everyone forget his identity. But things go wrong during the spell - casting. This accident brings in villains from different Spider - Man universes like Doc Ock, Green Goblin, etc. Peter has to face these powerful foes. Eventually, he manages to defeat them with the help of other versions of himself from different universes that also get pulled in. And in the end, he makes the ultimate sacrifice by asking Strange to cast the spell again, and everyone forgets who he is.
I'm sorry, I haven't read this novel specifically, so I can't provide a summary. You might try looking for reviews or synopses on book - related websites.
You can try websites like Project Gutenberg. It offers a vast collection of classic fiction short stories that are free to access and print. Many of these works are in the public domain.
A wife's friend can bring new perspectives. For example, if the couple is having an argument about career choices, the friend might offer insights based on her own experiences or those of people she knows. This can help the couple see things from a different angle.
The main character is Tevye. His daughters are also important characters.
One idea could be a story where the Powerpuff Girls (PPG) and the Rowdyruff Boys (RRB) have to team up to face a new supervillain that neither of them can defeat alone. This would force them to put aside their differences and use their combined powers.
If it follows the pattern of the Gabriel Knight series, aside from Gabriel Knight, there might be a sidekick or a love interest. Maybe there's a mentor figure who guides Gabriel in his adventures. Without reading the graphic novel, it's hard to say for sure who all the main characters are, but these are the types of characters that are often found in such adventure - themed stories.
Yes, as of 2024, The New Yorker still publishes short stories.
I'm not sure if there are specific 'boy souvenir paddling spanking stories' in children's literature. However, in some classic children's books, there might be mild disciplinary actions shown, but not exactly in this form. For example, in 'Little House on the Prairie' series, children are disciplined in a more traditional way that reflects the values of that time, but it's not this exact scenario.