A short story usually described a plot or character in short words and revealed the character's personality and emotions through the character's actions, dialogue, and other details. The following is an example of a suitable short story for the art test: The Lost Treasure In a remote village, there was a treasure that had been rumored for a long time. It was said that the treasure was buried in a cave, but no one had ever found it. The residents of the village had always dreamed of finding this treasure, and they had spent a lot of time and energy on it. But every attempt ended in failure. One day, a young girl came to the village. She heard the story and decided to search for the treasure. She spent a long time preparing for her trip and encountered many difficulties and challenges during her exploration. Finally, she found the cave and found the treasure inside. However, she found that the treasure was not as precious as she had imagined. When she tried to leave the cave, she was trapped by a monster. She used her courage and wisdom to fight against the monster. In the end, she won and left the cave with the treasure. However, when she got home, she found that her friends were surprised at her change. She began to become more and more reclusive and stopped communicating with them. She tried to explain her new attitude, but her friends could not understand her change. In the end, she decided to give up the search for the treasure and return to the village. Her friends still didn't understand her behavior, but she felt that her life had become more empty and boring. This story tells us that sometimes the things we seek may not be what we really want. We need to stop and think about what we really want and find our own path.