Good short story (don't connect)

I don't have the exact date for when 'Don't Explain' was written. It could vary depending on various factors such as the author's inspiration and publication process. Maybe you can try looking it up in a literary database or asking an expert in that field.

Maybe it's because the characters weren't in the right mood or the setting wasn't conducive to dancing.

Maybe it's because short stories often don't have enough space to develop complex characters and plots like full-length novels do.

It could be that there are some underlying factors preventing them from dancing. Maybe they are too self-conscious or there's a lack of appropriate music or space.

Maybe it's because the characters aren't in the mood or the setting isn't right for dancing.

Well, there could be various reasons. It could be that they are too self-conscious, or there's some underlying conflict or emotion preventing them from dancing. Maybe the story's tone or theme doesn't call for it either.

I'm not sure. Maybe it doesn't connect to any specific short story. It could be a standalone work.

They can also be 'don't get scared' if they teach a lesson about facing our fears. A story where a character is afraid of a dark basement but finds out there's nothing to be afraid of in there. This shows that we should confront our fears instead of being paralyzed by them. Well - crafted short scary stories can use the element of fear to encourage courage.

Here's one. A girl was home alone at night. She heard a strange scratching at the window. When she looked, there was a shadowy figure. But it turned out to be a branch in the wind. It was just her fear making it seem scarier.

You can use common themes or characters to connect short stories. For example, if several stories revolve around the theme of love or feature the same protagonist, it creates a connection.