What makes a short story bad?

A bad day could be when everything goes wrong for the main character. Maybe they lose their job, have a fight with a loved one, or face unexpected setbacks.

A compelling short story about bad stress often has unexpected twists. Maybe the source of the stress isn't what it seems at first. And it might show how the stress leads to personal growth or transformation.

A good one has a clear character arc. Maybe the student starts off bad but learns and grows through some experiences.

A bad ghost story often lacks suspense or a proper buildup of tension. It might have weak characters or a predictable plot.

Scut Farkus, the bad kid, is bad because he bullies others. He picks on smaller kids like Ralphie, using his strength and nastiness to get his way.

Scut Farkus from 'A Christmas Story' is bad because he bullies others. He picks on Ralphie and his friends, which is not a nice thing to do.

One factor could be the use of disrespectful language towards the characters involved in a sexual context. It can also be a story that promotes unhealthy or non - consensual sexual situations, which is completely unacceptable.

Well, the bad guy, Scut Farkus, is so bad because he enjoys causing distress. He gets a kick out of making Ralphie and his friends feel scared and powerless. He doesn't seem to have any remorse for his actions, which is what really makes him a 'bad guy' in the context of the Christmas story. He's all about asserting his dominance in a really negative way.

The unexpectedness. In a really bad but funny short story, things go horribly wrong in a way that you don't expect. It catches you off guard and makes you laugh. For example, like the man who thought he could talk to animals and started having a full - on conversation with a squirrel, which of course just ran away.

The story in Shadow of War is bad because it's overly long and filled with unnecessary filler. It just seems to go on and on without really getting to the point.