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Do short stories have to have characters?

2024-10-04 02:57
2 answers

Not necessarily. Some short stories can focus more on a concept or a mood without explicitly featuring characters.

It depends. While characters often add depth and relatability to a short story, there are examples where the story can revolve around a setting or an event without specific characters. It really comes down to the author's intent and the nature of the story they want to tell.

The World seems Realistic but Why do I have a Leveling System?

The World seems Realistic but Why do I have a Leveling System?

Sheila is an average girl who likes to play video games and watch animes in her free time. If there’s anything that stood out from her, that would be her beautiful appearance. Due to spending too much time playing video games till late at night, she would usually forget to do her homework which she would, later on, asked her best friend, Ria, for help. A total average gamer-otaku girl. Like any other day, Sheila was walking her way to school when suddenly the phone in her pocket vibrates. She pulled it out of her pocket to check with the expectation of seeing a new message, but the result was something that would change her entire life completely upside down. Leveling System, it was a mysterious app which suddenly appeared inside her phone. By using it, she could level up like the character in the game and become stronger. But what would an average girl do by becoming stronger? Not expecting to fight anything absurd in her daily life, Sheila slowly adapts to her new life of leveling up inside an instant dungeon. But out of nowhere, A goblin appeared in front of her somewhere in the alleyways. Where did it come from? Not knowing anything, Sheila ended up killing it. That night, She woke up to a nightmare where the world turned chaotic as monsters run rampage everywhere, it was a world where a weak human life was nothing but garbage, a world where strong prey the weak. She believes it was a premonition of what her future would be if she does nothing. Will she stand up and take responsibly to fight for others? Or would she be selfish and only fight for her loved ones? The fate of the entire world is on her hand. Her decision will decide the outcome of everything. *** Important note: English is not my first language, so do expect to see a grammatic error and if you're such a kind and big heart person and would willing to help, feel free do so as I appreciated any sort of support. I'm also a new author who only wrote the story because purely for my own pleasure. Be warn though as the story progress and development is very slow. I started writing this story out of spit of not having anything interesting to read, do expect some cliche since this author likes it. *** [UPDATED!]The characters design followed by tiny bits information(Be warn as it would be a spoiler to the new readers!): http://imgur.com/gallery/twsIaJe If you like the story, please give some power stone, any will be appreciated! Credit to the artist, I just simply edit to fit the book cover; https://picrew.me/image_maker/234517 *** Discord: https://discord.gg/2JMqZ3e Support me: Send me a cup of coffee: Ko-fi/minxmean Patreon: patreon.com/NEETGuy
4.4
229 Chs
I have Nine Lives

I have Nine Lives

Check out my new novel: The Ultimate Devourer! Life on earth was nice, everything settled down in the year 2021, and people learned how to live with the pandemic. However, the things that happened in 2020 showed that the Earth didn't have much time left, scientists already knew that a meteorite was on its way to Earth but didn't tell anybody to not create mass panic. The meteorite hit earth creating an explosion that destroyed it thoroughly leaving nothing behind! Humanity only panicked in the last seconds before it hit the surface, the explosion engulfed everyone leaving them a short delay to say their prayers and have a peaceful passing. But, one orange tabby cat could be called lucky or unlucky at the same time, the friction of the meteorite colliding with the earth created a very small portal between dimensions, the delay of the explosion gave the owner of the cat enough time for her to throw the cat into the portal! It was unknown if it was the right thing to do. The explanation for the "chaotic neutral" Tag, by that I mean that the MC won't get out of his way to save others and might even abandon those close to him in certain situations, he is both selfish and very emotional due to the things he went through and he also fears death quite a bit, but he would also act kind on situations and seem like a good guy which he isn't. The truth is that he does what he wants and what he feels, for short. Support me directly here: https://www.patreon.com/KaiokenGuy Due to the contract with webnovel, I cannot post chapters on Patreon but I can post extra daily chapters. Alternative and free way to support me: https://surveytime.app/kaiokenguy Use the link below and make an account, link your PayPal email and verify your phone number, do one survey successfully, and get paid 1$, for the first time you finish one survey successfully I get 1$ so the more people that use the link the better! P.S I don't own the cover!
4.5
212 Chs
Do short stories have to have a moral?
1 answer
2024-10-14 19:18
Not necessarily. Short stories can be just for entertainment or to explore different themes without explicitly having a moral.
Do short stories have to have dialogue?
1 answer
2024-10-02 13:51
Short stories don't always have to have dialogue. It all depends on the story's purpose and the author's style. Some authors prefer to focus on other elements like setting or...
Do short stories have pages?
1 answer
2024-10-18 12:57
Short stories typically do have pages. This is because they need a way to be organized and presented physically or digitally. The number of pages can vary widely depending on...
Do short stories have a plot?
1 answer
2024-10-12 04:54
Yes, short stories have plots. Although they might be shorter and less complex, a plot is necessary to engage the reader and convey a meaningful message or theme.
Do short stories have paragraphs?
1 answer
2024-10-11 03:02
Short stories do have paragraphs. Paragraphs divide the text into logical sections, allowing for better flow and emphasis on different parts of the story. They help the author convey ideas...
Do short stories have to be fiction?
2 answers
2024-10-03 23:05
Not necessarily. Short stories can be based on real events or a combination of fact and fiction.
Do short stories have chapters?
2 answers
2024-10-02 20:32
It depends. Some short stories may have chapters if they have distinct sections or if the author wants to break up the story for a particular effect. But many are...
Do short stories have to be fiction?
3 answers
2024-09-28 22:03
Not necessarily. Short stories can be based on real events or a combination of real and fictional elements.
Do short stories have chapters?
2 answers
2024-09-27 21:18
Not always. Short stories are often concise and might not have distinct chapters. They aim to convey a complete idea or story in a short form without the need for...
Do short stories for writing contests have to have dialog?
2 answers
2024-10-09 04:03
In most cases, having dialog can enhance a short story, but it's not a strict requirement. Some contests might prioritize other elements like plot or character development.
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