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How did short stories begin?

2024-10-04 19:25
2 answers

Short stories have their roots in ancient oral storytelling traditions. People would share brief, engaging tales passed down through generations.

The beginning of short stories can be traced back to various cultures. They emerged as a form of concise narrative expression, often used to convey moral lessons or entertain in a short span. Early examples can be found in folklore and mythologies.

How I Fell for My Hidden Marriage Hubby

How I Fell for My Hidden Marriage Hubby

She conspires and provokes the most powerful young master in Beijing! They sign a contract and with his every call, she has to go anywhere and do anything his bidding. When their contract ends, she smirks and said, “I’ll take the money and you can leave. We don’t owe each other anything.” He is Young Master Ya who rules Beijing. He controls the business empire during the day, and he is the strongest king at night. He is cold and women are merely playthings to him. With his power, the women he has eyes on have never been willing to leave him, yet she is an exception. She loves money, like all the previous women, but she is never shy of showing her greed. And he never realizes that he will ever grow a heart for such a promiscuous and cheap woman… He points a gun straight at her heart. “Die with me, or accept my love—which one do you choose?” She pouts and turns around, before she pushes an adorable child into his arms. “Here, there’s your answer.”
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3483 Chs
The wife of a powerful family: Huo Shao, how dare you flirt with me

The wife of a powerful family: Huo Shao, how dare you flirt with me

On the day of her escape from prison, she had died unexpectedly and was reborn into the body of Madam Huo. He was the heir to the number one financial magnate. She had charged out of nowhere and from then on, the obedient and weak Madam Huo had started to awaken. She had been trampled under her feet. Huo Shao had expressed that since she had already been conquered, wouldn't it be too unfair for her if she did not give her body to him? The muzzle of the gun was aimed at her head, "I only lost my wife and did not divorce. Choose between loving me or dying for love. " Gu Ruochu,"..." Do I still have a choice?
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How Am I Still Alive?

How Am I Still Alive?

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"
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Fantasy: I Did Not Raise The Divine Beasts

Fantasy: I Did Not Raise The Divine Beasts

Xiao Changtian was a zoo keeper. He did not expect to get transmigrated with his zoo. However, in the new world, he had no power but all his animals had become celestial beasts. One day, the empress was heavily injured and was able to recover after consuming the egg of a tortoise from him. After she had learned that it was actually the egg of the Black Tortoise, she insisted on becoming his servant. “The egg that this man gave me was the egg of the Black Tortoise?” “Wait! Is that the legendary Phoenix resting on the tree?” “What that unique beast that’s black and white? Why have I not seen it before?”
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1390 Chs
Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

The mountain man, an immortal, roams the peak of Qingyun. In the furnace of Yin Yang, he refines, The Great Dao Path stirs within his heart. Luo Chen traverses through the Cultivation World, empowered with a Proficiency Panel. With pill refinement and Qi refinement, he steps towards the Path of Longevity.
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1325 Chs
Rebirth: How A Loser Became A Prince Charming

Rebirth: How A Loser Became A Prince Charming

Qin Guan was reborn and sent back to his final semester in High School 18 years ago. Getting a second chance at life, he works hard to turn things around and eventually become a Prince Charming. What will his life be like the second time around? What will he have to go through? How will he succeed in turning from a loser into a Prince Charming? Read this story carefully and find out!
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How did short stories begin?

2 answers
2024-10-13 07:23

Short stories began as a way for storytellers to convey meaningful experiences in a condensed format. They were influenced by cultural and social changes, allowing for quick and engaging narratives.

How did short stories begin?

2 answers
2024-10-06 22:23

The origin of short stories can be traced back to ancient cultures. They might have started as simple anecdotes or accounts of events that were easy to remember and share among communities.

When did short stories begin to flourish?

3 answers
2024-10-04 11:05

Short stories started to flourish in the 19th century. This was a time when literary tastes were changing, and shorter forms of fiction gained popularity.

How to Begin Writing Short Stories?

1 answer
2024-10-03 03:01

Well, to begin writing short stories, you could think about a character you find interesting and create a situation for them. Also, try to have a clear beginning, middle, and end in mind before you start writing. It helps keep your story focused.

How did the world begin? A short story exploration

1 answer
2024-10-17 11:20

Well, there are scientific theories like the Big Bang that attempt to explain how the world began. But it's still a topic of much debate and ongoing research.

Where did short fiction begin?

1 answer
2024-10-07 14:17

Short fiction likely began in various cultures throughout history. Different civilizations had their own forms of concise storytelling.

How to Begin a Short Story?

1 answer
2024-10-15 19:00

To begin a short story, think of a unique opening line that grabs attention. Or start by describing a vivid place or moment. You want to make the reader curious and eager to keep reading.

When did short stories begin to flourish? In which century?

2 answers
2024-10-07 17:06

The flourishing of short stories can be traced back to the 18th century. During this period, there was a growing interest in concise and engaging narratives that could be consumed in a single sitting.

How did comics begin?

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2024-10-13 17:01

Comics began as a form of visual storytelling that evolved from early cave paintings and sequential art. Over time, they became more refined and popular.

How did fiction begin?

1 answer
2024-10-08 00:57

Fiction likely began as a way for people to express imagination and tell stories that weren't based on real events. It could have originated from oral traditions passed down through generations.

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