To APA cite a short story in a book, you need to start with the author's last name followed by the first initial. Then, include the publication year, the title of the short story in quotation marks, the title of the book where it's found, the publisher, and the page range of the short story.
First, list the author's name. For example, if it's 'John Doe', write 'Doe, J.' Next, put the publication year. Then, the title of the short story in quotes, like 'The Adventure'. After that, mention the title of the book, the publisher, and the page numbers where the short story is located.