Can you name some well - known 'overcoming the monster short stories'?

The story of Medusa can be considered in a way. She was a Gorgon, a type of monster girl. Her story is well - known where she could turn people to stone with her gaze. Her tragic end when Perseus beheaded her is a famous part of Greek mythology.

One well - known short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming tale about a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other.

One such story is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's about a woman's descent into madness as she is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. It was quite ahead of its time in exploring women's mental health and the constraints of society on women.

One common theme is the hero's journey. The protagonist has to face the terrifying monster which represents a great challenge. Another theme is courage. It takes a lot of courage to confront the monster. And also, there is often the theme of self - discovery. Through the process of overcoming the monster, the character discovers more about their own strength and capabilities.

A famous one is 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe. It tells of a prince who tries to avoid a deadly plague by hiding in his abbey with his noble friends, but death still finds them. It has a very eerie and foreboding atmosphere.

The story of David and Goliath is well - known. It tells about a young David who defeats the giant Goliath with the help of God. It teaches children about having faith in God and not being afraid of challenges. Another is the story of Jonah and the whale. Jonah tries to run away from God's mission but ends up being swallowed by a whale and then realizing he should follow God's will.

Sure. 'Back to the Future' has some great fictional technology. The time - traveling DeLorean is iconic. It's a regular car that's been modified with a flux capacitor to be able to travel through time. Just the thought of being able to jump to different eras in a vehicle is really cool.

The game 'Soul Blazer' has an interesting story. You play as a being that can revive things in a desolate world. The story is about restoration and the fight against the forces that brought the world to ruin. It's a story that not many people talk about but is definitely worth experiencing.

Another is 'Fruitvale Station', which is based on the true story of Oscar Grant. It focuses on the events leading up to his unjust shooting by a police officer, highlighting issues of police brutality and the vulnerability of black men in such situations within the context of a crime - related event.

As I said before, if it's Dick Turpin, 'The Adventures of Dick Turpin' is a well - known one. It tells about his life as a highwayman, his heists, and his attempts to escape the authorities.