What are the characteristics of the stories in the list of fantasy short stories?

Many of them have strong themes. For example, they often explore human nature, like greed, love, and pride.

Well - developed characters are also common. In 'The Yellow Wallpaper', the main character's descent into madness is vividly portrayed. You can really feel her frustration and the slow erosion of her sanity as she is confined by her situation.

Many of the short stories in the list often have strong themes. For instance, they might deal with love, like in 'The Gift of the Magi'. They also can be quite thought - provoking, such as 'The Lottery' which makes you question society. Another characteristic is concise yet vivid character descriptions. In 'Hills Like White Elephants', the two characters are described subtly through their dialogue.

One characteristic is their ability to convey a powerful message in a short span. For example, many use concise language but still manage to explore deep themes like love, death, and society. Another is that they often have memorable characters, even if we only get a brief glimpse of them, like in 'The Necklace' where Mathilde's vanity and subsequent downfall are vividly portrayed.

Most of the stories in the list are highly relatable. They deal with common human experiences such as love, loss, envy, and ambition. Take 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde. It touches on themes of sacrifice and the harsh realities of society, which are things that people can easily identify with.

They are likely to be concise. With very little space, they have to convey a clear message or tell a complete story arc quickly. For example, they might focus on one key event or emotion.

One characteristic is the blurring of boundaries. For example, in many postmodern short stories, the line between reality and fiction is often not clearly defined. The stories might mix real - world events with completely made - up scenarios.

One characteristic is their realism. Chekhov's short stories often depict real - life situations and people in a very accurate way. For example, in 'The Lady with the Dog', the characters' emotions and actions are so true to life that readers can easily relate to them.

Her short stories often have a strong sense of place. For example, she vividly describes the Southern settings where her stories take place.

One characteristic is their clever use of irony. Saki often sets up situations where the outcome is the opposite of what one would expect. For example, in 'The Open Window', the girl's made - up story seems so real at first.