What might happen in a short story about 'a terrible day'?

Maybe you get stuck in traffic on the way to work and are late. Then you find out you've missed an important email. During the day, you could accidentally break some office equipment.

Maybe things like losing something valuable. For example, you could lose your favorite watch. Or getting into an argument with a good friend over something silly. That would make the day feel terrible.

In a 'crackling day' short story, there could be a lot of action. Maybe it's a day of a big storm and the thunder and lightning make the day seem crackling. People could be running around trying to get to safety.

It was a terrible day. I had planned a picnic with my friends. I prepared all the food the night before. But when we got to the park, it started to rain heavily. We tried to find shelter under a big tree, but it was still wet and uncomfortable. Then, one of my friends got a call that she had an emergency at home. So we had to pack up and leave. I was left with all the uneaten food and a sense of disappointment.

Well, it all started when I found out I lost my wallet as soon as I left home. I retraced my steps but couldn't find it. So, I had no money for the bus and had to walk to school. On the way, it started to rain heavily and I got soaked. Once at school, I realized I had left my homework at home. That day was full of mishaps and was just terrible.

Well, a day could be considered terrible in a short story if there's a major disaster, like a natural calamity that destroys everything. Or it could be a personal tragedy, like the death of a loved one.

Someone might start a new hobby. For example, if they are alone for a day, they could try painting for the first time. They might make a mess at first but end up creating something really interesting.

Well, it could involve a power outage, making everything dark and scary. Maybe there's a strange noise outside that keeps the protagonist on edge.

I had a terrible day at work last week. I woke up late and rushed to the office. As soon as I got there, my boss scolded me for being late. Then, I found out that I had made a big mistake in an important report. I had to spend the whole day correcting it. And on top of that, the coffee machine was broken, so I couldn't have my favorite coffee to keep me going. It was really a nightmare of a day.

On day9, it could be a day of celebration. For example, if it's a countdown to a big event like a wedding. By day9, the final preparations are being made. There are dress fittings, last - minute guest confirmations, and a general sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.