One short story could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. In it, the villagers seem to know things based on what they've been told over the years about the lottery. They blindly follow the tradition without really questioning it, much like in the statement where someone is told and then claims to know.
It could mean that the characters in the short story are informed about something by others, and then they gain knowledge or understanding from that. For example, in a mystery short story, the detective might be told a clue by a witness, and then he knows how to proceed with the case.
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Lisa. She worked in a corporate job. Her task was to manage a project that seemed impossible at first. There were tight deadlines and not enough resources. But Lisa was very organized. She made a detailed plan, delegated tasks effectively, and motivated her team. In the end, they not only completed the project on time but also received high praise from the upper management. This led to her getting a promotion.
Once there was a young man named Tom. He loved to party and have a good time. He would often lose track of his money while enjoying the moment. He borrowed a lot from his friends, thinking he could pay them back later. But as time passed, his debts piled up. His friends started to avoid him. Tom finally realized his mistake when he was left alone. He had to work hard to earn back the money he owed.
Well, 'Girls I Know' might be a story about the girls the author is acquainted with. It could focus on their personalities, dreams, or relationships. Maybe it shows how they interact with each other and the world around them.
In a failing friendship, 'I know I'm losing you' means you can sense the friendship is deteriorating. 'Every picture tells a story' here could refer to the memories you've had together, like old photos of you two at parties or just hanging out. Those memories are the stories, and as the friendship fails, those stories become a reminder of what's being lost.
Once upon a time, there was a little insect. It was a tiny ant. One day, it went out to look for food. It walked and walked until it found a big piece of cookie crumb. It was very excited and immediately tried to carry it back to its nest. But the crumb was so big compared to its small body. However, with great determination, it finally managed to drag the crumb little by little back home. All the other ants were very happy and they had a big feast together.
A guy was trying to impress his crush. He decided to show off his cooking skills. But when he made pancakes, they all came out in the shape of blobs. His crush walked in, saw the mess, and they both burst into laughter. After that, they cooked together and that's how their love story began.
I heard about a man who worked late in an old office building. One night, as he was walking down the hall, he saw a pair of feet dangling from the ceiling. When he looked up, there was nothing there. But he could still feel a presence above him. He ran out and never went back at night.
Once upon a time on All Saints Day, a young girl named Lily went to the cemetery with her family. They placed flowers on the graves of their ancestors. As the sun set, Lily thought she saw a soft glow around one of the tombstones. She was a bit scared at first, but then she remembered it was a day to celebrate the saints. She realized the glow might be a sign of the saints' presence, watching over them. It made her feel comforted and she left with a newfound sense of peace.
I'm sorry, I haven't actually read the 'mr know it all short story' so I can't tell you the exact plot.