Can you give some examples of short erratic stories?

Sure. 'The last leaf fell. She knew winter had truly arrived.' This is a very short story that conveys a sense of change and realization in just a few words.

Definitely. Classification can be by the use of symbolism. If a short story heavily uses certain symbols, it can be grouped with others that do the same. For example, stories where a red rose is a symbol of love. By the tone as well. A sarcastic - toned short story is different from a sincere - toned one. Also, according to the level of complexity. There are simple short stories that are easy to understand and complex ones that require more in - depth thinking.

Here is a more elaborate short rhyming story. There once was a dog named Bog. He liked to jog in the fog. He found a log and on it did plod. He then saw a frog and gave a big shrug, as the frog was not for a tug.

Yes. 'The Good Samaritan' is a great parable short story. It tells of a man who is robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping, but a Samaritan, who was from a group despised by the Jews, stops and takes care of the injured man. This story teaches about kindness and not being prejudiced. Also, 'The Prodigal Son' is a parable. A young man asks for his inheritance early, squanders it, but when he returns home, his father welcomes him back with open arms, showing forgiveness.

Sure. One example could be a story where a student has a shortfall in study materials. He can't afford all the textbooks he needs, so he has to rely on borrowing from the library and sharing with classmates. This shortfall then becomes a challenge he has to overcome to succeed in his studies.

Yes. For example, a chef who accidentally added salt instead of sugar to a cake but managed to turn it into a new and delicious creation is an anecdote short story. Then there's the story of a fisherman who caught a very rare fish and instead of selling it, he released it back into the water. And an anecdote about a group of friends who went camping and had a spooky encounter with what they thought was a ghost in the woods.

Another one could be 'L' for Lamp. In a dark room, there is an old lamp. A young girl discovers it and when she rubs it, a genie appears. The genie grants her three wishes. This short story uses the letter 'L' as the starting point for the story's key element.

Take the short story of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. One short cut we can get from it is the importance of honesty. If you lie all the time, people won't believe you when you really need help. This is a valuable lesson that can be applied in various situations like in the workplace or in personal relationships.

Sure. One example could be a story where a young man helps an old woman carry her groceries. As he does so, he meets her granddaughter who is visiting. Their eyes meet briefly and they exchange smiles. In that instant, there is a connection, a small love story that starts with that one moment.

To write short erratic stories, start with an unexpected event or character. For example, begin with a talking fish or a flying cat. Then, don't follow a typical plot structure. Let the story jump from one strange situation to another. For instance, after the talking fish, it could suddenly be in a desert instead of water. Don't worry too much about making perfect sense.