Can you give some examples of literary short stories with the best beginning, middle and end?

For the best beginning, it should grab the reader's attention immediately. It could start with an interesting situation, a strange dialogue, or a vivid description. For example, in 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, it starts with a seemingly ordinary town gathering, which piques the reader's curiosity. The middle of a great short story should build tension or develop the characters and the plot. It might introduce conflicts or show character growth. In the middle of 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, Mathilde's struggle with the loss of the necklace and her attempts to replace it create a lot of tension. The best end is often surprising yet satisfying. It could resolve the plot in an unexpected way. In 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry, the ending where the couple realizes they sacrificed their most precious possessions for each other is both unexpected and heart - warming.

Sure. 'Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...' This classic beginning is simple yet effective as it transports the reader to an unknown and potentially magical place. It makes them curious about what kind of story will unfold in this distant land.

Sure. A school setting can be really good. There are different types of students, teachers, and a whole social hierarchy. It's a place full of drama, from academic rivalries to relationship issues among students. Another example is a battlefield. The chaos, danger, and high - stakes nature of war can create intense and gripping short stories.

One example could be some of the choose - your - own - adventure type of stories. Since the outcome depends on the reader's choices, there's no single end, so they can be considered 'not the end stories'.

Sure. 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan is a great example of middle fiction. It has an exciting adventure story with a young protagonist facing mythological creatures and challenges.

A common theme is survival. People are forced to use all their skills and resources just to stay alive in a world that's falling apart.

One story could be: In the beginning, there was a little kitten in the kindergarten. It was new and a bit scared. In the middle, the other animals in the kindergarten, like the puppies and bunnies, came to play with the kitten. They showed it all the fun toys and places to play. At the end, the kitten was very happy and made a lot of friends.

The beginning has to draw you in. It can be a question, a statement, or an action that starts the story rolling. In a fairytale, it might start with 'Once upon a time...' The middle is the journey. Characters face challenges, make decisions, and relationships change. In a business - themed story, the middle could be about a company facing competition. The end is the destination. It should leave the reader with a sense of completion, whether it's a happy or sad ending, just like in a story about a long - lost friendship being rekindled or lost forever.

The underdog's perspective is also a great choice. Middle - grade readers often root for the character who is facing challenges and trying to overcome them. In 'Holes', Stanley's perspective as an unjustly punished boy at Camp Green Lake makes the readers cheer for him as he tries to dig his way out of his difficult situation.

Sure. There could be a fanfiction about a group of middle - aged superhero fans who create their own adventures within the superhero universe. In this fanfiction, they face challenges like dealing with age - related health issues while still trying to be heroes in their own right. Or it could be a story set in a detective series' world, where the middle - aged detectives are having to adapt to new crime - fighting methods and also dealing with personal issues in their middle - aged lives.