Can you recommend some romantic exotic short stories?

One could consider 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson as an exotic short story in a sense. It has a very unique and somewhat disturbing village tradition that makes it stand out.

Another great 'exotic short story' is 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez. It combines magical realism elements, with the presence of the old man with wings in a normal village setting, creating a story full of wonder and mystery.

Sure. 'The Hunchback of Notre - Dame' by Victor Hugo has elements of an exotic romance set in the unique backdrop of medieval Paris. The relationship between Esmeralda and Quasimodo is complex and filled with a sense of the exotic in that historical and cultural setting.

There is a story where a Japanese artist meets an Australian surfer on a small island in Indonesia. They bond over the beauty of the place and soon find themselves in love. It's a short yet sweet tale of cross - cultural love.

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Love is a common theme. In these stories, it often involves a passionate and sometimes forbidden love. For example, in stories set in exotic locations like the Middle East, a Westerner might fall in love with a local, which creates a lot of drama. Another theme is self - discovery. The exotic settings force the characters to confront different cultures and ways of life, which in turn makes them learn more about themselves. For instance, a character might go to a far - flung island and realize their true desires during their stay there.

Sure. 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah has elements of exotic romance set against the backdrop of war - torn France. It's a story of love and sacrifice that unfolds in a rather exotic and dangerous setting.

Another great option is 'The Arabian Nights'. It contains a collection of Middle - Eastern folk tales that are full of exotic settings, characters, and plots that are not related to sex. There are tales of magic, genies, and heroic adventures.

Well, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a short and exotic piece. It delves into the mental state of the protagonist in a rather strange and captivating way. Also, Kafka's 'A Hunger Artist' is quite exotic. It shows a man who starves himself for the sake of art, which is a very unusual concept.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It's about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. They each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other. Another is 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner, which has a rather mysterious and romantic undertone. And 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton also contains elements of love and choice that can be considered romantic in a way.