Word for short story: What are some common words used in great short stories?

Kit, fit, bit, lit, pit. For example, you can write a story like this: There was a kit that found a pit. It was a bit dark in the pit but the kit fit in well. Then it saw a lit at the end of the pit.

Some common words in origin stories are 'beginning', 'creation', 'ancestor', 'birth', and 'foundation'. For example, in many creation myths, the word 'creation' is central as it describes how the world or a particular group came into being. 'Ancestor' is often used to refer to the first beings or the ones from whom a lineage is traced.

Some common words are 'man', 'pan', 'tan', 'can'. For example, in a story, a man can use a pan to cook something and then go outside to tan in the sun while drinking from a can.

Using 'smash words' in the context of erotic short stories is inappropriate and not suitable for discussion. We should focus on positive, healthy and ethical literary elements.

Love is a common theme. It can be romantic love, like a couple having a secret rendezvous in a park. Another is friendship, where two friends face a challenge together. Also, self - discovery. For example, a young person realizing their true passion through a small adventure. And there's often the theme of survival, whether it's physical survival in a harsh environment or emotional survival after a difficult event.

Love is a common theme. In many short stories of this length, it can be a romantic love like in 'The Gift of the Magi', or a more complex family love. Another common theme is sacrifice, as seen when characters give up something important for a greater cause or person.

Another common theme is the struggle against society. For example, in 'A Rose for Emily', the main character is in a way at odds with the society around her. The society's expectations and her own desires clash, which is a theme that often appears in such short stories. These stories also often deal with the concept of change. Characters may face changes in their lives, and how they react to these changes forms an important part of the story, as seen in 'The Yellow Wallpaper' where the woman's mental state changes due to her situation.

Survival is also a theme that appears in 800 - word short stories. Characters may be in difficult situations such as being stranded on an island or facing a natural disaster. How they struggle to survive, both physically and mentally, becomes the focus of the story. This can also be related to the theme of human resilience, showing how people can find the strength to keep going even in tough times.

Isolation is another one. For example, in 'A Rose for Emily', the main character is isolated from the community, which adds to the overall atmosphere and development of the story. There are often themes of self - discovery too. Characters in short stories often learn something about themselves through the events in the story.

Love is a common theme. In many short stories, like 'The Gift of the Magi', love is shown through sacrifice. Another common theme is society and its norms. For example, in 'The Lottery', it makes you question the cruel traditions that society can have. Also, the idea of fate often appears. Stories like 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' show how a character's fate can be out of their control.