Can you recommend a man short story?

One well - known tender man short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's about a young couple, Jim and Della. They are very poor but deeply in love. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. In the end, their selfless gifts to each other show the depth of their love and the true meaning of giving.

One great old man short story is 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an old fisherman's epic battle with a giant marlin. The old man shows great perseverance and determination in the face of nature's challenges.

A great 'good man short story' could be 'The Last Leaf' also by O. Henry. In this story, an old artist, Behrman, who was considered a failure in his own eyes but turns out to be a real 'good man'. He sacrifices his own health to paint a leaf on the wall outside the window of a sick girl, Johnsy. He gives her the will to live by creating the illusion that the last leaf on a vine outside her window hasn't fallen, which in turn saves her life.

One 'a light man short story' could be about a man who discovers he has the ability to emit a soft glow. In the story, he might initially be afraid of this unique trait. But as the plot unfolds, he realizes he can use it to help others, like guiding lost hikers in the dark forest at night.

A great 'man v nature' short story is 'The Open Boat' by Stephen Crane. The story follows four men in a small boat at sea. They struggle against the powerful ocean waves, the wind, and the elements. It shows how nature can be indifferent to human struggle. They fight hard to survive but are constantly at the mercy of the sea. This story really makes you feel the insignificance of man in the face of nature's might.

I'm not familiar with a short story named 'Man Up'. But you can also ask in some online reading communities or forums. There are many passionate readers there who might be able to point you in the right direction. They can share their knowledge about different short stories and might have come across 'Man Up'.

One short story could be about a man who is helped by a kind stranger when he is in a difficult situation, like being lost in a strange city. The stranger gives him food, shelter and directions. But later, when the man becomes successful, he completely forgets about the stranger and doesn't even return the kindness when the stranger is in need. This shows the man's ungrateful nature.

There might be a short story where a man lives alone in a big city. One day, a stray cat enters his life. At first, the man is hesitant, but the cat is persistent. Gradually, he gets used to the cat's presence. The cat's antics make him laugh, and he realizes how lonely he was before. The cat gives him a new purpose, like buying cat food and toys, and they create many memories together.

There's 'The Quiet Traveler'. It's about a man who travels alone and is a man of few words. He observes everything around him keenly. When he stays at an inn, he doesn't engage in much conversation with the other guests. But one day, when a thief tries to rob the inn, he uses his quick thinking and physical skills, which he had never boasted about before, to stop the thief. His actions then make people realize his true worth.

There is 'Where the Red Fern Grows' which is a touching 'man and nature short story'. It focuses on a boy and his two hunting dogs in the Ozark Mountains. The story is full of the beauty of nature and the deep bond between the boy and his dogs. Also, 'The Yearling' is a good choice. It shows a boy's relationship with a young deer in the Florida scrub, highlighting how nature shapes human's growth.