Can you recommend some brilliant short stories?

Sure. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a great short horror story. It shows how a family's wishes granted by a magical paw bring them only horror and misfortune. Then there's 'August Heat' which creates a sense of unease and horror through a strange encounter on a hot day. Also, 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Poe, where a man takes revenge on his so - called friend by walling him up alive in a catacomb.

One of the brilliant graphic novels is 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel. It's a memoir that explores the relationship between the author and her father in a very honest and complex way. The art is detailed and helps to convey the emotions of the story. Also, 'Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet' is great. It combines superhero action with political and social themes relevant to the African - American experience.

One characteristic is a strong and concise plot. For example, in 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, the plot unfolds quickly and has a clear beginning, middle, and end. It doesn't waste words on unnecessary details.

Read a lot of great short stories to understand the structure and techniques. Then start with simple ideas and focus on creating vivid characters and a compelling plot.

Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is a great one. It vividly depicts the court of Henry VIII. Another is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, which combines a mystery with a medieval monastery setting.

There's a story set in an old, abandoned asylum. A group of teenagers decided to explore it at night. As they walked through the dark corridors, they heard strange whispers. Then, they saw a figure in a white gown glide past them. When they tried to run, they found themselves going in circles, trapped in the asylum with the unknown horror.

Sure. One such story is that of Apple. Their patent for the iPhone's design and technology led to a huge success. The multi - touch interface was a revolutionary patent that changed the way people interact with mobile devices. This patent not only made Apple a leader in the smartphone market but also influenced the entire mobile industry. Their marketing and continuous innovation based on these patented features have made them one of the most valuable companies in the world.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great short short story. It tells about a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. Another one is 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez. It's a magical story about a strange old man with wings who appears in a village.

Sure. There are many great 'My Brilliant Friend' fanfictions out there. One popular one might be those that explore the further adventures of Lila and Elena in their later years. You can often find them on fanfiction websites by simply searching for 'My Brilliant Friend' and then browsing through the results.

Some 1920 short stories worth reading are 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a satirical take on extreme wealth. 'Barn Burning' by William Faulkner is also great. It delves into family loyalty and class conflict in the South during that era. And 'Miss Brill' by Katherine Mansfield, which gives a vivid picture of a lonely woman's day in the 1920s.