Can you briefly list the parts of a good love story?

Sure. Characters, plot, and chemistry.

Characters are the entities in the story. Plot is the sequence of events. Setting is the backdrop of the story. Also, there can be a theme which gives meaning to the whole novel.

Sure. There's the mystery to be solved, the detective, the suspects, and the clues.

Sure. Characters, plot, and setting are the main essentials for a good story.

Compelling characters. They make the story come alive.

Sure. An engaging mystery, interesting characters, and a plot full of twists.

Sure. A good short story has characters, plot, and setting. These are the basic elements.

Sure. Conciseness, independence, testability.

Sure. An interesting mystery, good characters, and a fitting setting.

Sure. A hero or heroine, a difficult task, and lots of obstacles.