What are the most popular 'zodiac short stories'?

In recent years, 'The Dragon Republic' has been quite popular. It has a dragon - centric plot which is related to the Chinese zodiac dragon. The story is filled with political intrigue and epic battles. Another one is 'The Wolf of Oren - Yaro' which has some wolf - like characters that can be related to the dog in the Chinese zodiac in terms of loyalty and some other traits.

The Tiger has a funny story as well. Once, the Tiger was so confident in its strength that it challenged a large boulder to a wrestling match. It growled and pushed at the boulder for hours, not realizing it couldn't actually move the boulder. All the other animals watched in amusement. Regarding the Rat again, there's a story where the Rat made a tiny little house out of straw and leaves and declared it the grandest palace in the animal kingdom. The other animals couldn't help but laugh at its silly pride.

Well, 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor is among the most popular. It's a complex story filled with religious and moral themes. Then there's 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a classic horror short story that delves into the mind of a madman, and it's been popular for generations due to its intense and suspenseful narrative.

Probably the Great Race story for the selection of the 12 zodiac animals. All the animals were eager to be part of the 12 representatives. The rat was small but cunning. It jumped on the ox's back when the ox was almost at the finish line and then leaped forward to claim the first place. It's a story that has been passed down for generations and is known by almost every Chinese person.

Another famous one is about the Monkey. In some stories, the Monkey is portrayed as a mischievous but intelligent character. There are tales where the Monkey outsmarts other animals or even humans. For example, it once stole the peaches of immortality from the heavenly garden. This story is famous because it reflects the Monkey's clever and tricky nature which is an important part of the lunar zodiac animals' lore.

The story of the Horse is interesting. Horses have always been important in Chinese history, symbolizing speed and loyalty. There are tales of heroic horses that carried their masters through battles bravely. In Chinese zodiac, the Horse represents a free - spirited and energetic nature.

Seth and Tory are very popular characters to feature. Their complex relationship and their roles as main characters in the original work make them interesting to write about in fanfiction. Writers can explore different scenarios for their relationship, like what if they had met under different circumstances at the academy.

One popular 'zodiac love fanfiction' story could be about a Leo and an Aries. In this story, the Leo's bold and confident nature attracts the passionate Aries. They might start off as rivals but quickly realize their mutual attraction. Their relationship is full of fiery debates and passionate lovemaking. Another could be a Taurus and a Cancer pairing. The Taurus provides stability while the Cancer offers emotional depth and nurturing. The story could revolve around how they build a home and family together.

In Leo short stories, often the moral is about leadership. Leos are natural leaders. For example, a Leo king in a story always made sure to protect his people. He showed that with leadership comes responsibility. A leader should use their power to do good for others, not just for themselves.

Some of the popular Thurber short stories include 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. It's well - loved for its portrayal of a daydreaming protagonist who escapes his ordinary life through vivid fantasies.