What are the common themes in erotic historical short stories (excluding the inappropriate part)?

Another theme could be the pain of loss. In a story that has elements related to love (while avoiding the inappropriate), the loss of a relationship or a person they care about can be a central theme. This could be due to death, distance, or other external factors that break the bond between the characters, leading to sadness.

Good historical romance short stories, even if we exclude the erotic aspect, often have a well - researched historical setting. This means that the details of the time period, like the clothing, social customs, and architecture, are accurately depicted.

One common theme could be the allure of the vampire. Their mysterious nature, with their immortality and otherworldly powers, can be an element of attraction. For example, in many vampire stories, humans are drawn to them despite the danger. Another theme might be the struggle between love and the vampire's dark nature. Even in non - erotic stories, there is often a conflict between the vampire's need for blood and their feelings for a human.

Even if we exclude the inappropriate part, common themes could be courtly love. In medieval times, courtly love was a complex set of ideals and behaviors. It often involved knights pining for noble ladies from afar, with themes of loyalty, admiration, and a certain level of chaste love.

One common theme could be the power dynamics. Vampires are often depicted as powerful beings, and in non - erotic ways, this can be about the power they have over humans, like the control over life and death.

Another common theme could be the discovery of relationships. How the young person navigates friendships, family relationships, and new romantic interests as they grow. This is important as they learn about different types of connections and how to handle them.

Another common theme could be the struggle for survival in a harsh fantasy environment. Orcs are often depicted as living in less - than - ideal conditions, and they have to fight for resources, territory, and respect. This could be a theme that exists even without the erotic elements.

Since we are excluding inappropriate content, we could perhaps consider themes of anticipation, psychological play in a more abstract sense. For example, the idea of building up and withholding something in a non - sexual context, like a mystery or a surprise.

One common element is the strong bond of friendship. In sports, teammates often rely on each other, support each other through wins and losses. For example, in a basketball team, two friends might encourage each other during a tough game. Another element is the shared goals. They all aim for victory in their respective sports. Just like in a soccer team, everyone is working towards winning the championship. Also, there's usually a sense of loyalty. They stand by each other even when facing difficulties or criticism from outside. In many sports - related bromance stories, you can see characters defending their friends when others question their abilities or actions.

Typically, the harpy itself is a key element. Harpies in stories are often depicted as part - human and part - bird creatures. Their wings and ability to fly can add an element of mystery and freedom to the story.