Saucy short stories often have elements of surprise. They might have unexpected plot twists that keep the reader on their toes. For example, in a saucy detective short story, the real culprit could be the least suspected character.
One saucy short story is 'The Most Dangerous Game'. The idea of a man being hunted for sport on an island is quite saucy in terms of the danger and the moral implications. There's also 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge', which has a saucy way of playing with time and the reader's perception, creating a thrilling and somewhat saucy story.
Not sure. Could it be about writing a novel and getting it published in the NYT? Or perhaps discovering a new author through the NYT? You'll need to clarify for a better response.
Another one is 'Before Sunrise'. It's about a young American man and a French woman who meet on a train and decide to spend a day together in Vienna. They talk, walk around the city, and slowly fall in love during that short time. It's a simple yet very charming love story.
I think there may be a misunderstanding as the term 'charters' doesn't seem to have an obvious meaning in relation to this story. Maybe it was a typo? If we consider the characters instead, they are significant as they drive the plot. For instance, Craig's relationships with his friends and family change throughout the story as he grows.