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Flash Marriage: Married To The Sour-faced General

Flash Marriage: Married To The Sour-faced General

Mei Deng has always tried to lead a model life as a doctor, all because he promised his childhood love he would take care of others, as she did him. Sadly, his life ended far too soon at an early age, leaving him unable to keep his promise. The heavens grant him another chance, as the unscrupulous son of a minister, known for inducing turmoil. Now living as Yu Xiaoguang, he wishes to use his modern medical skills to help save lives and keep his promise, all while rebuilding the reputation of the Yu family. *Excerpt* "Father has passed?. Did he leave me a huge inheritance by any chance?." "No. He left behind his debts." "Aish!. Who does he owe?." "Five other ministers in the capital and the great Wang general." "You sly dog!. How shall we pay the great general?." "Yu Daiyu is to be wedded to his son." "My sister is getting married?. At least that fixes that." "Brother Xiaoguang, lady Daiyu was sighted fleeing the capital with her lover!!!." "Whaaat!. Who shall marry the general's son?!." "......" "When is the wedding?." "Tomorrow, the cart shall come fetch her in the morning." It was, till the next morning, that Yu Xiaoguang found himself, wearing the wedding dress, a red veil over his head, in a wedding procession headed staright for the general's residence. "What is the general's son like?." "Unforgiving, intolerant rumours has it, he has a sour face!." Read through the complicated lives of a modern day physician and a sour-faced general. -Exhibition Arc: 46-155 *********** Author: Anyone interested in joining the novel's discord server? there's the link! https://discord.gg/VzbVtHdN For every fifty new members I'll release five new chapters the following day!
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500 Chs
What are the characteristics of classic flash fiction short stories?
1 answer
2024-11-22 05:42
Often, classic flash fiction short stories have a twist at the end. This is a way to surprise the reader and make them reevaluate the whole story they've just read. Take 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton. The ending leaves the reader to decide the fate of the character, which is a very clever way to engage the reader even after they've finished reading.
Is flash fiction a type of short story?
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2024-10-16 21:00
Flash fiction can be considered a kind of short story. It's characterized by its brevity and the ability to convey a complete story or idea in a very limited space. Many flash fiction pieces pack a punch despite their short length.
Can you recommend some classic flash fiction short stories?
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2024-11-23 20:44
Sure. One classic is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a very short but heart - warming story about a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other.
Can you introduce some classic works in flash and short fiction?
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2024-11-16 13:26
Well, there's Raymond Carver. His short fictions often focus on the ordinary lives of people. For example, 'Cathedral' is quite famous. It tells the story of a man's changing perception of a blind man who comes to visit. In flash fiction, 'The Sound of a Thousand Paper Cranes' is a good one. It manages to tell a very moving story in just a few words. These works show how flash and short fiction can be very impactful despite their brevity.
How short is flash fiction?
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2024-10-05 21:52
Flash fiction is typically very short, usually ranging from around 300 to 1000 words.
How short is flash fiction?
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2024-10-05 15:35
Well, flash fiction is concise. Usually, it's defined as a story that can be told in under 1,500 words, sometimes even fewer than 500 words, depending on the specific requirements or the writer's style.
What are the similarities of flash fiction and short story?
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2024-12-05 18:18
Well, one similarity is that they both use literary devices. Flash fiction and short stories can make use of things like imagery, symbolism, and dialogue to bring the story to life. They also have to engage the reader quickly. Since they are relatively short forms of literature compared to novels, they need to grab the reader's attention at the start. Another common point is that they can be written in various genres, like mystery, drama, or comedy.
Generate short story ideas for flash fiction.
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2024-11-24 21:47
One idea could be a lonely astronaut on a distant planet who discovers a strange, glowing object that seems to communicate with him telepathically. Another could be a young girl who finds a magical key in an old attic and it unlocks a door to a parallel world filled with talking animals. Or a man who wakes up one day to find that everyone else in the world has disappeared except for a single, mysterious figure following him at a distance.
What are the differences of flash fiction and short story?
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2024-11-24 00:49
The structure also varies. Flash fiction may not follow the traditional story structure of introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution as strictly as a short story. It might focus on just one or two of these elements. A short story usually has a more recognizable structure. Flash fiction can be more experimental in terms of structure and form. It can play with non - linear timelines or unique perspectives more easily due to its brevity, whereas a short story, while it can be experimental, often still adheres to more traditional narrative structures to some extent.
What are the similarities of short story and flash fiction?
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2024-11-19 05:59
One similarity is that both can convey a complete narrative. They have a beginning, middle, and end, though in flash fiction it's often more condensed. Another similarity is the use of literary devices like imagery and symbolism to enhance the story. Also, both aim to evoke emotions in the reader, whether it's joy, sadness, or surprise.
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