Well, 'long story short' is a common phrase. It means to give a brief summary of a long or complicated story. As for 'long short story', it could be a bit of an oxymoron. It might refer to a story that is not overly long but still has the elements of a short story, like a concise plot and well - defined characters.
For most people, when a short story exceeds 7,000 - 8,000 words, it could be considered too long. It should be concise and focused to maintain the essence of a short story format.
Another word might be 'tale'. While it can refer to various types of stories, it can be used for a relatively long short story. Tales often have a certain charm and can be quite detailed, encompassing elements like characters, settings, and a plot, all within a shorter length compared to a full - length novel.
Here is a short story. Once upon a time, there was a little bird. It was lost in a big forest. But it was very brave. It used its little beak to make a small nest and found some food. Eventually, it found its way home. A long story could be this. There was a young girl named Lily. She lived in a small village. She dreamed of seeing the big city. One day, she left her village with a small bag. In the city, she faced many difficulties like finding a place to live and a job. But she didn't give up. She worked hard, studied at night. After years of struggle, she became a successful businesswoman and then went back to her village to help others.
A short story is typically considered to be anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 words, but it can vary depending on different definitions and literary contexts.
I haven't read this story in detail. But generally, the title might imply the presence of different characters or elements with varying lengths or heights, which could be used symbolically to represent differences in personalities, statuses or other aspects in the story.