The themes could be diverse, like love, friendship, adventure, or moral lessons. For example, some stories might focus on the power of friendship in difficult situations. Others could explore the concept of love in different forms.
The main characters in 'big ten short stories' could vary widely. There might be a hero - type character, someone brave and noble, who takes on challenges. There could also be a villain - like character that causes trouble for the others. And there may be characters that are just trying to live their normal lives until something extraordinary happens to them.
The ten short stories in the historical records included: calling a deer a horse, Jing Ke assassinating the king of Qin, birds hiding a good bow, cunning rabbits dying, dogs cooking, enduring hardships and tasting gall, breaking the cauldrons and burning the boats, Hongmen Banquet, talking on paper, being besieged on all sides, carrying thorns to beg for forgiveness, and fighting back.
There are many possible authors. It could be different writers from various literary backgrounds. Some might be well - known classic authors, while others could be contemporary writers.
Some of the well - known short stories could be 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a beautiful story about a couple sacrificing their most precious possessions for each other. Another could be 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant which shows the consequences of vanity. And 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner that has a rather dark and mysterious plot.
Emily's Library
Harry's Spellbook
3 Puppy Money Money
The Little Prince's Planet Exploration
Jane Austen's Pride and Predict
The Magic Book in Grimm's Fairy Tales
The adventures of Tom sawyer
The poems and novels in Dream of the Red Chamber
Buddhist Culture in Journey to the West
The Satirical Fictions of the Scholars
Water margin is one of the four famous novels in ancient China. It contains ten short stories. The following is their content:
1. Lin Chong and Wang Lun
The story was about Lin Chong, who became a bandit in Liangshan Lake, and the leader of Liangshan Lake, Wang Lun, who eventually occupied the leading position of Liangshan Lake.
2. Lu Zhishen, Wu Song, Fighting Tiger
The story told that Lu Zhishen and Wu Song met in Yanggu County and participated in a tiger hunting competition. In the end, Lu Zhishen successfully killed the tiger and Wu Song also won.
3. Instructor Lin's Snowstorm Mountain Temple
The story told that Lin Chong was trapped in the Snow Mountain God Temple and rescued by Grand Marshal Gao, but he also lost his way out and finally walked on the road of Liangshan Lake.
4 Wu used his wisdom to get the birthday program
The story was about Wu Yong, who used some clever tactics in the process of planning the robbery of the birthday scroll and finally succeeded in cheating money and handing the birthday scroll to Song Jiang, the leader of Liangshan Lake.
5. Ruan Xiaoqi Beats Zhu Village
The story was about Ruan Xiaoqi and the experts of the Zhu family working together. Both sides suffered heavy losses and Ruan Xiaoqi finally defeated the Zhu family.
Gongsun Sheng's Footman
The story was about Gongsun Sheng, who decided to leave Liangshan Lake to develop himself elsewhere after gathering in Liangshan Lake. However, he unfortunately died of illness during his journey.
Liangshanbo Righteous Seize Happy Forest
The story was about the people of Liangshan Lake who decided to seize the Happy Forest to obtain more wealth and resources, but in the process of seizing it, many fierce battles and thrilling adventures took place.
8 Wu Song hits the tiger and makes waves again
The story told that Wu Song once again met the masters of Zhu Village in Yanggu County and launched a fierce battle and finally won.
9. Three Beats on Zhu Village in Liangshan Lake
The story was about the people of Liangshan Lake who once again fought with the Zhu Family. They used various strategies and techniques to finally defeat the Zhu Family.
Song Jiang Wits Gaotang Prefecture
The story was about Song Jiang and Grand Marshal Gao's battle against Gaotang Province. Song Jiang used some clever strategies and finally succeeded in taking Gaotang Province.
1. Little bunny sleeping
2 Little Red Riding Hood
3 Lion and Bird
Cinderella
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Three little bears go to school
7 Brave People
The Squirrel Gives Gifts
The Emperor's New Clothes
The Story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Well, one top story could be about the star players' performances. Maybe a quarterback had an amazing game with several touchdown passes. Another could be a major upset where an underdog team defeated a highly favored one. And also, any record - breaking plays or achievements during the game would be a top story.
The stories in 'top ten short stories' are concise yet powerful. They manage to convey deep emotions and complex ideas in just a few pages. Take 'The Necklace' as an example. It shows how a single act of vanity can lead to a lifetime of misfortune in a very compact narrative. The language used is also very effective. Writers use vivid descriptions and precise words to create a strong impact on the reader. They draw the reader into the world of the story quickly and keep their attention until the end with the help of these elements.