One story could be about the chaos that ensues in the house. Maybe the kids try to cook breakfast but end up making a huge mess in the kitchen. They burn the toast and spill the juice everywhere.
The characters could change in terms of their relationships. Siblings might become closer as they face challenges together without mom. They learn to support each other more, like when they have to clean up the mess they made while trying to do mom - like tasks.
The themes could include feelings of loneliness, self-reliance, and appreciation for a mother's presence. Kids might learn to handle responsibilities on their own and realize how much they depend on mom.
Well, if we think about it, it might be the family members who are directly affected by mom's absence. So it could be the kids who usually depend on mom for things like getting ready for school or having meals prepared. And also the other parent, if there is one, who has to take on more responsibilities.
A day without mom in a short story could involve a sense of loss and the protagonist having to step up and handle responsibilities they're not used to. It could also bring out hidden strengths or reveal how much mom is relied upon.
We can learn about independence. Maybe the characters in the story have to do things they usually rely on mom for. It shows how important mom is in daily life.
In 'A Day without Friction' short story, chaos would likely ensue. People would be unable to walk properly as their feet would slip uncontrollably. Simple tasks like picking up objects would become impossible as there would be no grip. Vehicles would be unable to move in the normal way because the tires rely on friction to grip the road.
I'm not sure as the information isn't given. But it could be an ordinary person who experiences the day without the sun and how it changes their perspective.
In this short story, perhaps the world would be plunged into darkness. People might feel a sense of unease and confusion. The normal daily routines would be disrupted as many things rely on sunlight, like plants not being able to photosynthesize properly.