You can show a text message in a short story by describing the character's reaction to it or the words on the screen of their phone.
One way to indicate a text message is to have the character read it out loud or show their expression as they receive and process it. You could also incorporate the sound of the notification. For example, 'The sharp beep of her phone made her jump. She glanced down and her face paled as she read the message.'
To indicate a text message in a short story, you might start with something like 'Her phone buzzed, and she unlocked it to reveal a frantic message that read...' Then, go on to describe the content and its impact on the character.
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