Please recommend a Wuxia short story with a first person description of the growth of a macheteman and a tragic love story as the theme.

2024-09-22 14:27

I feel that this article borrowed the living habits and physiological characteristics of the praying mantis. For example, the machetemen liked to act late at night, had a mother but no father, and finally died." Male and female mantises mate, the female feeds on the male." Perhaps his imagination was too rich. I hope that those who have read this novel or feel similar to it, please give me your name, full text, source, or web link. In short, any relevant information. Thank you.

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2024-09-22 15:25

I recommend "Revenge of Falling Flowers" to you. This book told the story of a woman who abandoned and betrayed him and left the city where she grew up in order to fulfill his wish. However, seven years later, she found out that her departure back then was a family conspiracy, which caused her relationship to be entangled again. The plot of this book is heart-wrenching and tragic. It is very suitable for your needs. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~

Please recommend a wuxia novel with a macheteman as the main character.

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2024-08-16 16:28

I recommend " Blade Master in Ancient Times " to you. This is a wuxia fantasy novel written by the author, I'm Going Crazy With Money. It tells the story of a modern blade master, Wang Yu, who was transmigrated to an unknown ancient world after being experimented on by a mysterious organization. I hope you like my recommendation.😗

Please recommend a short story about love. The theme is to live for one person and die for one person.

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2024-09-20 05:10

I don't think it'll necessarily satisfy your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your needs."The rest of my life, I just want to be with you." This book is a short story by the author, Zi Liangye. The general plot of this novel is as follows: She had once thought that he was the brightest light in her life. Until a carefully planned disaster happened, and this light became the demon that imprisoned her… She knew that she had killed his girlfriend, but she could not explain it. She could only die. "I won't let you die so easily. I'll make you pay for what you've done a thousand times over!" His voice was like an icicle that shattered her heart. When she realized that everything was a scam. She said,"I'm just a ridiculous fool." However, his heart ached as he pulled her into his arms and confessed affectionately,"You're not someone else, you're my true love." ---------------------------- The book,"You Use the Rest of Your Life to Pay for Your Deep Feelings" was a short story by the author, Xiao Xiao Li Ge. The general plot of this novel was: After a car accident, Yan Xi was burdened with endless crimes. In the name of hatred, he was bound to the cage of marriage. For the past two years, Yan Xi had been living with him day and night. She had lived a careful life and silently endured everything, but in the end, she still had thoughts that she shouldn't have…She thought that the truth was just a ridiculous conspiracy. She had obtained her innocence, but she was only left with a heart full of scars. In the name of hatred, he silently pinched her love for him and hurt her deeply. When he came to his senses, she was no longer by his side… ---------------------------- You Were Once in My Heart was a short story by the author, Nian Zhihuan. The general plot of the novel was: Because of her love for him, she had removed one of her kidneys to save the person he loved. Because of her love for him, she had thrown her dignity on the ground and let him trample on it. Because of her love for him, she had endured everyone's abuse and insults and stayed by his side until a piece of broken cancer book came…Finally, it was enough of his young warmth. Then, on that stormy night, she dragged her damaged body and soul and completely disappeared from his sight. ---------------------------- "Waiting for You by the Waning Lights" was a short story written by the author, Xiao Xian of Chang Le. She had thought that she would only fall in love with one person in her life, until she met him. He was a ronin who looked bad from the outside to the inside. She called him a "villain." When she was at her most helpless, he saved her in the name of love, and then took her for himself for the sake of his unknown obsession. In this life, they were destined to be entangled and have endless grudges. She said,"It's not easy to hate someone you've loved deeply. Let go. We'll let each other live." He said,"The previous you is already dead. The life in front of you is mine. If I don't agree, even the King of Hell wouldn't dare to take you." When infatuation was wrong and fate was destined, who hurt who in the end? [Breaking Love VS Crazy Love]. ---------------------------- The book,"I Only Want to Be Good to You for the Rest of My Life" was a short story by the author, Wu Wanxi. The general plot of this novel was: He met her, and he was beyond saving. He knew that there was no result, but he still used everything he had to pamper her. ---------------------------- The book,"I'm Only Obsession for You for the Rest of My Life" was a short story by the author, Yan Xiaohan. The general plot of the novel was: He had married her only for revenge. He had torn her stubbornness apart bit by bit. She loved him deeply, but he hated her to the core. In his eyes, Gu Niannian was a vicious woman. He had never believed her from the beginning. When the truth was revealed and the misunderstanding disappeared, he cried and called out,"Gu Niannian, I love you for the rest of my life." However, she had already disappeared from his world… ---------------------------- I Just Want to Love You A Little More was a short story written by the author, Gu Xiao. The general plot of this novel was: "Save me. I can give you anything you want." At the critical moment, she grabbed onto the only life-saving straw. From then on, she became the most obedient woman by his side. It was a conspiracy. She had died for him. Everyone knew that she had given up her life for him. "Do you think you can cut ties with me just because you left me? Chu Ci, remember, you can only be mine forever. In this life, in the next life, and in the next life after that…" It was only when he lost her that he understood that she had stayed by his side so humbly just to love him a little more. What he hated even more was that he had already loved her to the core. No, without his permission, she was not allowed to leave, even if it meant death… ---------------------------- Love You with the Rest of My Life was a short story by the author, the Beggar Queen. The general plot of the novel was: Yu Ran felt that "he" was a ray of sunlight that belonged to the darkness."He" came from the darkness, but he protected the last light! When they first met, he said,"Don't be afraid. I'll get you out!" When they fell in love, he said,"All I can do is to work hard to accompany you. All you can do is love me well!" When they kissed, he said,"So a girl's lips really look like cotton candy!" Before he disappeared, he said,"What I can do is to protect you with my life!" What you can do is please forget me…" ---------------------------- The book,"Floating Light and Shadows Only for You" was a short story written by Remnant Dream of the City of Brisk. The general plot of this novel was: [I'm already in a pit. Don't look. Don't look.] How can I not keep my promise?" She was his servant, his brother. She had walked through hell, but she loved him to the bone. He was her master. He was like a god from the nine heavens, but he was willing to let go of his obsession and walk down the altar for her. To put it simply, this was a story of two persistent people spoiling each other. [Small Theater]: I really like you." The rain fell."Blockhead, why didn't you keep your promise? You said it would be for the rest of your life." Was that so? What happened to a lifetime? I'm dying, how can I have a lifetime? ---------------------------- If You've Never Been Here was a short story written by the author. The general plot of the novel was: Every encounter in this world has its meaning, and it is precisely because of this that our lives are formed. Love yourself, love everything about yourself. You might be the light of another person, his motivation, and the meaning of his life.

Please recommend a short tragic story.

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2024-09-04 10:20

Father's Coat was a short story about a farmer's father's hard life and the relationship between the father and daughter. Although the story was somewhat tragic, the author used delicate strokes to show the deep love between the father and daughter and the image of the father working hard. It was moving to read. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗

First person English short love story

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2024-09-17 18:34

I am a love story whisperer and I have learned a lot about love since I started learning from the internet Here's a short story about a young man and a young woman who met through a online video game: When he first met her he didn't know what to make of her She was young beautiful and had a unique voice that made her stand out from the other players He was a bit tipsy from the game and he had a feeling that he had found something special He followed her on the internet and found out that she was a teacher in a small town in the countryside He was excited to meet her and ask her questions about her life They met for the first time in person and he was immediately drawn to her She was so different from the other teachers he had met and he found himself in awe of her intelligence and beauty They started getting to know each other better over time and they found that they had a lot in common They enjoyed similar hobbies and music and they often spent time together exploring the countryside They were a pair of lovers and they knew that they were meant to be They were inseparable and they loved each other with all their heart They even had a special bond that they shared when it came to video games They knew that they were going to be together for a long time and they were content with their love life They were each other's rock and they knew that they could rely on each other when needed They lived happily ever after and they were together until the end of their days They were a couple in love forever and their love story will always be remembered

Please recommend a tragic short story from the Edgar series.

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2024-08-23 12:31

I don't think it'll necessarily satisfy your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your needs." I Only Wish I Don't Love You In This Life " is a short story by the author, Chen Gege. The general plot of this novel is as follows: He believed that she had forced his first love away and given her three years of painful and loveless marriage. When his first love returned, he resolutely gave her a divorce letter. When the kidnapper shouted that he had to choose between his lover and wife, he did not hesitate to push his wife into the fire pit just to save his first love. Finally, no matter how much love she had, it was all gone. She left in a devastated state. But one day, this cold man knelt in front of her and shouted at the top of his lungs. She sneered,"The promise that I used to love you is dead." ---------------------------- Loving You Is What I Want to Do the Most was a modern romance novel written by Gege Wu. The general plot of this novel was: [Announcement: 2014 Lattice New Modern Literature Online: " Noble Gentleman 1: New Favorite " Link: ---------------------------- Ai Ke Healing was a modern romance novel written by the author Murong Wanqing. The general plot of this novel was: The big show of torturing people to death had finally arrived! Because the female protagonist had cancer, she started to take an unusual path. Around her different stages of life, three extreme men appeared. When they found out that the woman they loved was actually a terminally ill patient and could die at any time, what kind of affection, persistence, cowardice, and deception would they have? Three men and a woman. What kind of dazzling, heart-wrenching, and inseparable love story had they experienced? Please look forward to the love abuse drama, Love Can Heal. ---------------------------- The book, Pain on the Edge of Love, was a short story by the author, Prairie Haoyue. The general plot of the novel was: If a person fell into the whirlpool of love, he would also step into the quagmire of pain. When you are separated from the person you love because of your family background; When you miss the person you love the most in your life because of some misunderstanding; When you inadvertently lose something, and once you lose it, you will no longer have it; At that time, you will feel pain, endless pain. Because love was on the edge of pain, and pain was also on the edge of love. ---------------------------- " The Love Cliff of the Bitter Sea " was a short story written by the author, Erben Jiaren. The general plot of this novel was: What was wrong with falling in love with someone? What's wrong with being with your lover? Have you ever seen a demon whose appearance shocked the four seas and ten lands? Have you ever heard of the voice of the princess? The courtyard filled with Thousand Sun Grass had been trampled on by everyone, damaged by spiritual energy, and watered by the blood of this couple… They were only willing to stay together for a lifetime, that was all! ---------------------------- " Who Said Love Isn't Sad " was a short story written by Qianduo. The general plot of the novel was: She was an illegitimate daughter who yearned for love, while he was the heir of a family who did not know what love was. The two of them grew up in a strange environment. They approached each other, leaned against each other, and wanted to warm each other up… ---------------------------- " Passing Happiness: Destiny " was a modern romance novel written by the author, Pure Love Baby. The general plot of this novel was: " Is this all you've given me?" " Even if I can't keep your heart, I'll still keep your body!" " If happiness can be calculated with a hundred points, you only gave me a passing grade!" " I can't give you full happiness, but I still want you to stay by my side, because I give you full love!" " There's no right or wrong in love, but you forcefully added right and wrong into it. So, who's right and who's wrong?" " Why did your world turn black? Why can't I enter your world? What went wrong?" ---------------------------- " I Love You, I Can't Say It " was a modern romance novel written by the author, Ghost Father. The general plot of this novel was: He was an all-powerful figure in A City and could do anything, but he could not find the shadow of the dead person. I was a woman who struggled between death and pain. I had nothing, but I schemed to get close to him and make him fall in love with me. At first, he said it was disgusting and greedy for money. I really want to see you die an ugly death. Later, he said,"You're such a hateful and heart-wrenching woman, but don't even think about replacing her." On the last day, he choked up as he said," Mu, I scolded you, hurt you, loved you, hated you, and thought about you, but I never thought about forgetting you…Everyone says that I only linger around the scenery beside the Italian buildings, but I only love the beautiful Margaret under the afterglow of that day. I can't help myself." ---------------------------- The book " Deep Love Finally Has Its Time " was a modern romance novel written by the author, Ah Bo. The general plot of this novel was: They were childhood sweethearts, and he was infatuated with her when he was young, but she scoffed at him. An accident, He had been reborn, and his face had changed beyond recognition. Her family was destroyed and she was forced to leave her hometown. When she returned in high spirits, he already had a beautiful wife, and he was at loggerheads with her. "Don't you like me? If you like it, give me the Cen family's ancestral home as a gift." He mocked and forced her. When she wanted to hug him because of love, she murmured with tears in her eyes,"I love you." "Love?" He sneered again and again. Time flew by, and she still remembered how she laughed at him for being weak and lowly in love. She did not know that the one who had fallen deeply into his heart was actually her. That year and that month, she once said viciously,'Gu Ziqi, being liked by you like this is the greatest shame in my life.'" After all that, he had already treated her coldly,"Actually, I don't like you that much." ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ In the end, deep love would disappoint each other. [End of the series] Deep Love: A City, A Love. Even if the city and the country were destroyed, it would be difficult for them to be happy together! ---------------------------- The book " Sky-high Spoiling, Favorite " was a modern romance novel written by the author, Gege Wu. The general plot of this novel was: How much love must one have before they dared to say "most loved"? In this world, is there anyone who you dare to say without any guilt that he is your favorite? If you don't meet the person you love the most, will you feel regret in this life? I don't want to fool people. Why don't we have a discussion? You can spend five minutes reading the content before deciding whether you like this story or not. Simply put, this was a love story. Xu Qi 'ao: The so-called favorite is the one that will never be compared to others. He was not afraid of competition because he firmly believed that there was no need to. He believed that her determination was like the faith in his heart and had never been tainted by dust. Xia Siqie: Born on the last day of the year, just like her fate, she had always been placed last, like an insignificant soldier. Jun Ziyang: " There are only two tricks to poaching someone, you have to act fast! His posture had to be handsome! Nothing else!" Author: It's me, the Wu family's Gege, the Wu family's Gege who doesn't abandon the pit...

Please recommend some male novels written in the first person. The theme can be love or romance.

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2024-09-25 13:35

I recommend the following male first-person novels to you: 1. " Douluo's Sleep to the Finale ": This was a fantasy novel about an alternate continent. It told the story of a Douluoyi who had a wife and a house. His parents were still alive. 2. << Best Rookie >>: This is a gaming e-sports novel. It tells the story of why e-sports games are so exciting, as well as a group of young people acting out a youthful love drama for you. 3. " The Reborn Brainiac Is A Little Sweet ": This is a romantic youth-youth campus novel. It tells the story of the female protagonist reincarnating in high school and her relationship with the number one male god and the school belle. The above is my personal recommendation. I hope you like my recommendation.

Please recommend a love story with a tragic ending. Thank you!

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2024-09-21 22:12

"I Love You: A Fated Love" is a modern romance novel written by a screenwriter. The general plot of this novel is as follows: There was no stallion, no overbearing CEO, and no cute description. It only described how the male and female protagonists met and fell in love because of fate. They went through many difficulties. As the identities of the male and female protagonists were revealed, some of the things they experienced unfolded in the story. It contained the love stories of several other couples. There was also the story of love but not hatred. This book contained love, hate, the darkness of human nature, and positive energy. There was mutual deception, and there was also a lack of courage. Please read this book for the final ending! ---------------------------- "Desperate Romance of a Wealthy Family" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Leng Ye Duhan. The general plot of this novel was: Han Min, the stepfather's daughter, married into a wealthy family. She thought that she could live a happy life. Unexpectedly, her husband already had a lover who had been in love for many years. He even framed her one after another. Her friend had kindly helped her once, but it had caused her to fall into more suffering. The business world was full of deception, and the third party was fighting openly and secretly. Where should she go? Could she stick to her marriage? In the entanglement of love, kinship, and interests, what kind of shocking secret would be revealed? How would she give up this heart-wrenching relationship? Please watch the story of a woman who was not simple and had a legendary life… ---------------------------- "Love and Hate: A Thousand Years of Calamity" was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Leng Qiufeng. The general plot of this novel was: After searching for thousands of years, when she finally came to his side, he had indeed run away from his marriage. In order to explain that she was the lover he had been searching for all his life, the female protagonist had traveled thousands of miles and experienced life and death. When she was free to tell him one day, he already had a new lover! "If you dare to be rude to her again, I'll cripple you!" The male protagonist said fiercely as he strangled her neck. The female lead widened her eyes and looked at the man she loved deeply. She bit her lower lip."I'll make you pay the price!" The plot is fictional, please do not imitate it. ---------------------------- "The Corrupted Beauty" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Yu Xing Qing Ye. The general plot of this novel was: She was born deaf and mute. She was abandoned by her father before she was born, and fate took away her legs. She had just gained her love, but she had lost her lover forever. From then on, all kinds of hardships and difficulties, all kinds of difficulties and humiliations, fell on her head. Let's see how she could get rid of the shackles of fate in the reincarnation of fate. Would she be able to gain his love? He was simple and passionate. He fell in love with her who was not perfect. However, he was met with all kinds of setbacks. In the shackles of fate, he finally chose to commit suicide. However, he never thought that his death was not the end. Instead, he gave his shackles to the person he loved the most… ---------------------------- The book "Deep Love Finally Has Its Time" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Ah Bo. The general plot of this novel was: They were childhood sweethearts, and he was infatuated with her when he was young, but she scoffed at him. An accident, He had been reborn, and his face had changed beyond recognition. Her family was destroyed and she was forced to leave her hometown. When she returned in high spirits, he already had a beautiful wife, and he was at loggerheads with her. "Don't you like me? If you like it, give me the Cen family's ancestral home as a gift." He mocked and forced her. When she wanted to hug him because of love, she murmured with tears in her eyes,"I love you." "Love?" He sneered again and again. Time flew by, and she still remembered how she laughed at him for being weak and lowly in love. She did not know that the one who had fallen deeply into his heart was actually her. That year and that month, she once said viciously,'Gu Ziqi, being liked by you like this is the greatest shame in my life.'" After all that, he had already treated her coldly,"Actually, I don't like you that much." ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ In the end, deep love would disappoint each other. [End of the series] Deep Love: A City, A Love. Even if the city and the country were destroyed, it would be difficult for them to be happy together! ---------------------------- "Danger of Love" was a short story written by the author, Wu Chong. The general plot of this novel was: Whether a pair of love that started in school could withstand the test of life, fate was destined to be right and wrong. A lover with a great disparity in status, and he, who was seriously ill, would choose to hold on tightly to her or let her go? A stunning stroke of a lonely life, a helpless relationship, a helpless give up, a chance to give up, but he could not give up the feelings hidden in the bottom of his heart. Who was the old man looking for? Who was he? How could a rich kid who was hurt when he was born play the game of love? Who could understand the sadness in the darkness? The slightly dull foreshadowing in the early stages was to set off the development of the plot. Slowly, the foreshadowing was made step by step, and it was absolutely unexpected! More and more good-looking? You don't believe me? Anyway, I believe it. r Please review, recommend, and collect. r。 ---------------------------- The book,"When Will It End?" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Nian Yu and Shuyao. The general plot of the novel was: She was born unlikable and caused her mother to bleed to death. She was hidden abroad by her brother when she was young. Later, she volunteered to exchange her brother's life with her father and was chased out of the house. Her boyfriend, who loved her, died in her place. From then on, her background was complicated and her whereabouts were a mystery. He had 200% patience and gentleness towards her. It was love at first sight. Even if she was cold and unreasonable, he was willing to use his life to warm her. I want to give you the scenery with me around all year round. The air is sweet with you around. Please sign your name on the family member column at the end of the agreement. My wife, you must find someone who loves you more than me. Later, she cleaned up and cut off the past for him. He had dealt with the mess that he had fallen into and fulfilled all her wishes. ---------------------------- "Don't Cry, My Beloved" was a modern romance novel written by Luo Jinshu. The general plot of the novel was: There were only two endings to love at first sight. One was that as time passed, the initial novelty would disappear, and the feelings would also be worn out. The other was when the feelings grew deeper and deeper, and they could not extricate themselves from it. They belonged to the latter. It was hard to quit the addiction, but unforgettable. When we were young, we all loved someone without asking for anything in return. This kind of love only happens once in a lifetime. Some people say that everyone who appears in your life is fated. And those people who appeared in her life were all scheming. Perhaps this could also be called an ill-fated fate, or a predestined calamity. ---------------------------- "Snatching Love's Wedding Date" was a modern romance novel written by the author," "[A thought becomes a pet, a painting becomes a prison, a heart steals its love, and the day gradually changes.] He was a media magnate, a dazzling star that appeared in her struggling life. She was a down-and-out daughter, a long-lasting scar on his heart that hurt at the touch. As those old fragments were restored one by one like a puzzle, the cruel truth came one after another. The white wedding he had promised her had become an unattainable promise... When love was murdered by sin, she burned herself to ashes and used seven years to be reborn. She returned to his side and snatched his love with her beauty. This article is based on the fashion industry as the background. It's slowly becoming popular, from relaxed to heart-wrenching. Emotions and business wars were entangled, conspiracy and indulgence coexisted! If you like this genre, please click to read it. quot;。 ---------------------------- "Deep Love: The Boss 'Revenge Journey" was a modern romance novel written by XunMi Hua. The general plot of this novel was: "True Love 1v1" 10 years ago, he was obedient to her and doted on her to the extreme. However, a sudden breakup caught her off guard. Then, everything she had was destroyed! Ten years later, she had a new life and a new plan. However, he found out about it again. He pushed her to the corner, and their attitudes were cold. "What else do you want?" she asked coldly. "Don't you understand what I want? The only thing I want is you." "You're wrong. The person you want is already dead." "No, even if she died, I would still be in her heart. Because of me…her parents died, her family was heavily in debt, and she was forced to…commit suicide." He raised a devilish smile and looked forward to her next performance with interest. "Absolutely a sadistic love story ~ Love and abuse at the same time. Welcome to the pit. I guarantee that it will definitely end."

Please recommend a love story with a military theme. The plot should be marriage first and then love. It should be short and without complicated plots such as conspiracies.

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2024-09-10 09:24

😋The novel I recommend is From the Beginning of the Special Forces. This novel was written by an inspector, and it was a military-career novel. It described the beginning of a group of recruits 'military career in the southeastern mountains. It didn't have any complicated plots, nor was it long. It was a relatively relaxed military favorite. I hope you like my recommendation.😗

A Tragic Short Story

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2024-09-19 02:15

Tragedy was a form of story that could resonate with the reader's emotions. It often conveyed strong emotions by telling tragic experiences and unfortunate fates. If you want to write a tragic short story, you can consider the following aspects: 1. Choose a tragic story background: Choose a background full of misfortune and suffering such as poverty, disease, family conflicts, etc. Such a background could better display the atmosphere and plot of the tragedy. Create a tragic character: Tragedies are often composed of a character with a strong personality and charm. You can show their pain, struggle, and helplessness by digging deep into the character's psychology and personality. 3. Tell a tragic ending: The ending is the key to tragedy. You can convey the emotional power of tragedy by telling the characters that end their lives tragically or suffer other unfortunate endings. 4. Use strong drama and conflict: Tragedies often attract the reader's attention through strong drama and conflict, such as hatred, misunderstanding, and contradiction between characters. 5. Prominent emotional resonance: Tragedies can arouse the reader's emotional resonance. By telling the story of the characters, the reader's own emotional experience can be conveyed, allowing the reader to empathize with them. To write a tragic short story, one needed to pay attention to the twists and turns of the plot and the intensity of the emotions. By digging deep into the character's psychology and personality, as well as using dramatic and conflicting techniques to attract the reader's attention and emotional resonance.

Tragic short story

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2024-07-17 05:51

Tragic short stories usually describe the fate of characters in a tragic way. They usually place the protagonist in a difficult and challenging environment, making them struggle and struggle but ultimately unable to escape the tragic ending. The main features of a tragic short story include: Protagonists usually have beautiful dreams and goals, but in real life, they encounter various difficulties and setbacks that prevent them from realizing their ideals and aspirations. The fate of the protagonists is often tragic. They often suffer all kinds of misfortune and pain, such as losing their loved ones, losing their love, losing their jobs and so on. In the process of struggle and struggle, the protagonist often shows a strong, brave and indomitable spirit, but in the end, he can't escape the tragic ending for various reasons. Tragic short stories can often arouse readers 'resonance and deep thoughts, making people feel the fragility and preciousness of life, and reminding people to cherish the life in front of them. Tragic short stories can be used for various subjects such as love, war, social reality, etc. However, no matter what the subject matter is, it requires deep thinking and detailed description to let the readers feel the tragic fate of the characters in the story.