A snippet of writing or a flash fiction piece might be shorter. Flash fiction is super brief and focuses on a single moment or idea.
A vignette is usually shorter. It often focuses on a single moment or scene and is more concise than a short story.
A micro-fiction or flash fiction is shorter. They often tell a complete story in just a few words or a very short paragraph.
A summary could be shorter than a story. It condenses the key points of a story without all the detailed descriptions and events.
A summary can be shorter than a story. It just gives the key points and main ideas, skipping the detailed descriptions and events.
A novella. It typically has a more complex plot than a short story but is not as long and involved as a full - length novel.
One characteristic is that it has a more developed plot. Unlike a short story that may have a simple, linear plot, a novella can have twists and turns. Another is the character development. It can show more depth in its characters compared to a short story. For example, the characters' motives and backstories can be explored more fully. Also, the themes in a novella are often more complex. It doesn't just touch on one idea like a short story might, but delves deeper into multiple related ideas.
Yes, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's a classic that fits this length category.
A short story is usually shorter than a novel. It focuses on a single event or a limited period of time.
One characteristic is its brevity. It gets to the point quickly without much elaborate world - building like a novel. For example, a short story might focus on one event or a short period of time in a character's life.
On a rainy night, a young man came out of a bar with only a few yuan on him as he walked in the rain. Suddenly, he saw an old man fall to the ground and lose consciousness. The man immediately stopped and approached the old man, trying to help him up. However, the old man opened his eyes and laughed at the man. The man was angry, but he didn't give up. He tried to give the old man some food and water, but the old man refused. In the end, the man used a trembling voice to tell the old man where his family was, but the old man still refused his help. The man realized that he had to leave this place, so he left his contact information to the old man, hoping that he would wake up and ask for help. He left with deep respect in his heart. He realized that even a stranger could give help and warmth to others.