You might also come across 'sketches' or 'mini-narratives' used to refer to short stories. Sketches are usually quick and rough depictions, and mini-narratives imply a smaller-scale but still complete story.
Well, you could say 'novelettes' or 'brief tales'.
You could say 'past-oriented fiction' or 'period fiction'. They both kind of mean the same thing as historical fiction.
You could call it a 'technical narrative' or a 'technical story'.
Well, you could say 'comic book' or 'illustrated story'.
Well, short stories can also be called 'tales'. This term has been used for a long time to refer to short narrative works. Another name could be 'yarns', which gives a sense of a spun - out, often interesting and somewhat folksy short story. And 'vignettes' can also be considered as an alternative name in some cases, which are short, impressionistic scenes or sketches in the form of a story.
Fantasy short stories are a great alternative. For example, J.R.R. Tolkien's works in 'The Silmarillion' offer richly detailed and imaginative worlds to explore.
Fantasy short stories are also great. They can take you to magical worlds filled with strange creatures and extraordinary powers. You might encounter wizards, elves, or dragons in these stories.
There are countless wonderful alternative stories. For instance, stories about a mother and son going on an adventure together, exploring nature and learning about the world around them. This kind of story shows the bond between them in a positive and healthy way.
Another type could be a story where a wife overcomes difficulties in her career with the support of her husband. This kind of story promotes the idea of mutual support and positive growth in a relationship. It's about two people building each other up rather than demeaning or objectifying one another.
Love and friendship are common and wonderful themes. Stories about the growth of a friendship or the blossoming of love can be very touching. For example, 'Anne of Green Gables' has a great story about friendship and personal growth.
One interesting alternative civil war short story could be about a group of civilians who form an underground resistance during the civil war. They use their wits and limited resources to disrupt the enemy's supply lines.