There are a few short stories that might share some similarities. For example, 'The Lottery' has an unexpected and somewhat dark ending which could be related to the idea of a character's fate in 'he died that day in thirty years'. Also, 'Bartleby, the Scrivener' which explores the life and decline of a character in a unique way might have some common themes.
One short story that might be similar in tone could be 'The Story of an Hour' which also deals with themes related to life and death in a relatively short time frame. Another could be 'A Rose for Emily' which has elements of mystery and a character's life coming to an end in a rather unexpected way.
I'm not sure specifically which short story this refers to. It could be about a character's life leading up to his death on that particular day over the course of thirty years. Maybe it's about his relationships, dreams, and how they all culminated in his death on that day.
The one I recommend to you is 'It's Hard for a Concubine'. The female protagonist was surnamed Xiao. Her predecessor was a woman who was killed by a mistress. After her rebirth, she became a concubine. In this role, she took every step carefully and worked hard to survive. In the process, they would also discover that sheep were not necessarily slaughtered, but could also be wolves. If you're interested, you can take a look. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
I still don't know the exact nature of the 'ping short story', but if it's a story about a journey, you could try 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's about a young shepherd on a quest for his personal legend. Another one could be 'The Little Prince' which is also a journey - like story filled with deep philosophical thoughts.
Some short stories that might be comparable are those that explore the concept of a day - specific experience. 'Sunday Reverie' could be a good example. It may, like 'Sunday Short Story', delve into the thoughts and experiences that are unique to a Sunday. There could also be a story like 'Sunday's Encounter' which might have elements of chance meetings or special events on a Sunday, much like what we can expect from 'Sunday Short Story'.
The Twilight series shares some similarities. There are supernatural beings like vampires, and the relationships between the characters are central to the story. However, Twilight has a more YA (Young Adult) feel compared to Sookie Short Stories which might appeal to a wider range of audiences.
Another similar short story could be 'A Rose for Emily'. Although it has a different tone, it also focuses on a female character and her relationship with the people around her, much like a story about a wife would involve her relationships. However, in 'A Rose for Emily', there are elements of mystery and the passage of time which add a different flavor.
There's 'The Raft'. It's a short story that builds tension in a confined space, similar to how a character like 'Butterfingers' might be in a tight spot in their own story. It has elements of horror and the unexpected, which are common in Stephen King's works. Additionally, 'Survivor Type' is another short story that explores a rather dark and twisted situation, much like what we might expect from a story related to 'Butterfingers'.
You could try 'The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty'. Her stories often have a similar depth in character exploration as 'aj fikry short stories'.
One of the notable thirty years war novels is 'The Wallenstein' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. It delves into the life and times during the Thirty Years War through the character of Wallenstein.
I haven't read the specific 'the day i almost died short story', so I can't summarize it directly. But generally, it might be about a near - death experience, perhaps an accident, a health crisis or a dangerous situation that the author encountered on a particular day.