One possible inclusion could be family secrets. In one of the short stories, a long - held family secret might be revealed, causing a stir within the family. Another could be about family heirlooms. Maybe in one story, a family heirloom is lost and then found in a very unexpected way. And the third could be about family rivalries, like two siblings competing for their parents' attention.
It could include different family relationships. For example, in one story, it might focus on the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. The grandparents could be passing on their wisdom to the young ones. In the second story, it could be about the relationship between husband and wife, perhaps a story of how they rekindled their love after a rough patch. In the third story, it might be about the relationship between cousins and how they have fun together during family gatherings.
The origin of the clothes can be part of it too. Say, a dress was passed down from a grandmother to a granddaughter. The story could tell about the family history and traditions associated with that dress.
A short story might include a simple character, like a man. And a single event, such as the man seeing a shooting star.
A kangaroo short story might include the kangaroo's habitat, like the Australian bush or grasslands. It could also have the kangaroo's daily activities such as hopping around looking for food, which is mainly grass and leaves. Maybe there are other animals in the story too, like wallabies or wombats that the kangaroo interacts with.
A player's dream. For example, a kid dreams of becoming a professional football player like Messi. He then starts his journey in a local team.
A family feud could be part of a yarn hidden family story. Maybe the family split over an argument about the yarn. One side thought it should be sold for money, while the other side wanted to keep it as a family heirloom.
A character who has a health problem due to vitamin deficiency. For example, someone might have weak bones because of lack of vitamin D.
A good day short story might include simple pleasures like enjoying a warm cup of tea, taking a walk in nature, or having a great conversation with someone.
A 'a strange day short story' may include strange locations. For instance, finding a hidden alleyway that has a different season than the rest of the town. There could be objects with abnormal properties, like a pen that writes in invisible ink that only you can see. And perhaps there are events that defy the laws of nature, such as a river flowing uphill for a short period of time.
A simple act of kindness, like someone sharing food. For example, a woman gives a loaf of freshly - baked bread to a homeless person on Thanksgiving day.
A short Vietnam War story might include an encounter with the jungle terrain. For example, soldiers getting lost in the thick foliage and having to find their way back to base. It could also be about the fear of booby traps. Every step could be a potential danger.