Ghost stories can also be considered as another name for scary stories. Ghost stories often revolve around the presence of spirits, hauntings, and the unknown. They have been a part of many cultures for centuries, passed down through oral traditions. For instance, in Japanese folklore, there are numerous ghost stories that are extremely scary. These stories use the concept of the afterlife and the idea of vengeful spirits to create a sense of horror. So, in a way, when we talk about ghost stories, we are also talking about a type of scary story.
Yes, 'flash fictions' can be an alternative name for extremely short short stories. These are very brief, often just a few paragraphs long.
Yes, in some local Christmas folktales, there might be kids like little Annie who helps Santa when his reindeer gets injured. But these are not as widely known as the main ones in classic Christmas stories.
The Neverending Story is mainly known for Artax as the horse. While it's possible that there could be other horses in the story, there is no other horse name that has gained the same level of recognition as Artax. It seems that the focus was mainly on Artax when it came to horses in this story, so it's very likely that Artax is the only named horse that is really important in the context of the story.
Yes, they were sometimes called 'bloods'. This was likely because some of the stories in dime novels could be quite sensational and might involve elements that were considered a bit gory or thrilling, hence the name 'bloods'.
One could also say Japanese - style light novels. This is because a large number of anime novels originate from Japan. These novels typically have a certain style that is characteristic of Japanese literature, such as a focus on character relationships, coming - of - age themes, and a blend of modern and traditional elements. They also often have anime - like art on the cover or inside the book.
Picture - story books can also be considered. In a way, graphic novels are like elaborate picture - story books. They have a sequence of pictures that, when combined with the text (if any), create a complete story. It's like a more grown - up and complex version of traditional picture - story books.
In The Neverending Story, Bastian is the central boy character. While there could potentially be other boys in the story, no other boys' names are really made as important as Bastian's. The whole narrative is centered on Bastian's experiences in Fantasia, his growth, and his relationship with the world he discovers. So, if there are other boys, their names are not really part of what makes the story so well - known.
Yes, there's postcard fiction. Just as a postcard has limited space to convey a message, postcard fiction does the same in the literary world.
Bloodworth. This last name implies that the family might have a connection to bloodshed or something very dark related to blood. It could be a family of vampires or serial killers in a story, and it immediately makes the reader feel a sense of unease.
There are also the names of the three wise men, but they are not really family names in the traditional sense. However, if we consider the family of King Herod who was involved in the story, his name could be counted as a family name related to the events of the Christmas story. But overall, Mary and Joseph are the most central family names.