Well, there was a company's server that detected an unauthorized access attempt. The IT team was quick to isolate the server and traced the origin. It turned out to be a novice hacker trying their luck. The company then enhanced its firewall protection. This shows how important it is to have a responsive security team.
In a shared cloud storage situation, a user noticed some files were being accessed without their permission. They checked the access logs and found an unfamiliar user ID. They revoked all shared links and set up more secure sharing options. This story highlights the need for regular monitoring of access rights in online storage systems.
One such story is of a social media user who got a notification of a failed login attempt from a different country. They realized it was likely an intruder and reported it to the platform.
There was a case where an online gamer noticed someone trying to break into their account. They had two - factor authentication enabled, so the intruder failed. It was a simple yet effective safeguard.
One school intruder story is about a person who entered a school with a weapon. The school went into lockdown immediately. Teachers quickly hid students in safe places like closets. Fortunately, the security guards managed to subdue the intruder before anyone got hurt.
I'm not aware of many positive 'forced gay intruder stories' as the concept of force in any relationship context is wrong. But in some fictional works, it could be about a gay person having an unexpected encounter with a stranger (the intruder) who forces them to confront their identity in a new way. For instance, a young gay man living in a conservative family has an intruder (metaphorically) in the form of a new neighbor who is openly gay and challenges his beliefs about hiding his identity.
One top market is 'Clarkesworld Magazine'. It often features short stories, and very short ones have a chance to be included. Another is 'Lightspeed Magazine'. They are open to different lengths of stories, and very short ones can fit well. Also, self - publishing on your own blog can be a good market. You can build your own audience who are specifically interested in your very short stories.
One interesting story could be about the epic battles between different factions. For example, the clashes between the Order and the Destruction. These battles often showcase the unique abilities and strategies of each side.
There's also 'A Hunger Artist'. In this story, Kafka delves into themes of self - denial and the public's perception. The hunger artist starves himself for the entertainment of others, but is ultimately forgotten. It's a thought - provoking look at how society values and discards individuals.
There are stories of alliances in Eve Online. For example, a group of small mining corporations formed an alliance to protect their mining operations from a large predatory corporation. They worked together, using their combined resources to build defenses and even launched a counter - attack, which was a great underdog story in the Eve Online universe.
One interesting Bukowski short story is 'The Most Beautiful Woman in Town'. It shows his unique perspective on love and relationships. The characters are often raw and real, and the story has that signature Bukowski style of gritty realism.
There is a short story about a haunted doll. In the story, a family finds an old, porcelain doll in an attic. Strange things start to happen. The doll moves on its own at night, and its eyes seem to follow the family members. Another horror short story could be about a group of hikers who get lost in the woods and stumble upon an abandoned cabin. Inside, they find a diary that details the gruesome murders that took place there, and then they start to experience terrifying apparitions of the victims.
They are concise. Usually, they convey a complete idea or a small moment in just a few sentences or paragraphs.