One interesting story could be about unexpected friendships that form in the most unlikely circumstances. For example, two characters from different backgrounds who initially clash but then find common ground and become closer than they ever thought possible.
There might be side stories that focus on the power of chance encounters. In 'stranger than friends side stories', it could be about how a simple, accidental meeting between two people leads to a series of events that completely change their lives. This could involve one person helping the other out of a difficult situation they would have never been able to overcome on their own, all because of this strange, unplanned meeting.
It's likely that 'stranger than friends side stories' contains a collection of tales that delve into the gray areas between different types of relationships. Maybe it shows how some relationships start off in an unusual way, not like the normal friendship beginnings. There could be stories about people who have a connection that is hard to define, neither just friends nor something else entirely at first, and how these relationships evolve over time.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it specifically. But generally, a side story might expand on the relationships or events that were only hinted at in the main 'stranger than friends' story.
One strange 'stranger than fiction story' is the story of the Dancing Plague. In the 16th century, in Strasbourg, a large number of people suddenly started dancing uncontrollably for days without any clear reason. Another is the story of the Tunguska event. In 1908, in a remote part of Siberia, a huge explosion occurred. It flattened trees over a vast area, but no one has been able to fully explain what exactly caused it. And there's also the story of the Mary Celeste, a ship found adrift at sea with no crew on board, but all their belongings still there and the ship in relatively good condition.
I don't know for sure, but probably some of the main characters from the 'stranger than friends' main story would also be important in the side story.
Some stories could be about individuals with unique abilities. Maybe someone who has an uncanny sense of direction that goes beyond normal human capabilities. They can navigate through unknown places without any maps or GPS, almost as if they have an internal compass. This kind of story defies our normal understanding of human capabilities and makes us wonder about the mysteries of the human mind.
Once, I was on a train and there was an old man who started sharing his adventures in the Himalayas. He told me about how he got lost for days but was saved by a local tribe. He described their unique way of life and the beautiful, unspoiled nature there.
Well, one could be about the lazy king's encounter with a magical creature. Maybe it was a talking fox that tricked him into doing something funny.
Well, here's a story. A wife was waiting in line at a grocery store when she noticed a stranger having trouble finding a particular item. She helped the stranger and they started talking about healthy eating. As it turned out, the stranger was a nutritionist and gave the wife some great advice on her family's diet. Another story is that a wife met a stranger at a concert. The stranger was really into the music and shared some interesting facts about the band with the wife. They had a great time chatting during the concert. And yet another is a wife who saw a stranger's dog running loose. She caught the dog and when the stranger came looking for it, they became friends over their shared love for animals.
Well, there could be a story where a wife helps a stranger in need. For example, she finds a lost stranger on a rainy day and offers him shelter. As they talk, she realizes the stranger has a very different life experience from her own, which in turn makes her more empathetic. And this small act of kindness might also lead to an unexpected friendship that enriches her life.
Stories about sex with a stranger are often inappropriate and go against moral and ethical norms. Instead of focusing on such stories, we should promote healthy and consensual relationships. But if we look at it from a storytelling perspective in a very general sense, perhaps a story could be about two strangers who, after a long conversation at a party, end up having a momentary connection that they later realize was a mistake.