Anthology is one such word. It often implies a curated selection of short stories, perhaps by different authors or with a certain theme.
Compendium can also be used. It gives the sense of a comprehensive collection of short stories, like a compendium of the best short stories of a particular era. It has a bit of a more formal and inclusive feel compared to just 'collection'.
Sure. 'Pathos' can imply a sad story. It refers to a quality that evokes pity or sadness. For instance, a movie with a lot of pathos might tell the story of a poor, struggling family, and their hardships would be the sad story.
A collection of short stories usually refers to a collection of short stories. These short stories may be written by the same author or by different authors. A collection of short stories is usually arranged and organized in a way that allows readers to better appreciate and understand each story. On some novel reading websites, short story collections were one of the common types of novels and one of the types that many readers liked to read.
Sure. There could be a short fictional account of a boss who constantly undermines an employee's work in front of others for no good reason. Also, a story where a group of friends exclude one person from their activities just because they think they're different, which is a form of meanness.
Sketch. This word can be used to refer to a short story as it gives the idea of a brief and often rough or unpolished piece of writing, similar to a quick sketch in art.
Sure. One of the great short stories in the collection might be 'The Lost Key'. It's a story about a young boy who loses his most precious key which unlocks a mysterious box his grandfather left him. Another could be 'The Silent Forest' that takes you on a journey through a forest where no sound can be heard, creating an eerie yet captivating atmosphere.
Sure. 'Alluring', which means highly attractive or enticing. It can describe a fictional story that has a certain charm that draws readers in. Another word is 'spellbinding', suggesting that the story has a power to hold the reader as if under a spell.
Sure. 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great one. It contains a collection of detective short stories. Another is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, which offers a diverse range of tales from different characters during a pilgrimage. And 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri also has a wonderful collection of short stories that explore themes of identity, family, and cultural clashes.
Sure. 'The Sandman' by Neil Gaiman is a great collection. It's full of dark and imaginative tales that blend mythology, horror, and fantasy in a unique way.
One great book is 'The Complete Stories' by Flannery O'Connor. It contains many of her powerful short stories.
Sure. One example could be a story where a young man helps an old woman carry her groceries. As he does so, he meets her granddaughter who is visiting. Their eyes meet briefly and they exchange smiles. In that instant, there is a connection, a small love story that starts with that one moment.