Well, 'big bad short story' sounds interesting. Similar ones could be Edgar Allan Poe's short stories. For example, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is full of psychological horror. It has a character with a 'big bad' secret and the short - form narrative makes it a gripping read. Also, some of H.P. Lovecraft's works like 'The Call of Cthulhu' which often involve strange and menacing elements in a relatively short format.
I think 'Roald Dahl's short stories for adults can be similar. In his stories, there are often unexpected and somewhat 'big bad' elements. For instance, in 'Lamb to the Slaughter', the wife's actions are quite unexpected and there is a sense of something 'bad' happening. His use of short - story format to create a quick and impactful narrative is comparable to what 'big bad short story' might be like.
Some local or indie authors might have written short stories about a 'big brother' figure too. You could search in small - press publications or on self - publishing platforms. Maybe there's a story about a big brother who steps up to take care of his family during tough times, showing his strength and responsibility.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great 'big world short story'. It shows the selfless love between a young couple in a simple yet profound way, set against the backdrop of a bustling city world.
There is also 'Sonny's Blues' which features a black male character. It delves into themes like family, music, and the struggles of African - American men in Harlem. It shows the complex inner world of the main character through his relationship with his brother and his love for jazz music.
Sure. 'The Kite Runner' has elements of dealing with difficult past memories. The story is about a boy growing up in Afghanistan and his complex relationship with his friend, and it's full of memories that are both good and bad.
Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is a good choice. It has a complex plot and deep exploration of themes like love and the American Dream. Another one is 'A Christmas Carol', which is a short but powerful story with moral lessons. Also, 'The Necklace' is a classic short story that shares some similarities in terms of narrative style and the exploration of human nature.
Sure. I had a day where everything seemed to go wrong. I woke up with a sore throat. Then, as I was making breakfast, I burned the toast. I was already running late for an appointment. When I got outside, it started to pour rain and I didn't have an umbrella. I got drenched on my way to the appointment. Once there, I found out it had been cancelled and no one had informed me. It was just one of those days.
One example is 'The Outsiders'. It has elements of a 'bad boy' type of story. The characters from different social classes, some considered 'bad' in society's eyes, have complex relationships. Another is 'Wuthering Heights'. Heathcliff can be seen as a 'bad boy' figure. His love for Catherine is intense and tumultuous.
I'm not aware of any books specifically titled 'big cock short stories'. There might be some very niche or self - published works, but they are not common in mainstream literature.
Maybe 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It shares the characteristic of delving into deep emotions and human relationships in a concise way, much like 'like the sun short story'.
One popular 'bad boy love story' book is 'Twilight'. Edward Cullen can be seen as a bit of a bad boy. He has his dark secrets and brooding nature, which adds to the allure in his relationship with Bella.