Well, if we think about it, the 'black bark story' could also be a modern story. It could be about an artist who is inspired by the black bark of a tree. The artist might see the unique patterns and colors of the black bark and create a series of paintings or sculptures based on it. This story could then be about the artist's journey of creativity and how the black bark influenced their work.
I'm not sure specifically which 'The Christmas Extravaganza A Bark Story' you are referring to. It could be a story about a dog during Christmas with some sort of extravagant events. Maybe it's about a dog's adventures during the Christmas holidays, like going to a big Christmas market or joining a family's Christmas celebration.
I don't know for sure. Sometimes manga availability can change. You could try doing a search on Mangago or checking related manga forums for the latest info.
In the 'no dogs bark short story', it could be that the lack of dogs barking is used as a symbol. For example, it might represent the suppression of a natural reaction or instinct. If the story is set during a time of war or unrest, the dogs not barking could mean that the animals, like the people, are too afraid or in a state of shock to react in the normal way. This would add to the overall atmosphere of the story, creating a feeling of tension and mystery.
Unfortunately, I can't tell you who the author of the 'bark of the night novel' is. There's not enough information provided. It could be a new release and the author is just starting to gain recognition, or it could be an older work that has been overlooked and its author has been forgotten.
Since I'm not familiar with this 'bark of the night novel', it's hard to say for sure. But generally, the 'bark' in the title makes me think of nature or animals. And 'of the night' gives it a sense of mystery. It could be a story about a character's journey during the night and they encounter something related to a bark, perhaps a discovery near a tree or an encounter with an animal that barks. It might also be a story about secrets that are revealed during the night and the bark is a metaphor for something that has been hidden.