I'm not certain who Larry Novak is without more context. He could be the author who created this original Christmas story, or perhaps a character within the story itself.
Another possibility for the neighbours top stories is related to local problems or solutions. Say, there was a problem with stray animals in the neighborhood. Some neighbours came together, formed a group, and found a way to deal with it humanely. This kind of story of community cooperation and problem - solving can easily become one of the top stories among the neighbours.
I'm not sure if there was a character named Larry Novak in 'A Christmas Story'. I don't recall such a name from the movie. It could be a relatively minor character or perhaps not in the movie at all.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many 'neighbours short story'. It might be about the relationships between neighbours, like their daily interactions, conflicts or friendships.
Yes, there are some. In some classic novels, there might be complex relationships between neighbours that could involve sexual undertones. For example, in 'Madame Bovary', Emma Bovary has affairs which could be seen as a form of inappropriate relations with people in her community, though not strictly just neighbours. However, these are often used to explore themes like dissatisfaction, morality, and the consequences of improper actions.