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great really short stories

The Shadow of Great Britain

The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)
Fantasy
1974 Chs
My Pet Beast is really not an Evil God

My Pet Beast is really not an Evil God

Gary Smith arrived in a peculiar world of beastmasters, where an ancient taboo was reborn from the depth of time, and an evil god was lurking. In this world, birds and beasts, rivers and mountains, even elements could spawn spiritual power and turn into pet beasts. Among them, the powerful ones became ecological niches by themselves, radiating secret realm ecosystems such as the Yellow Spring, Skeleton Kingdom, Succubus Nest, and Kingdom of the Sky Tree, nurturing countless followers. The beastmasters make contracts with the pet beasts, nurture them, and control the spiritual power. After witnessing the "Taboo Sun" event, Gary Smith obtained the ability to extract materials from everything in the world and compile "Secret Food". Through the Evolutionary Secret Food, the combination of "The Shattered Dusk World" + "Ancient Dragon’s Dead Egg" results in the Feast of the End. When the pet beast consumes it, it evolves into the Dusk Dragon God. The Dusk Domain erodes the world, turning into the God at the end of time. The Skill Secret Food allows the pet beasts to plunder skills from everything, becoming omniscient and omnipotent. The Sacrificial Secret Food snatches the taboo time, sacrifices the ancient beings, and blasphemes against the gods. His style of beast control also started to become peculiar. There is the Spider Shadow that devours ancient dragons and weaves dreams of all lives with its threads, the Red Master that pollutes the multiverse, and the Devourer of the Realms, who consumes worlds... In response to this, he explained, "My pet beasts are just a bit peculiar. They really are not evil gods!"
Eastern
1841 Chs
What are the characteristics of great really short stories?
One characteristic is a strong and immediate impact. Since they are short, they need to quickly grab the reader's attention. For example, in 'The Lottery', the seemingly normal start quickly turns into a disturbing situation. Another is the ability to convey complex ideas in a concise way. In 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', complex themes about human nature and the unknown are presented in just a few pages. Also, great short stories often have memorable characters despite their short length, like the couple in 'The Gift of the Magi' who are so selfless.
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2024-11-15 00:14
Where can I find really great short stories?
You could explore subscription-based reading apps or platforms. Some of them curate high-quality short stories for users. Another option is to follow authors you like on social media; they might share their short stories or recommend good ones.
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2024-10-06 21:18
Can you recommend some great really short stories?
Well, 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway is a great short story. It's very short but full of subtext about a couple's relationship and a difficult decision they might be facing. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is also a remarkable short story. It shows the mental state of a woman who is confined and slowly going mad. And there's 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe, which is a classic horror short story that explores the mind of a murderer.
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2024-11-14 20:40
Best Jokes Short Stories: What makes a short joke story really great?
Simplicity. A great short joke story is simple and to the point. For example, 'I'm reading a book about anti - gravity. It's impossible to put down.' It gets right to the humor without a lot of extra details.
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2024-11-28 06:33
Can you share some really really short stories about friendship from'really really short stories'?
A short story of friendship could be: 'A woman dropped her books. Another helped. They started chatting and became friends. It shows how a small act can start a friendship.
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2024-11-29 09:29
What are some really really short stories?
One really short story could be: 'A man saw a coin on the ground. He picked it up. His day got better.'
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2024-11-29 01:10
What are the characteristics of the stories in 'the best really really short stories'?
Most of them are highly impactful. They often leave a strong impression on the reader. Like, they might have a twist at the end that completely changes your perception of the whole story, making you think about it long after you've finished reading.
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2024-11-04 00:29
What are some of the great short stories in the Folio Book of Great Short Stories?
Well, stories like 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' might be included. It's a dark and thought - provoking piece that shows the unexpected turns in life and human nature. Also, 'The Cask of Amontillado' is a classic in the collection perhaps, with its tale of revenge and mystery.
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2024-12-07 03:32
What are some really short short stories?
One really short short story could be: 'The cat jumped. It landed on its feet. The end.'
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2024-11-21 16:20
Can you recommend some great short stories from '5 great short stories'?
One of the great short stories from that collection might be 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a masterful story that uses very concise language to convey deep emotions and a complex relationship between two characters.
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2024-11-07 21:51
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