I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read this exact 'the mill short story'. But typically in mill - related stories, there could be the mill owner, who is often a powerful figure making decisions about the mill's operations. There might also be the workers, who could be from different backgrounds and have their own stories and struggles related to working in the mill.
Well, it might be about the relationship between man and industry. The mill in the story could represent industry, and it may explore how people interact with it, whether it's in terms of working there, depending on it for livelihood, or being affected by its presence in the community. For example, the characters might face challenges or opportunities brought by the mill.
A puppy mill is a place where dogs are bred in large numbers, often in poor conditions. The sad short story could be about a puppy from a mill that was malnourished, living in a cramped and dirty cage. It might have been separated from its mother too early and was sickly. Eventually, it was sold to an unsuspecting buyer who then had to deal with a lot of health problems in the puppy.
The main characters might include a brave mill worker who is not easily scared by the ghostly goings - on. There could also be an old - timer who has some knowledge about the mill's history and might suspect what's causing the ghostly presence.
Well, in the 'ghost in the mill short story', the plot typically centers around the mill as a key location. There might be a backstory about how the ghost came to be in the mill. It could be due to some tragic event that took place there in the past, like an accident or a murder. The story may then follow the characters as they either try to figure out what the ghost wants or try to get rid of it.
A sad short puppy mill story could be about a puppy that was born with a defect because of the bad breeding conditions in the mill. The owners of the mill didn't care and just left it to fend for itself. It was bullied by the other puppies because it was different. The puppy was always the last one to get food, if there was any left at all. Eventually, it was abandoned by the mill when they thought it was no longer useful.
Well, it could be a fictional 'old mill story'. It might involve a mystery that took place in or around the old mill. For example, there could be a hidden treasure in the mill that the characters are trying to find. Or perhaps it's a love story where two people meet at the old mill and their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of the mill's rustic charm.