One common theme is cultural clash. For example, in a story where an American meets a Brazilian in the Amazon rainforest, their different cultural backgrounds create both conflict and attraction.
There is a story where a Japanese artist meets an Australian surfer on a small island in Indonesia. They bond over the beauty of the place and soon find themselves in love. It's a short yet sweet tale of cross - cultural love.
They often feature settings that are far from the familiar, like remote islands or ancient civilizations. The characters may have different cultural norms and behaviors compared to what we are used to. For example, in some short exotic stories, the characters might have unique marriage customs or religious practices.
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You can often find short exotic stories in some anthologies specifically dedicated to international or unusual tales. Libraries usually have a good collection of such books. Also, some online platforms like Project Gutenberg might have a selection of them, as it offers a wide range of free e - books including those with unique and exotic storylines.
Love against all odds is a very typical theme. Whether it's because of geographical distance, family opposition, or some other external factors, the lovers in exotic romance short stories often have to fight for their relationship. This creates a sense of drama and passion in the story. Also, the discovery of self through love is common. As the characters fall in love, they learn more about themselves, their desires, and their capabilities in the context of this exotic relationship.
One could consider 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson as an exotic short story in a sense. It has a very unique and somewhat disturbing village tradition that makes it stand out.