short story
noun
: an invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot
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her very first short story was accepted for publication in a local journal
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The real proof of life for these short stories will be the success of the movies made from them.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Then transform my answers into a funny short story highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 May 2025
Separately, the writer has landed a deal with Simon & Schuster/Atria new horror imprint 12:01 Books to expand the short story into a novel.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Then transform my answers into a funny short story highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 May 2025
Separately, the writer has landed a deal with Simon & Schuster/Atria new horror imprint 12:01 Books to expand the short story into a novel.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for short story
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“Short story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20story. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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