Sure. One story could be about a lonely old man who finds a stray dog. They become friends and the dog fills his days with joy. Another might be a tale of a young girl's adventure in a magical forest. And there could also be a story of two friends who reunite after years apart.
Yes. It could include tales of adventure. Think about a story where a young adventurer sets out to explore an uncharted island within the limit of 1000 words. There might also be stories with a moral lesson at the end, teaching readers about kindness or perseverance.
Some of them might be 'Cried. Laughed. Life, in six words.' This shows the duality of life. 'New city. No friends. Made some.' It tells a story of starting anew and building connections. Also, 'Dreams big. Reality bites. Keep trying.' which is an inspiring story about not giving up in the face of the harshness of reality.
Sure. One story could be 'She found a key. It opened an old box. Inside was a letter from her long - lost love.'
Sure. One story could be about a lost dog. It wandered the streets alone until a kind girl found it. She took it home and gave it a loving family.
Yes. There's 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It's about a woman who borrows a diamond necklace for a party, loses it, and then has to endure years of hardship to pay for a replacement, only to find out in the end that the original necklace was fake. Also, 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway is a short but powerful story that leaves much to the reader's interpretation through its sparse dialogue.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great 1000 - word short story. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but want to give each other special Christmas gifts. The wife cuts and sells her long hair to buy a chain for her husband's watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. It's a touching story about love and sacrifice.
Sure. 'The Lottery' could be one of the great ones in such a collection. It has a very surprising ending that makes people think about human nature and social traditions.
There might be a story like 'A Day in the Sun'. In this story, a man who has been living a dull life suddenly gets a chance to experience a day full of extraordinary events. It shows how a single day can change one's perspective on life. The collection '2019 best short stories' is full of such interesting tales.
I'm not sure about all the stories in 'best 2019 short stories' specifically, but many short stories from such collections often explore human nature. For example, some might deal with the struggle of an individual against society, like a character trying to break free from the constraints of a conformist community.
Sorry, I don't have enough information to recommend specific stories from 'choices 2018 best stories' as I'm not familiar with all the content in it.