Perhaps 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad has elements of a'short circuit novel'. The way the narrator's journey into the heart of Africa is filled with sudden revelations, and the overall dark and often unexpected turn of events can be seen as a disruption to a more straightforward narrative. The story doesn't always follow the expected path of a typical adventure or exploration story, which could be likened to a short circuit in the narrative structure.
One example could be 'The Great Gatsby'. In the story, Gatsby experiences a short - lived hope of winning Daisy back. He throws grand parties in the hope of attracting her, and for a short while it seems possible. But then things change quickly and his dreams are shattered.
Let's say the short story is about a young girl who finds a magic key. In the novel version, we can start by expanding her character. She could be an orphan living in a small town with a mysterious past. The magic key could lead to different worlds, and we can create various sub - plots for each world she visits. We could also introduce new characters like a wise old wizard who helps her understand the power of the key and a villain who wants to steal it for his own evil purposes.
One possible example could be a story about a coal miner. It's short but shows his daily hardships, like the dangerous work in the mines, the long hours, and his simple dreams. The writing style is straightforward, without too much flowery language, just like a hobnail short story would be.
Sure. Once upon a time, the wind was a naughty boy. He ran through the forest, making the trees dance. The leaves were his playmates, and he tossed them around with glee. He blew into the old lady's chimney and made her fire flicker, just for fun.
Here is another one. There was a young boy named Tom. Tom was an adventurer at heart. One morning, he found an old map in his attic. The map showed the location of a buried treasure. He set off on a journey. Along the way, he faced challenges like crossing a wide river and climbing a steep hill. Finally, he reached the spot marked on the map and found the treasure. For a storyboard, each of these events could be a frame.
An 'alamat short story' could be the one regarding the origin of a particular river. The story goes that a kind - hearted nymph was in love with a mortal. But when the mortal was killed in a war, the nymph's tears flowed endlessly and formed the river. This story not only gives an origin story but also touches on themes of love and loss.
Sure. There was once a man and a woman who bet on whether a stray cat would choose to stay with the man or the woman. The woman thought the cat would be more drawn to her because she was more gentle. The man thought his charm would win the cat over. They both tried different ways to attract the cat. In the end, the cat chose the man, much to the woman's surprise.
Sure. One example could be a story where a young girl discovers she has the ability to communicate with animals in a world where such a thing is considered abnormal. Her family wants her to hide this ability, but she meets a group of outcasts who also have unique powers. They decide to fight against the norms of society to be accepted as they are.
Sorry, I don't have a specific example of 'a mouthful short story' on hand. It could be any short story that has a lot going on in it, like some of the short stories by Edgar Allan Poe where there are complex psychological elements and detailed descriptions.
One example could be a short story where the main character is a bully who gets away with treating others horribly throughout the story, and there is no moral lesson or comeuppance at the end. It's just a display of mean - spirited behavior.