Definition: A short story is a brief work of fiction. It usually contains one major conflict and often only one major character. Its brevity usually suggests concise narration and limited setting.
Examples: "The Things They Carried" is a collection of short stories by Tim O'Brien that catalogs the variety of tangible and intangible things the soldiers of Alpha Company brought on their missions during the Vietnam War.
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