Short story
Short story noun - A work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel.
Usage example: her very first short story was accepted for publication in a local journal
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Yarn and short story are semantically related. in short work of fiction topic. In some cases you can use "Yarn" instead a noun phrase "Short story".
Yarn
Yarn noun - A fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving.
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Nearby Word: yarning
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