What are the types of short fiction?

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Short fiction, also known as short stories, is a type of fiction that is typically brief in length and focuses on a single plot or character.

Here are some common types of short fiction:

Flash Fiction: Also known as micro-fiction, this is a very brief story that is typically under 1,000 words.

Fable: A fable is a short story that conveys a moral lesson, often featuring animals or inanimate objects as characters.

Parable: Similar to a fable, a parable is a short story that teaches a lesson or moral, but typically features human characters and is grounded in reality.

Short Story: A short story is a fully developed work of fiction that is typically between 1,000 and 10,000 words in length.

Novelette: A novelette is longer than a short story but shorter than a novella, typically between 7,500 and 17,500 words in length.

Novella: A novella is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel, typically between 17,500 and 40,000 words in length.

Each of these types of short fiction offers its own unique reading experience, with varying levels of depth and complexity.