Short Story ShapesFrom Making Shapely Fiction

Freytag’s PyramidA classic, but not the only way to think about it

The Last LapStory begins close to end

JourneyCan be literal or metaphorical

VisitationA stranger comes to town/knocking on door

Bear at the DoorCharacter has a problem that is immediately

pressing and requires action

Blue MoonThe world of magic, myth, mystery, dreams

Something that would happen “once in a blue moon”

The MetamorphosisFranz Kafka

What shapes can you think of?