What is a 250 word story called?
Postcard fiction
Postcard fiction is just what it sounds like—a story that could fit on a postcard. It's typically around 250 words

What is the best story of all time?
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin.

What Makes a Good Short Story? The four elements necessary for your story structure are character, plot, setting, and tension. Balancing these elements is the first step to making your creative writing amazing.

What are 7 types of short stories?
What is a Short Story?
10 Types of Short Stories that You Might Not Know: Given below are 10 types of short stories that you could make use of while writing short stories:
Anecdote: An anecdote is a type of storytelling about a real person and/or incident. ...
Drabble: ...
Fable: ...
Feghoot: ...
Flash Fiction: ...
Frame Story. ...
Mini-saga.

How do I get story ideas?
You can get compelling plot ideas by reading the news or historical texts or watching documentaries. You can also use an existing nonfiction book to inspire a fictional novel, short story, or script. Thinking more broadly, you can source inspiration from a podcast, a poem, or even a self-help book.