Four Core Fiction

Getting to the Heart of StoryEvery story has a moment were waiting for-a climactic scene that sends an electric pulse of emotion through us-a moment of catharsis. In the Story Grid Universe weve analyzed hundreds of stories looking for the source of that electricity. And now weve gotten to the heart of the matter in what were calling the Four Core Framework: A core need satisfied or denied through the change of a core value in a core event that elicits a core emotion.In this collection of twelve original works of fiction-one for each of our twelve story genres-we showcase the core events that make an audience gasp sigh or cry when they experience the emotional release they seek.This anthology was written and edited by intrepid members of our Story Grid community inspired by the core events of masterworks in each genre. We hope it will encourage writers to explore new ways to improve their craft and captivate readers.Stories by GenreAction: Goliath Approaches by Leslie Watts edited by Rachelle Ramirez War: The Confession by Tim Grahl edited by Valerie FrancisHorror: Outpost 5 by J. Thorn edited by Ira HeinichenCrime: Let Justice Prevail by Mark McGinn edited by Leslie Watts Thriller: X Pass by Rebekah Olson edited by Randall Surles Western: High Plains Migration by Shelley Sperry edited by Larry Pass Love: I Brush My Teeth Left-Handed and Other Reasons You Should Date Me by Rebecca Monterusso Edited by Danielle Kiowski Performance: Jaws by Courtney Harrell edited by Melanie NaumannSociety: Above All Else by Shawn Coyne edited by Tim GrahlStatus: The Good Daughter by Rachelle Ramirez edited by Anne Hawley Morality: An Artists Test by Kimberly Kessler edited by Abigail K Perry Worldview: Elixir by Julia Blair edited by Catherine Lunardon