- Friendship
- Love
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Hope
- Redemption
- Identity
- Coming of age
- Loss and grief
- Transformation
- Overcoming obstacles
Morals for short stories can include:
- Kindness is important
- It's important to be brave and stand up for what you believe in
- Everyone makes mistakes, but what matters is what you learn from them
- It's important to be grateful for what you have
- Love can overcome any obstacle
- You should never give up on your dreams
- It's never too late to change your life for the better