The "Short Story" is still the Cinderella of fiction. Misunderstood, ignored, confined (all too often) to the kitchen. It is the preserve of "women's weeklies" and small-press publications, which even as a contributor you cannot help but feel are only read by other contributors.
If I've convinced you on the principle of the short story, but you fancy a change of theme...check out [[Revenge of the Lawn]].