Most people are familiar the standard narrative arc structure (which makes for compelling storytelling): normalcy -> conflict -> (rising action to) climax -> r

Most people are familiar the standard narrative arc structure (which makes for compelling storytelling): normalcy -> conflict -> (rising action to) climax -> resolution. In flash fiction (i.e. very short fiction), the same elements exist, but due to brevity constraints, it starts the story in the middle, i.e. the point of conflict or climax, and then resolves the other parts along the way. I think creators who understand how to exploit this structure could potentially make some really compelling short videos. Example: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn."