A short story with a moral is a :

Parable

The correct answer is Option (2) → Parable

• 1. Drabble: A very short work of fiction that is exactly 100 words long. It does not necessarily convey a moral.
  2. Parable: A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, making it the best fit for a short story with a moral.
  3. Manuscript: A written or typed document, often a draft of a longer work, which does not specifically refer to a short story with a moral.
  4. Anecdote: A brief, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person, but it may not always carry a moral lesson.