A subplot is a secondary plot, or a strand of the main plot that runs parallel to it and supports it1. It is usually found in plays, novels, short stories, television shows, and movies.You would not find a subplot in a short story because a short story is too brief and focused to accommodate more than one plot. A short story typically has one main plot that revolves around a single conflict, theme, or character. A subplot would distract from the main plot and make the story too complex and confusing for the reader. A short story does not have enough space or time to develop a subplot and connect it to the main plot in a meaningful way. A subplot would also dilute the impact and message of the main plot by introducing unnecessary details and events.