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Learn about the plot, characters, and themes of Flannery O'Connor's Southern gothic short story, published in 1953. The story follows a family of six who are killed by an escaped convict named The Misfit, except for the grandmother who tries to reason with him.
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that can be read in a single sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents. Learn about the origins, characteristics, genres and authors of short stories from ancient to modern times.
A short story by Shirley Jackson about a dystopian village that practices a brutal annual ritual of stoning a random person. Learn about the plot details, the controversial response from readers and critics, and the possible interpretations of the story's themes.
A classic short story by Mark Twain about a gambler who bets on his frog's jumping skills. Learn about the story's publication history, plot summary, translations and plagiarism claims.
Arena (short story) Fredric Brown: Analog Science Fiction: 1944 Armaments Race: Arthur C. Clarke: Adventure: 1954 Arvies: Adam-Troy Castro: Lightspeed Magazine: 2010 Auto-da-Fé (short story) Roger Zelazny: Dangerous Visions: 1967 Azathoth (short story) H. P. Lovecraft: Leaves 1938 Baby, You Were Great: Kate Wilhelm: Orbit 2: 1968 Backstage ...
A classic science fiction short story by Jerome Bixby, published in 1953 and adapted for The Twilight Zone. It depicts a boy with god-like powers who can transform and kill anyone he dislikes in a secluded town.
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