Short Stories

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Hey storytellers! 📖 Welcome to our cozy corner for short stories – whether you're spinning your own yarns or diving into favorites. Grab a virtual seat, share your quick tales, and soak up the creativity. From original gems to cherished classics, let's have a blast with bite-sized narratives. It's all about the love of short stories and the joy of sharing. Join the fun!

Join us in crafting worlds, evoking emotions, and embracing the power of concise narratives. Explore and post short stories whether original or not. (Try and avoid Piracy) Let your imagination unfold in this haven for short story enthusiasts!

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Welcome to Short Stories! (literature.cafe)

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Hey there!

Welcome to our awesome short story community, this space is all about you. Share your wild ideas, your cozy narratives, or just drop in for some good old story-loving vibes. Let's enjoy these literary snapshots that allow for an intense exploration within our busy lives.

In this space, we celebrate the magic of short stories—those nuggets of narrative brilliance that pack a punch in just a few paragraphs. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or someone who's just discovering the joy of compact tales, you've found your tribe here.

Here's to weaving stories together and making this community a canvas for creativity, connection, and countless literary adventures!

Warmest regards,

Lacanoodle.

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A Rose for Emily By William Faulkner (www.commonlit.org)

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Southern Gothic is a uniquely beautiful genre.

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A Sound of Thunder By Ray Bradbury (www.astro.sunysb.edu)

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Ray Bradbury on the butterfly effect.... Yes please

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The Gift of the Magi By O. Henry (americanenglish.state.gov)

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Even if you think you haven't read this, you probably have. Or heard the story. An absolute classic.

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The Rocking-Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence (www.classicshorts.com)

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The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman (www.nlm.nih.gov)

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Psychological horror for anyone who loves a bit of feminist literature. Although its just a great read all round gor anyone. Strongly recommend.

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings By Gabriel Garcia Márquez (www.ndsu.edu)

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The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov (involarium.org)

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (www.newyorker.com)

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Amber Caron, "What The Birds Knew". (www.storymagazine.org)

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Zach Williams, "Trial Run". (www.theparisreview.org)

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Ethan Canin, "The Palace Thief". (www.theparisreview.org)

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A Shower of Gold by Donald Barthelme (www.jessamyn.com)

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Peter Watts, "The Things" (clarkesworldmagazine.com)

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Lorrie Moore, "Dance In America". (www.newyorker.com)

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Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect (infosec.pub)

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Warning: mental health, violence and sexual triggers throughout.

Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect

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Andy Weir, "The Egg". (www.galactanet.com)

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Lynn Coady, "Wireless". (thewalrus.ca)

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Ben Jahn, "Dance Dance Revolution". (tinhouse.com)

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Sierraville by Mary Grimm. (www.carvezine.com)

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A Distant Episode by Paul Bowles (static1.squarespace.com)

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Stephen M.A., "The Owl". (apex-magazine.com)

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Akis Linardos, "What Is Conjured Shall Vanish". (apex-magazine.com)

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"God’s Breath" by W.A. Hamilton. (www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com)

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The Spinoza of Market Street by Isaac Bashevis Singer (fullreads.com)

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