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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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A Perfect Day for Bananafish by J.D. Salinger (xpressenglish.com)
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I was about ten years old (too young) when I read this for the first time. At that age I was accustomed to banal stories about clever grasshoppers and friendly bears.

I'm sure my jaw literally dropped when I got to the end-- but I also realized how powerful a story could be. I'll never forget that first time.

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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)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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