Genre: Short Story
The Mask
A chilling tale in which a respected man’s hidden obsession with youth and pleasure is revealed through a grotesque final discovery.…
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Rust
Brief story about the emotional decay and regrets of a man reflecting on a lost love…
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The Devil
An old peasant is lured into a grim moral dilemma when he's paid to watch over a dying woman, only to confront the raw struggle between greed, death, and human decency…
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An Old Man
Poignant short story that explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the inevitable passage of time through the life of a frail, forgotten old man…
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The Piece of String
Story of a man falsely accused of theft after picking up a piece of string, highlighting themes of truth, reputation, and social injustice…
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The Signal
Suspenseful short story about a man who encounters a mysterious signalman and becomes entangled in a chilling and supernatural experience…
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Two Friends
Poignant story about two friends who, during the Franco-Prussian War, take a final fishing trip together and face a tragic end when they refuse to betray their country…
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The Jewels
Story about a man who discovers that his late wife's supposedly fake jewelry is real and valuable, leading him to question her fidelity and ultimately change his life…
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Travel is so Broadening
“Travel Is So Broadening” is a book by Sinclair Lewis. In this work, Lewis brings to life the talk and actions common to the middle classes of America…
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To Build a Fire
“To Build a Fire” is a harrowing narrative that explores the fatal consequences of a man’s hubris and lack of respect for nature’s power…
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