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short storyville

Some of my favorite short stories. A mix of what you may have read in school and newer, internet-ish ones.

Please read at least one before leaving the site.

Title Author Synopsis
3D Workers Island Tony Domenico A horror story about a screensaver, made by the creator of Petscop.
The Father-Thing Phillip K. Dick Charles notices that something is off about his father.
Cathedral Raymond Carver A man is unhappy about his wife's blind friend's visit.
So Much Water, So Close To Home Raymond Carver A wife deals with the aftermath of her husband finding a dead body.
The Most Dangerous Game Richard Connell The highly esteemed hunter Rainsford finds himself as the hunted.
The Lottery Shirley Jackson A village gathers for their monthly lottery.
The Pot Of Gold John Cheever A couple struggles with luck.
Bobok Fyodor Dostoevsky Ivan visits a graveyard. Bobok, bobok.....
Hills Like White Elephants Ernest Hemingway A man and girl talk while waiting for their train.
How Beautiful With Shoes Wilbur Daniel Steele Amarantha is confronted by a lover.
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been Joyce Carol Oates Connie gets a strange visitor. (I've heard this can be a distressing read, so please be careful!)
Psychosis Matt Dymerski John has reason to believe that everyone's disappeared. (it's a classic ok)