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- “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. While not exactly a philosophical or political tale like our first two examples, this twisty short story from Dahl does delve into some shady moral territory.
- “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. A perennial feature in many a high school syllabus, Shirley Jackson’s best-known short story clinically details an unusual ritual that takes place in a small town.
- “How to Become a Writer” by Lorrie Moore. Told in the second person point of view, this story from Moore’s debut anthology Self-Help takes an honest look at the inner life of a struggling artist.
- “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian. In the Social Media Age, no short story has gone viral the way this New Yorker contribution from Roupenian has. Arriving at the height of #MeToo, it begins with 20-year-old Margot embarking on the early stages of flirtation with an older man, Robert.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Without further ado, here’s our list of great short stories you can read for free right now. The list features a blend of works from contemporary authors, as well as short stories from your favorite classic authors. Read on for our complete list of free short stories!
Jan 1, 2023 · Check out our post on the 100 must-read contemporary short story collections, 20 must-read short stories on audio, and the best short stories of all time! Free short stories to save to your Pocket app (or whatever you use) and read on the go!
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Read the best contemporary short stories for free on Reedsy Prompts. From romance to literary fiction; our collection includes them all. Choose now from 8960+ short contemporary stories and start reading online!
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