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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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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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Apr 5, 2022 · “The Fall River Axe Murders” by Angela Carter in Burning Your Boats. What happens in the seconds leading up to Lizzie Borden’s parents’ infamous murder? Carter sets the scene. “Division by Zero” by Ted Chiang in Stories of Your Life.
