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A Madman's Diary - Short Story Example
by Lu Xun - Short Story Author
Through the perspective of a "madman," this story reveals the man-eating nature of feudal ethics. Presented in diary format, the protagonist, in his paranoid delusions, perceives that everyone around him wants to eat him, ultimately discovering that thousands of years of Chinese history is a history of "cannibalism." Explore this compelling short story.
Love in a Fallen City - Short Story Example
by Eileen Chang - Short Story Author
A love story between Bai Liusu and Fan Liuyuan set in war-torn Hong Kong. One is a divorced woman who has returned to her family in defeat, the other a cynical playboy. War consummates their romance while destroying a city. Explore this compelling short story.
A Maverick Pig - Short Story Example
by Wang Xiaobo - Short Story Author
Through the story of a pig that refuses to be penned and pursues freedom, this tale metaphorically explores how individuals maintain independent thinking and a free spirit in society. Explore this compelling short story.
The Mirror Room - Short Story Example
by Eleanor Blackwood - Short Story Author
A young woman inherits an old mansion and discovers a locked room filled with mirrors that show more than just reflections. Explore this compelling short story.
The Last Broadcast - Short Story Example
by Eleanor Blackwood - Short Story Author
A late-night radio host receives increasingly disturbing calls during what will become his final broadcast. Explore this compelling short story.
The Gardener - Short Story Example
by Eleanor Blackwood - Short Story Author
A suburban neighborhood hires a mysterious gardener whose plants grow with unnatural speed and beauty—but at a terrible cost. Explore this compelling short story.
The Echo House - Short Story Example
by Eleanor Blackwood - Short Story Author
A family moves into a house where every sound echoes back moments later, but the echoes begin to change, revealing terrible futures. Explore this compelling short story.
The Substitute - Short Story Example
by Eleanor Blackwood - Short Story Author
A substitute teacher arrives at a high school and slowly replaces more than just the regular teacher. Explore this compelling short story.
The Locked Room Legacy - Short Story Example
by Detective James Morrison - Short Story Author
A renowned mystery writer is found dead in a locked room during his birthday party. His granddaughter, an aspiring detective, must solve the impossible murder. Explore this compelling short story.
The Vanishing Violinist - Short Story Example
by Detective James Morrison - Short Story Author
A world-famous violinist disappears during a concert intermission, leaving behind only her priceless violin and a cryptic musical note. Explore this compelling short story.
The Lighthouse Keeper's Dream - Short Story Example
by Maya Rodriguez - Short Story Author
An elderly lighthouse keeper who never gave up on his dream of painting inspires a young artist to pursue her passion despite obstacles. Explore this compelling short story.
Seeds of Tomorrow - Short Story Example
by Maya Rodriguez - Short Story Author
A young girl transforms an abandoned lot in her neighborhood into a community garden, inspiring others to believe in positive change. Explore this compelling short story.
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