Originally published in 1886 and reprinted with an introduction by fiction fan Kirsty Logan, these deliciously dark tales have the hallmarks of classic ghost stories. Each of the nine anonymous tales ...

For many years, I assumed that the appeal of a short story was that it was, well, short. Instead of slowly reading a novel over weeks, the reader of these bite-size plots can experience character ...

There is a quieter, more succinct wing of literature that thrives on pithy conciseness: the short story. The authors of this art form have perfected the concept of this type of storytelling by ...

I’m at a bit of a loss over how to write about Toni Morrison’s “Recitatif.” The only short story ever written by the late Nobel laureate, who would have turned 91 this week, “Recitatif” was originally ...

The delicate art of the short story is practiced in every literary genre, but it’s perhaps never more effective than when it’s deployed for horror. Yes, horror novels can be vast, 100,000-word ...

Many readers know Neil Gaiman for his novels (American Gods, Stardust, Coraline) and comics (The Sandman), which are, admittedly, all brilliant and well worth your time. (Go read them, is that what ...

Is there anything better than settling down for a languid afternoon of reading your favorite novel cover to cover, perhaps on a park bench or in a field of delightful flowers? No, there isn't. But do ...

Freelance journalist and broadcaster, writing about music and the arts. We are a nation of storytellers - and if you ever needed proof, you need look no further than our short story writers. Despite ...

Spooky season is here and with it comes the desire to soak in all things horror. There are plenty of horror movies and novels to read this October, but if you’re looking for something a bit less ...

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