A well-told short story can remain with the reader for years, if not the rest of their lives. From shocking to mournful, these are some of the most-read short stories ever written.

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As a high school English teacher, Dave Patterson spends far more time reading and thinking about short stories than most people. It’s time well spent, since he’s also a writer of short stories who’s ...

The makers of “Bojack Horseman” return with a human and humane comedy about the power of memory. By James Poniewozik James Poniewozik is the chief television critic for The New York Times. He last ...

Eight short stories by Harper Lee will be published for the first time on Tuesday, in a collection titled “The Land of Sweet Forever.” ...