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Public Domain Short Stories. In the United States, books or stories published in 1928 or earlier are now in the public domain (as of 2024). These works are free to use and reproduce as you like. Be aware that translations of public domain stories are not necessarily in the public domain as well. Make sure the translation is also old enough to ...
Jan 1, 2023 · This was Anthony Marra’s first published short story, and works as an outline for his novel A Constellation of Vital Phenomenon. It’s the kind of story you read while holding your breath. “The Fruit of My Woman”by Han Kang (Granta) This story was written in 1997 before the publication of The Vegetarian.
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Midnight Breakfast is a free online literary magazine that publishes short stories, essays, and nonfiction. They publish stories and ideas from diverse voices and are looking to “spark conversation” with “good friends over greasy food.”. So if this at all intrigues you, check out their very eclectic catalogue of free stories.
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The wonderful thing about short stories is that you can typically finish them in one sitting. And, with many of them available online, you can enjoy one even on your lunch break or while waiting for dinner to come out of the oven. Short stories are also a great way to try out new authors, without needing to invest either money or time in reading a ...
If classic short stories are not your thing, this collection of contemporary short stories may suit you better:
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Feb 22, 2019 · Read the story for free courtesy of The TSS. ‘The Semplica Girl Diaries’ by George Saunders “Work, work, work. Stupid work. Am so tired of work.” Read the story in The New Yorker. ‘Bullet in the Brain’ by Tobias Wolff “The bullet is already in the brain; it won’t be outrun forever, or charmed to a halt.
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In 2021, Project Gutenberg celebrated the first eBook for reading enjoyment and unlimited free redistribution. This eBook was created on July 4, 1971 by Project Gutenberg’s founder, Michael S. Hart. Read more about this lasting innovation. Project Gutenberg is grateful to all volunteers who helped to reach this milestone anniversary.
