Short Stories

The Sisters [James Joyce] [Modernist, Avant Garde]

Three nights in succession I had found myself in Great Britain-street at that hour, as if by Providence. Three nights also I had raised my eyes to that lighted square of window and speculated. I seemed to understand that it would occur at night. But in spite of the Providence that had led my feet, and in spite of the reverent...

The Call of Cthulhu By H. P. Lovecraft ( www.hplovecraft.com )

A story about cosmic horror, forbidden knowledge, and the insignificance of humanity in the face of ancient, powerful entities as lovecraft writes one of his best works with his customary themes. The story delves into the idea that some truths are better left undiscovered, as they can drive individuals to madness. Hope yall...

Harrison Bergeron [Vonnegut] [Sci-Fi]

The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren't only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody was smarter than anybody else. Nobody was better looking than anybody else. Nobody was stronger or quicker than anybody else. All this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th...

17776: What Football Will Look Like in the Future ( www.sbnation.com )

This is one of my favorites, it's an interactive reading experience sort of, but it works on mobile as well as desktop and it is really not what the title makes it sound like. It's quite an amazing read. Maybe a little too long for this place but thought I'd share! Let me know if you like it! There's a sequel as well!

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