American short fiction has always thrived on intensity. Within a few pages, it can capture a lifetime, a heartbreak, or a national mood. The following pieces (tragic, witty, haunting, and strange) ...

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The film discusses the significance of the American short story as a unique literary form that captures the essence of human experience in a compressed format. It emphasizes the relatable nature of ...

Guest editor of the 2025 Best American Short Stories and author of the bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere, Celeste Ng hosts our annual celebration of one of the most esteemed anthologies of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. For more than 30 years, a guest editor has made the final selections for inclusion in the "Best American Short Stories." This ...

Good morning. New England helped introduce short fiction to America. A new story collection taps into the genre’s regional roots. Before I wanted to be a journalist, I wanted to write short stories. A ...

Actors Ivan Hernandez (And Just Like That...), Richard Masur (The Girls on the Bus), and Cynthia Nixon (The Gilded Age) honor the 2025 Best American Short Stories, curated and edited by bestselling ...