Hey loves,
I realised I have quite the collection of amazing short stories amassed from my years of moulding young minds (and definitely not playing them early ’90’s hip-hop).
So I thought ‘hey, why not share some of my favourites with you all completely unsolicited because I’m annoying like that’ and ‘I think my cat has telepathic powers’ but mostly the first thing.
A Perfect Day for Bananafish- J.D. Salinger
This is just perfection. It’s dark, it’s bizarre, it’s vintage Salinger and I love it.
Guests of the Nation- Frank O’ Connor
Frank O’ Connor is truly one of the best writers of short fiction. This story may require a little background knowledge on the Irish War of Independence but anyone would enjoy it. If you’re not completely moved by the ending, then you may be a psychopath. Special mention to First Confession also; it’s hilarious.
Man vs Nature…who will win?
Spoiler: Nature, obvs
The Cask of Amontillado- Edgar Allan Poe
This story is all kinds of f**ked up and I f**king love it. A story so nice, I swore twice. Special mention to The Tell-Tale Heart also.
Genesis and Catastrophe- Roald Dahl
The twist in this is great and really makes you think. Also, Dahl rules.
You guys enjoy reading and I’m going to continue brunching while I still can:
🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
