Thisstory is “To Build A Fire” by Jack London, about an unnamed protagonist who ventures out in the subzero tundra of the Yukon Territory, accompanied by his dog, to visit his friends—ignoring warnings from an older man about the dangers of hiking alone. The protagonist underestimates the harsh conditions. Building a fire becomes essential to survival. Man vs Nature!
Zona Gale was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and short story author, best known for her novel and play, “Miss Lulu Bett”, which earned...
Although Glaspell is known for her feminist works, this story is told from the perspective of a displaced male in American society. (When listening...
Here we have two stories by Ambrose Bierce, in honor of Veterans Day: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and “The Crime at Pickett's...