short story
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Diles Que No Me Maten found its name in a short story by iconic Mexican writer Juan Rulfo, the author of “Pedro Páramo.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Jolene” became the subject of the short story “Jolene: A Life,” by E.L.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Prabhakar had assigned “Bettering Myself,” a short story by acclaimed author Ottessa Moshfegh, in her Freshman English II course.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
The six-page hand-written short story, Pryce's Buoy, has been transcribed in full for the first time and studied by Sarah Dillon, professor of literature at the University of Cambridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The ring was not exactly flashy, but the shine coming off it told a short story: the kid had some money.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
