Short Story Sunday: Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets, Jack Finney
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Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets, Jack Finney
This nail biter about a workaholic chasing a sheet of paper out on a skyscraper ledge would make anyone re-think his dedication to career over love and family. It can be read for free here: http://www.is.wayne.edu/MNISSANI/20302005/Deadman.htm
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Lately I’ve been working on the overwhelming task of thinning out my book collection; it’s something no book lover likes to do, but let’s face it, every once in a while it has to be done, either to clear clutter or make room for more.
It’s no surprise that a good portion of my collection is devoted to short story collections. I’ve read my share of great stories, and I’ve read my share of awful ones—but I’ve also read my share of a few that blew me away to the point at which I’ll never forget them. So instead of doing a typical “Top” list, I decided instead to focus on ones which fall into the last category (please note that in my “about” descriptions I tried to be spoiler-free). Do you have any that have made a lasting impression on you? Leave them in the comments.
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About kristipetersenschoonover
A ghost story writer who still sleeps with the lights on, Kristi Petersen Schoonover’s fiction has appeared in countless magazines and anthologies. She has received three Norman Mailer Writers Colony Residencies, served as a co-editor for Read Short Fiction, has judged both writing and grant competitions and co-hosts the Dark Discussions Podcast. Her work Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole is a collection of ghost stories set in Disney Parks; her novel, Bad Apple, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She’s also a member of the New England Horror Writers Association. More info: www.kristipetersenschoonover.comPosted on July 12, 2015, in Short Stories and tagged character/conflict/crisis/change structure examples, Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets, Jack Finney, suspense stories, workaholics. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.
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