Yep. My sister's CS roomate was facinated by her, but L, having never grown up in the church was all, "Yeah, whatever."

A beloved great uncle was the First Reader for his Christian Science congregation for many years, but he applied the teachings only to himself. He'd suggest to others that they go to the doctor, and I can't imagine him thinking that other people's illnesses were somehow their fault. His faith was something that guided him alone. He was also 100+ when he died, so it worked for him.

I know there was stuff with G's sister having cancer and no one telling him. I can't even imagine what it was like finding out LB had a severe illness and him coming from that background.

"To Build a Fire" by Jack London.

That's an excellent one! What about "The Rocking Horse Winner?" "An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge"?

What are some of your favorite short stories?

I've always loved "The Necklace" by Maupassant and "The Lottery" by Jackson. Others?

"The Yellow Wallpaper."

"Horsie" by Dorothy Parker. At least I think that's the title. That one breaks me in half.

java, one or both or all of us should be around for most of the weekend. When were you thinking of? Want to hang out a bit or go get some coffee or just take Matilda out for a walk as well, or just do you just have time for a grab-n-go?

Hang outage would be great, if you have time. I'll write to your profile addy.

The Tell-Tale Heart

There are a shitload of sci fi short stories I love, but I don't remember titles. Pick a couple Ray Bradburys at random, and you'll hit something. Asimov too.

Oh! Roald Dahl. I love his work too.

Oooh, those are all great. What about "Paul's Case" or "A Jury of Her Peers"?

I love short stories. They may be my favorite vehicle.

What are some of your favorite short stories?

Johnny Mnemonic. Mimsy Were the Borogoves. Nightfall by Isaac Asimov.

I don't usually enjoy short stories as a reader and would have no idea how to write one, because, and I know this will sound silly, they're too short. I like more time to connect to the fictional world and characters. My favorite thing as a reader and my dream of developing as a writer is something like Sharpe or Aubrey/Maturin--20 or so novels about a good character sounds just about right to me.