Plot does not anchor or propel New Yorker editor Clare Sestanovich's debut short story collection, Objects of Desire.It isn't of much interest here. Women take odd jobs, live with polyamorous ...

Some of the most romantic love stories are Russian classics, and Anton Chekhov's short stories are proof. Here are four of our favorite quotes from Chekhov's most romantic writing, featuring love ...

Samanta Schweblin's new short stories take place against familiar everyday scenes. But she twists and turns those moments in unexpected and chilling ways. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with the author.

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to ...

The short stories in Jamel Brinkley's second collection, 'Witness,' don't just reveal stories of violence, gentrification and racism — they put you inside them.