Announcing the 2016 O. Henry Prize Stories

Announcing the 2016 O. Henry Prize Stories

The Best Short Fiction of the Year

By Literary Hub | May 19, 2016

The O. Henry Prizes: Read Six Of the Year's Best Stories

The O. Henry Prizes: Read Six Of the Year's Best Stories

Short Fiction from Ottessa Moshfegh, Adrienne Celt, Robert Coover, and More

By Literary Hub | May 19, 2016

Slumming

Slumming

Ottessa Moshfegh

By Ottessa Moshfegh | May 19, 2016

They Were Awake

They Were Awake

Rebecca Evanhoe

By Rebecca Evanhoe | May 19, 2016

"Anniversary"

Jensen Beach

By Lit Hub Excerpts | May 17, 2016

You May See A Stranger

You May See A Stranger

Paula Whyman

By Lit Hub Excerpts | May 16, 2016

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"The Abandoned Village"

By Hassan Blasim | May 12, 2016

"A Few Moments After Midnight"

By Hisham Bustani | May 12, 2016

"Statement of Absolute Hatred"

By Rasha Abbas | May 12, 2016

New Arabic Fiction: 5 Contemporary Short Stories

New Arabic Fiction: 5 Contemporary Short Stories

The Common Mag Highlights New Work from Across the Arab World

By Literary Hub | May 12, 2016

"Just Different"

A Short Story by Malika Moustadraf, translated by Alice Guthrie

By Malika Moustadraf | May 12, 2016

"Rhythmic Exercise"

A Short Story by Mohamed Makhzangi, translated by Yasmeen Hanoosh

By Mohamed Makhzangi | May 12, 2016

"Shelter"

Chris McCormick

By Lit Hub Excerpts | May 3, 2016

A Prodigal Daughter Returns to Dublin

A Prodigal Daughter Returns to Dublin

"Mr. Salary," a Short Story by Sally Rooney

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"The Mysterious Barricades"

Joan Aiken

By Lit Hub Excerpts | April 19, 2016

Simchat Torah, Scotch, and Feeling “Ugly Lonely”

Simchat Torah, Scotch, and Feeling “Ugly Lonely”

"The Burden," A Short Story by the Late Alan Cheuse

By Alan Cheuse | April 15, 2016

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