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‘Drive’ by Cristina Henríquez

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November 24, 2022October 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cristina Henríquez, criticism, Drive, fiction, Panama, short stories Leave a comment

‘Ashes’ by Cristina Henríquez

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November 23, 2022October 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ashes, Cristina Henríquez, criticism, fiction, Panama, short stories Leave a comment

‘Reunion’ by Julie Schumacher

Reunion by Julie Schumacher, 1982 Continue reading →

November 22, 2022September 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Delaware, fiction, Julie Schumacher, Reunion, short stories Leave a comment

‘Chasing Birds’ by Cristina Henríquez

Chasing Birds by Cristina Henríquez, 2006 Continue reading →

November 21, 2022August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chasing Birds, Cristina Henríquez, criticism, fiction, Panama, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Haunter Of The Dark’ by H.P. Lovecraft

The Haunter Of The Dark by H.P. Lovecraft, 1935 Continue reading →

November 17, 2022September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment

‘Polaroid’ by Sally Wells

Polaroid by Sally Wells, 1982 Continue reading →

November 16, 2022October 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Polaroid, Rhode Island, Sally Wells, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Wellman Twins’ by Mary Robison

The Wellman Twins by Mary Robison, 1983 Continue reading →

November 15, 2022October 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mary Robison, Rhode Island, short stories, The Wellman Twins Leave a comment

‘Beatrice Trueblood’s Story’ by Jean Stafford

Beatrice Trueblood’s Story by Jean Stafford, 1955 Continue reading →

November 14, 2022September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Beatrice Trueblood's Story, criticism, fiction, Jean Stafford, New York City, Rhode Island, short stories Leave a comment

‘Murder At Fork Junction’ by Alston Anderson

Murder At Fork Junction by Alston Anderson, 1961 Continue reading →

November 10, 2022September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, Alston Anderson, American lit, American literature, analysis, Arkansas, criticism, fiction, Murder At Fork Junction, short stories Leave a comment

‘This Is My Living Room’ by Tom McAfee

This Is My Living Room by Tom McAfee, 1960 Continue reading →

November 9, 2022August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Arkansas, criticism, fiction, short stories, This Is My Living Room, Tom McAfee Leave a comment

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