This is a story about friendship between teenage girls. How difficult it is amid the the stresses of family, of finding a boy, of getting it right. I chose it because it took place near by but it was universal in every way.
“Un Pacto con el Diablo” by Juan Jose Arreola
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I love a good “pact with the devil” story and what better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than reading this one byArreola, considered one of Mexico’s finest short story writers? It has a modern setting and a neat little twist. You can read it online at Ciudad Seva, where a number of his stories are archived. The story is in Spanish, but Google translate will give you the gist.
See you tomorrow!
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From the June 2011 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
Six-year-old Daisy watched her actress mother being murdered. Traumatized, she couldn’t relay any helpful information to the police. But Daisy soon figures out who the murderer is, and the child spends years plotting her revenge.
“The Star” by Esther Claes
05.04.12
Story 124/366
This is a short short story about the encounter between a Grammy-winning singer and the reality of the end of the world. Let’s just say, reality sucks. This is Claes’ first published story. You can read it here.
See you tomorrow!
