Argentinian genius Jorge Luis Borges wrote some of the best, most mind-bending and prescient short stories of all time—way back in the early to mid–20th century. For instance, Labyrinths‘s ...

At that time, Gary was just a little kid ... that he decided to sit down and finish the story after all. The end result: his ...

In 1901, a French short called Histoire d’un crime told the story of a burglar who commits murder and is sent to the ...

So whether you're a new Joker fan just digging into his infamous comic book past, or a longtime reader refreshing in preparation for his new title, here are the ten best Joker stories of all time.

What makes a joke one of the best jokes of all time? Its inclusion on an arbitrary list according to one person’s tastes, of course. I mean, that’s just science! In all seriousness ...

io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue.

Tehila is a long short story that formed part of my high school’s Hebrew Literature ... ‘But it was not a dear sir at all. It was a lady.’ ‘If you could only give me a minute of your precious time, ...

Although all three segments star actress Karen Black and are based on the stories of Richard Matheson ... as the dark and morose short (which really describes this anthology as a whole) features ...

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits ...

Short books can be just as profound and moving as a tome, as Chetna Maroo's Booker-winning debut proves. Exploring themes of grief and sisterhood, this debut coming-of-age story packs all the feels ...

More often than not I see the classic short hairstyle best suited for those in a professional or formal setting; however, it has become a common haircut across the board. The obvious defining ...