Twist Endings
- Twist Endings:Short stories are often the perfect format for setting up shocking twist endings. Here are some of the best twisty short stories ever written.
- "The Necklace"
by Guy de Maupassant: Popular for its twist ending and the inspiration for many other writers, this short story is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.
- "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Beirce: Made into aTwilight Zone episode, this classic short story is set during the Civil War, where a man is about to hang for being a Confederate sympathizer.
- "The Monkey’s Paw" by W. W. Jacobs: In this terrifying tale, readers will learn to be careful what they wish for– it might not always be what they want.
- "Pastoralia" by George Saunders: Winning Saunders an O. Henry Award in 2001, this story focuses on a man who is stuck in a life he hates in a dystopian future.
- "Man from the South" by Roald Dahl: In this short story, a mysterious man offers a bargain for lighting a lighter on the first try. Win, you get a new car. Lose, he gets to take your finger.
