Finish Something
Six classic short stories. Pick one and read it to the last word in one sitting.
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You just finished The Open Window.
Pick a story below. The minutes are the whole commitment. Progress and time left show while you read, and your place is saved if you stop.
Questions
How do I get back into reading?
Finish something short. A story you complete in ten minutes does more for the habit than a novel you abandon on page forty. Start with one sitting, one story, and let finishing feel normal again. See the guide on getting back into reading.
What stories are on the shelf?
The Open Window by Saki, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce, and The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs. All are in the public domain, with texts from Project Gutenberg.
Can I pause or go back?
Yes. Tap the screen to pause. The Back button jumps to the start of the previous sentence, and the speed can be changed while you read. If you stop partway, the story remembers your place.