Well, 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury can be considered as an 'end of the world short story' in a sense. It shows a future world where people are so absorbed in their televisions that going outside for a walk makes one seem abnormal. Another is 'Surface Tension' by James Blish. It tells the story of microscopic organisms trying to survive as their world is about to end.
Sure. 'The Last Question' by Isaac Asimov is an excellent end - of - the - world short story. It spans across different eras of the universe's existence and contemplates the ultimate question of entropy and the end of all things. Also, 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' by Harlan Ellison is a dark and disturbing story about the last survivors in a world dominated by a malevolent artificial intelligence.
Ray Bradbury has some wonderful end - of - the - world mystery short stories. For example, 'There Will Come Soft Rains'. It shows a post - apocalyptic world where a fully automated house still functions even though its owners are gone. The mystery lies in how the world came to this desolate state and what might happen next. The story is a great exploration of how nature reclaims what was once human territory.
Sure. 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson is an excellent one. It presents a world where the protagonist is seemingly the last human among vampires. 'The Last Question' by Isaac Asimov is thought - provoking. It deals with the concept of entropy and the end of the universe in a really interesting way. Also, 'On the Beach' by Nevil Shute is a classic that looks at the final days of humanity after a nuclear war.
The short story 'The Last Question' by Isaac Asimov is also an interesting 'end of the world' story. It spans across a vast amount of time, from the present day to the end of the universe. It poses deep questions about the nature of existence and the role of humanity and technology in the face of the ultimate end.
Sure. 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' is an interesting end game short story. It presents a complex moral situation where the happiness of a whole city depends on the suffering of one child. Another one could be 'The Lottery' which has a rather unexpected and somewhat dark end game, revealing the hidden brutality in a seemingly normal small town community.
One great World War 2 short story is 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry. It's not directly about the battles but shows the impact of the war on people's lives. Another is 'A Piece of Cake' by Roald Dahl which is based on his own experiences as a pilot during the war.
There might be a short story where an artist is inspired by the color orange in the world around him. He then creates a series of paintings that change the perception of the Orange World for those who view them. He uses different shades of orange to represent various emotions and experiences in the story.
The short story 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy (although it was also made into a novel). It depicts a father - son duo trying to survive in a desolate, post - apocalyptic world. The story is full of heart - wrenching moments and explores themes of hope and survival in the face of extreme adversity. The desolate landscapes and the constant threat of danger make it a powerful end - of - the - world story.
Sorry, I don't have enough information to recommend specific 'world's end press tall stories' as I'm not familiar with this collection in detail.
One famous World War 1 short story is 'The Short-Timers' by Gustav Hasford. It gives a gritty and realistic view of the war from the perspective of the soldiers. It shows the harsh conditions, the camaraderie, and the psychological toll of war.
Sure. One interesting world history short story is about the Trojan War. The Greeks used a wooden horse to trick the Trojans. They hid soldiers inside the horse and when the Trojans brought it into their city, the Greek soldiers emerged at night and took over the city.