Well, Nathaniel Hawthorne with 'Young Goodman Brown', Charlotte Perkins Gilman for 'The Yellow Wallpaper', and Ambrose Bierce, the author of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'. Hawthorne was known for his exploration of Puritan themes, Gilman for her feminist views, and Bierce for his war - related and psychological stories. Their works have left a lasting mark on the world of short stories.
There are many. Flannery O'Connor, who wrote 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find'. Shirley Jackson, the author of 'The Lottery'. Also, Ernest Hemingway, famous for 'Hills Like White Elephants'. Each of these authors brought their own style and perspective to the short story form. O'Connor often explored religious and moral themes, Jackson was great at creating suspense, and Hemingway was a master of minimalist dialogue.
Authors like O. Henry, he wrote 'The Gift of the Magi'. Guy de Maupassant, known for 'The Necklace'. And Edgar Allan Poe who penned 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are among the authors of the greatest short stories. These authors have a unique ability to tell engaging stories within a short span, using vivid language and deep insights into human nature.