R. Martin short story. "It's an adult fairy tale with bone-crunching violence and horrific surprises. Looks-wise, it's very different to anything I've done before. I really wanted to embrace the ...

"Martin Bakole, thank you for accepting the challenge of flying all the way here on short notice and giving me a good fight," Parker said afterwards. "I stayed calm, structured, composed and got ...

Find full details of the 2025 BBC National Short Story Award.

At the sight of a thick novel, most students feel overwhelmed and are scared away by the time commitment it requires. For this reason alone, the short story is a great starting point for those who don ...

Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services (DCS) continues to house children in state office buildings and 250 of them receive care out of state.

Some high schools that once took a “college for all” approach are now guiding teenagers toward more choices. Do you think that is a good idea? By Shannon Doyne Look closely at this image ...

The author shares his personal experience as a foster parent, emphasizing the importance of moral courage and resilience ... but that’s a fairy tale. We are not saviors. We merely shoulder ...