“What makes a great short story? The sudden unforgettable revelation of character; the vision of a world through another’s eyes; the glimpse of truth; the capture of a moment in time.

All this the short story, at its best, is uniquely capable of conveying, for in its very shortness lies its great strength.

It can discover depths of meaning in the casual word or action; it can suggest in a page what could not be stated in a volume.”

Milton Crane, 50 Great Short Stories