New “short story machines” help you pass time in a creative way while waiting for the bus

BY: JESSICA BEUKER Waiting—for the bus, for the subway, in a line-up—often feels irritatingly long. Most people whip out their smart phones or tablets to pass the time, aimlessly scrolling through Facebook and double-clicking every picture on their Instagram feed,…

7 short stories that will turn you into a literary master over lunch

BY: ROB HOFFMAN A Good Man is Hard to Find By: Flannery O’Connor This piece of classic southern gothic literature offers a commentary on the fickle definition of morality. A family trip turns sour as the grandmother tries to persuade…