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14:09, 23 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Troll Bridge (Pratchett) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Troll Bridge | Author = Terry Pratchett | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = | Microsummary = An aging barbarian hero sought to fulfill his father's advice by facing a troll in single combat, but instead found a struggling troll family and shared his concerns about the changing world. }} {{Start of text}} In a bitterly cold and desolate landscape, an old man named Cohen the Barbarian and his talking horse approac...")
13:42, 23 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Meddler (Dick) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Meddler | Author = Philip K. Dick | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = None | Microsummary = A man was sent to the future to investigate a lethal factor that wiped out humanity, discovering intelligent, corrosive butterflies as the cause, and unknowingly brought them back to his own time. }} {{Start of text}} In a secretive chamber, technicians worked on a machine called the Dip, which was capable of dredging the...")
13:30, 23 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Theater of Cruelty (Pratchett) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Theater of Cruelty | Author = Terry Pratchett | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = None | Microsummary = A city guard investigated a man's death, discovering he was a cruel children's entertainer. The victim's small puppet troupe admitted to attacking him, but the guard found he choked on a voice-changing device. }} {{Start of text}} On a fine summer morning, a man was found dead in an alley. Sergeant Colon and Co...")
13:02, 23 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Dancing Partner (Jerome) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Dancing Partner | Author = Jerome K. Jerome | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1893 | Microsummary = A toymaker created an electric dancing man that went out of control during a ball, causing chaos and injury to a young girl before being stopped by its creator. }} {{Start of text}} In Furtwangen, a small town in the Black Forest, lived a talented old toymaker named Nicholau Geibel. He was known for creating...")
09:32, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Thurber) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Author = James Thurber | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1939 | Microsummary = A middle-aged man with a vivid imagination often daydreamed about being a heroic figure in various scenarios, providing an escape from his mundane life and constant criticism from his controlling wife. }} {{Start of text}} Walter Mitty was an ordinary man with a vivid imagination, who often daydreame...")
09:16, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Category:Authors (Created blank page)
09:16, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Category:Ray Bradbury (Created page with "category:authors")
09:10, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page A Sound of Thunder (Bradbury) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = A Sound of Thunder | Author = Ray Bradbury | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1952 | Microsummary = A man joined a time-traveling safari to hunt dinosaurs, but disobeyed the rules and stepped off the designated path. Upon returning to the present, he discovered his actions had altered history. }} {{Start of text}} Eckels, a wealthy man, visited Time Safari Inc., a company that offered time-traveling safaris to h...")
08:50, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Scarlet Ibis (Hurst) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Scarlet Ibis | Author = James Hurst | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1960 | Microsummary = A disabled boy learned to walk with his older brother's help, who later tried teaching him more physical activities. One day, the older brother left him behind in a storm, only to find him dead. }} {{Start of text}} A young boy had a disabled younger brother named Doodle, who was born with a weak body and was not exp...")
08:36, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Lamb to the Slaughter (Dahl) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Lamb to the Slaughter | Author = Roald Dahl | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1953 | Microsummary = A pregnant woman killed her husband with a frozen leg of lamb after he revealed shocking news. She cleverly covered up her crime by cooking the lamb and feeding it to the investigating officers. }} {{Start of text}} Mary Maloney, a pregnant woman, was waiting for her husband Patrick to come home from work. When h...")
08:22, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Young Zaphod Plays It Safe (Adams) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Young Zaphod Plays It Safe | Author = Douglas Adams | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1986 | Microsummary = A salvage company owner was hired by officials to investigate a crashed spaceship containing dangerous materials. Despite assurances of safety, the mission revealed the true dangers of the materials and their potential consequences. }} {{Start of text}} Zaphod Beeblebrox, owner of the Beeblebrox Salvage a...")
07:04, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Statement of Randolph Carter (Lovecraft) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Statement of Randolph Carter | Author = Howard Philips Lovecraft | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1920 | Microsummary = Two friends with a fascination for the unknown ventured to an ancient cemetery, uncovering a hidden chamber. One descended alone, communicating via telephone, until a chilling voice announced his death. }} {{Start of text}} Randolph Carter and Harley Warren were close friends who shared a...")
06:48, 17 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Birthday Girl (Murakami) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Birthday Girl | Author = Haruki Murakami | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 2002 | Microsummary = A young waitress celebrated her 20th birthday by working at a restaurant and delivering a meal to a mysterious old man. He granted her one wish, which she carefully chose, shaping her future life. }} {{Start of text}} On a rainy day in November, a young woman celebrated her 20th birthday by working as a part-time wa...")
15:31, 16 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Category:Short stories (Created page with "category:literary forms")
19:04, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Araby (Joyce) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Araby | Author = James Joyce | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1914 | Microsummary = A young boy became infatuated with a girl and promised to bring her a gift from a bazaar. He struggled to focus on daily life, and when he finally attended the bazaar, he left empty-handed, feeling foolish and angry. }} {{Start of text}} On a quiet street in Dublin, a young boy lived with his aunt and uncle. He spent his days p...")
18:12, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes | Author = J.D. Salinger | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1951 | Microsummary = A man received a late-night call from his friend, who was worried about his wife's whereabouts and their struggling marriage. The man offered advice and support, and the friend's wife eventually returned home. }} {{Start of text}} A gray-haired man and a young, attractive girl were in bed together whe...")
18:06, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Down at the Dinghy (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Down at the Dinghy | Author = J.D. Salinger | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1949 | Microsummary = A young mother comforted her sensitive son who decided to run away after hearing a thoughtless comment from the family's maid. Using empathy and imagination, she helped him overcome his hurt feelings. }} {{Start of text}} One afternoon, Boo Boo Tannenbaum, a young mother, tried to understand and comfort her son L...")
18:06, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Nine Stories (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Nine Stories | Author = J.D. Salinger | Literary form = cycle | Cycle = | Year of publication = | Microsummary = | Wikisource = }} {{Start of text}} == A Perfect Day for Bananafish == A Perfect Day for Bananafish == Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut == Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut == Just Before the War with the Eskimos == Just Before the W...")
17:42, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Category:J.D. Salinger (Created page with "category:authors")
17:41, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Laughing Man (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Laughing Man | Author = J.D. Salinger | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1949 | Microsummary = A group of young boys, led by their mentor, bonded over sports and captivating stories about a mysterious, disfigured hero. The mentor's love interest joined their activities, but their relationship faced challenges. }} {{Start of text}} In 1928, a group of young boys, known as the Comanche Club, were led by their...")
13:53, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Just Before the War with the Eskimos (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Just Before the War with the Eskimos | Author = J.D. Salinger | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1948 | Microsummary = Two high school classmates played tennis together, but one grew frustrated with always paying for their cab rides home. After confronting her friend and meeting her eccentric brother, she gained empathy and understanding. }} {{Start of text}} Ginnie Mannox and Selena Graff were high school class...")
13:26, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Cat in the Rain (Hemingway) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Cat in the Rain | Author = Ernest Hemingway | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1925 | Microsummary = A young woman, dissatisfied with her life, desired a cat she saw in the rain. Despite her husband's indifference, she searched for it. Later, a hotel employee gifted her a cat. }} {{Start of text}} An American couple was staying at a hotel near the sea and a public garden. One day, when it was raining, the wife s...")
13:12, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page A Clean, Well-Lighted Place (Hemingway) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = A Clean, Well-Lighted Place | Author = Ernest Hemingway | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1933 | Microsummary = An old deaf man spent his evening at a café, seeking solace in its clean, well-lighted atmosphere. Two waiters observed him, discussing his loneliness, despair, and their own perspectives on life. }} {{Start of text}} One night, at a café, an old deaf man sat alone in the shadows of a tree, enjoying the quie...")
12:36, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Oval Portrait (Poe) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Oval Portrait | Author = Edgar Allan Poe | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1850 | Microsummary = An injured traveler sought shelter in an abandoned chateau, where he discovered a lifelike portrait of a young woman. The painter's obsession with his art led to his wife's death as he captured her essence. }} {{Start of text}} An injured traveler and his valet sought shelter in an abandoned chateau in the Appenn...")
12:12, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Seven Floors (Buzzati) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Seven Floors | Author = Dino Buzzati | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1949 | Microsummary = A man with a mild illness entered a renowned sanatorium, where patients were assigned to floors based on illness severity. Despite his insistence, he was transferred to progressively lower floors, ultimately ending up in the ward for the dying. }} {{Start of text}} Giuseppe Corte, a slightly feverish man, arrived at a re...")
12:04, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Devil and Tom Walker (Irving) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Devil and Tom Walker | Author = Washington Irving | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1824 | Microsummary = A miserly man made a deal with the Devil to gain wealth through usury. As he grew older, he worried about his eternal fate and tried to repent. Ultimately, the Devil claimed his soul. }} {{Start of text}} In a small town near Boston, Massachusetts, there was a deep inlet that led to a thickly-wooded swam...")
11:51, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Veldt (Bradbury) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Veldt | Author = Ray Bradbury | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1950 | Microsummary = A couple became concerned about their technologically advanced nursery's impact on their children. They consulted a psychologist, who advised shutting it down. Tragically, the couple was ultimately killed by the nursery's creations. }} {{Start of text}} George and Lydia Hadley lived in a technologically advanced house that...")
10:21, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Bierce) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge | Author = Ambrose Bierce | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1890 | Microsummary = A wealthy planter was deceived by an enemy scout and captured while attempting to sabotage a bridge. As he was hanged, he experienced vivid hallucinations of escape before ultimately dying. }} {{Start of text}} Peyton Farquhar, a well-to-do planter in his mid-30s, lived with his wife and children o...")
10:08, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page A Modest Proposal (Swift) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = A Modest Proposal | Author = Jonathan Swift | Literary form = satirical essay | Year of publication = 1729 | Microsummary = In 18th century Ireland, poverty-stricken mothers struggled to provide for their numerous children. A man proposed selling one-year-old infants as food for the wealthy, intending to benefit society. }} {{Start of text}} In 18th century Ireland, the streets and countryside were filled with beggars, mostly women...")
09:54, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Young Goodman Brown (Hawthorne) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Young Goodman Brown | Author = Nathaniel Hawthorne | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1835 | Microsummary = A young man embarked on a mysterious journey, encountering a devilish figure and witnessing his fellow villagers' hidden wickedness. This experience led him to lose faith in humanity and become bitter. }} {{Start of text}} Young Goodman Brown, a resident of Salem village, left his home at sunset to embark o...")
09:08, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page A Rose for Emily (Faulkner) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = A Rose for Emily | Author = William Faulkner | Literary form = short story | Year of publication = 1930 | Microsummary = A woman from a once-prominent family became increasingly isolated after her father's death. She had a relationship with an outsider, who later disappeared. After her death, his decomposed body was found in her home. }} {{Start of text}} Miss Emily Grierson was a woman who lived in a small Southern town. She was t...")
07:27, 14 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Last Question (Asimov) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Last Question | Author = Isaac Asimov | Genre = Science Fiction | Year of publication = 1956 | Microsummary = Over time, various advanced computers were asked how to reverse entropy and prevent the universe's end. After the universe's demise, the final computer discovered the solution and created a new universe. }} {{Start of text}} In the beginning, two attendants of the advanced computer Multivac, Alexander Adell and Bertram...")
20:25, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Harrison Bergeron (Vonnegut) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Harrison Bergeron | Author = Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1961 | Microsummary = In a dystopian future, a young man escaped from jail and rebelled against an oppressive government enforcing equality. He defied gravity with a ballerina, but both were killed to maintain order. }} {{Start of text}} In the year 2081, everyone was finally equal due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Const...")
19:25, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Library of Babel (Borges) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Library of Babel | Author = Jorge Luis Borges | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1941 | Microsummary = In a vast, possibly infinite library, people searched for meaning in books containing random combinations of letters, leading to frustration and despair. The library's cyclical nature offered hope. }} {{Start of text}} In a vast, possibly infinite library, there were countless hexagonal rooms filled with books conta...")
19:06, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Puss in Boots (Perrault) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Puss in Boots | Author = Charles Perrault | Genre = Fairy tale | Year of publication = 1697 | Microsummary = A clever cat helped a poor young man by tricking a king into believing he was wealthy. The cat then outsmarted an ogre, securing a castle for the man, who married the king's daughter. | Wikisource = Puss in Boots }} {{Start of text}} A miller passed away, leaving his three sons a mill, an ass, and a cat. The youngest son inh...")
18:27, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Raven (Poe) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Raven | Author = Edgar Allan Poe | Genre = poem | Year of publication = 1845 | Microsummary = A grieving man encountered a talking raven that repeatedly uttered "Nevermore." The bird's ominous message agitated him, leading to the realization that he would never escape his sorrow. | Wikisource = The Raven (Poe) }} {{Start of text}} One night, a man was sitting alone in his room, feeling weak and weary while reading old books. He...")
18:15, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Black Cat (Poe) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Black Cat | Author = Edgar Allan Poe | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1845 | Microsummary = A man, fond of animals, became an alcoholic and mistreated his pets. After killing his cat, he accidentally killed his wife and hid her body. The cat's cries revealed his crime. | Wikisource = The Black Cat (Poe) }} {{Start of text}} A man, known for his love of animals, had a variety of pets, including a black cat named Plu...")
18:07, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Masque of the Red Death (Poe) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Masque of the Red Death | Author = Edgar Allan Poe | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1842 | Microsummary = A deadly plague ravaged a country, causing immense suffering and death. A wealthy ruler attempted to escape the disease by isolating in a castle with friends, but the plague infiltrated their sanctuary, killing all. | Wikisource = The Masque of the Red Death }} {{Start of text}} The Red Death was a deadly plagu...")
17:40, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Little Match Girl (Andersen) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Little Match Girl | Author = Hans Christian Andersen | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1845 | Microsummary = A poor girl, cold and hungry on New Year's Eve, lit matches to warm herself and experienced comforting visions. She ultimately froze to death, finding joy and happiness in her final moments. | Wikisource = Fairy tales and stories (Andersen, Tegner)/The Little Match Girl }} {{Start of text}} On a freezing New...")
17:30, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Princess and the Pea (Andersen) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Princess on the Pea | Author = Hans Christian Andersen | Genre = Fairy tale | Year of publication = 1835 | Microsummary = A prince sought a genuine princess to marry. A soaked girl arrived, claiming royalty. Tested by sleeping on a pea under many layers, her sensitivity proved her status, and they wed. | Wikisource = Andersen's Fairy Tales/The Princess on the Pea }} {{Start of text}} Once upon a time, a prince wanted to marry a...")
17:22, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas (Le Guin) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas | Author = Ursula K. Le Guin | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1973 | Microsummary = A utopian city's happiness relied on the suffering of a single child locked in a basement. When citizens discovered this, they faced a moral dilemma: accept the situation or leave the city. | Wikisource = }} {{Start of text}} In the city of Omelas, a utopia by the sea, the Festival of Summer was celeb...")
17:14, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs deleted page The Fall of the House of Usher (Poe) (content was: "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Fall of the House of Usher | Author = Edgar Allan Poe | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1839 | Microsummary = The narrator visits his childhood friend Roderick Usher, who is suffering from a mysterious illness. As the story unfolds, the Usher family's dark secrets are revealed, leading to the ultima...", and the only contributor was "Alexey Skripnik" (talk))
09:53, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Monkey's Paw (Jacobs) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Monkey's Paw | Author = W. W. Jacobs | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1902 | Microsummary = An old man acquired a magical talisman that granted three wishes. Despite warnings, he wished for money, resulting in his son's death. Desperate, his wife urged him to wish their son back, but the final wish only brought more pain and suffering. | Wikisource = The Lady of the Barge/The Monkey's Paw }} {{Start of text}} In a...")
09:26, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Lottery (Jackson) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Lottery | Author = Shirley Jackson | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1948 | Microsummary = In a small village, residents gathered for their annual lottery. A family was chosen, and a woman was selected as the "winner." The villagers then stoned her to death as a ritual sacrifice. | Wikisource = The Lottery }} {{Start of text}} In a small village, on a clear and sunny day, the residents gathered in the square for the...")
08:39, 13 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Ransom of Red Chief (Henry) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Ransom of Red Chief | Author = O. Henry | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1907 | Microsummary = Two men kidnapped a boy, hoping to receive a ransom from his father. However, the boy proved to be troublesome, and the father demanded they pay him to take the child back. | Wikisource = The Ransom of Red Chief }} {{Start of text}} In a small town in Alabama, two men named Sam and Bill decided to kidnap a boy named Johnn...")
19:27, 12 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Necklace (de Maupassant) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Necklace | Author = Guy de Maupassant | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1884 | Microsummary = A discontented woman borrowed a seemingly expensive necklace for a prestigious event, lost it, and spent ten years in poverty repaying the debt, only to discover the necklace was fake. | Wikisource = The Necklace }} {{Start of text}} Mathilde Loisel was a young woman born into a family of clerks who was unhappy with her lif...")
19:15, 12 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Category:Kate Chopin (Created page with "category:authors")
19:14, 12 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page Desiree's Baby (Chopin) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = Désirée's Baby | Author = Kate Chopin | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1895 | Microsummary = A young woman of unknown origin married a wealthy plantation owner and had a baby. When the baby's skin color suggested mixed race, the husband accused her of not being white and rejected her. Later, he discovered he was the one with mixed-race heritage. | Wikisource = Désirée's Baby }} {{Start of text}} Désirée was a you...")
19:07, 12 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page The Story of an Hour (Chopin) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = The Story of an Hour | Author = Kate Chopin | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1894 | Microsummary = A woman with heart trouble was gently informed of her husband's death in an accident. She experienced newfound freedom, but when her husband unexpectedly returned alive, she died from a heart attack. | Wikisource = The Story of an Hour }} {{Start of text}} Mrs. Louise Mallard, a young woman with heart trouble, was informe...")
18:50, 12 May 2023 Alexey Skripnik talk contribs created page A Perfect Day for Bananafish (Salinger) (Created page with "{{written by AI}} {{Summary | Title = A Perfect Day for Bananafish | Author = J.D. Salinger | Genre = short story | Year of publication = 1948 | Microsummary = A mentally unstable war veteran vacationed in Florida with his wife, who dismissed his struggles. He befriended a young girl and shared a tragic story before ultimately taking his own life. | Wikisource = }} {{Start of text}} Muriel and her husband Seymour, a World War II veteran, were on vacation in Florida....")