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“Pictures in the Fire” is a vivid and reflective story written as a high school English paper. The narrator immerses in the warmth and flickering light of a massive, old-fashioned fireplace, which stirs a series of imaginative visions and memories. These “pictures in the fire” transform into scenes of medieval castles, battles, mythical creatures, and personal recollections, each brought to life by the dancing flames and glowing embers.

UNTITLED SYNOPSIS of “Black Canaan” which is a short story originally published in the June 1936 issue of Weird Tales.

Robert E. Howard’s untitled story, “You,” said Shifty Griddle, pointing his finger at me . . ., is a compelling 700 words narrative set in the world of early 20th-century baseball. The story captures the struggles of a minor league baseball team and explores themes of integrity, innovation, and the impact of technology on sports.

UNTITLED STORY (Old Man Jacobson crunched his powerful teeth through . . .). 225 words, incomplete.

UNTITLED STORY (The next day I was sluggish and inefficient in my work.). 300 words, incomplete.

UNTITLED STORY (I’m writing this with a piece of pencil on the backs of old . . .). 250 words, unfinished.

Unfinished and untitled 350 words story, starting with “(From the black, bandit-haunted mountains of Kang . . .)”, sets a vivid scene of intrigue and imminent danger. From the perilous mountains of Kang to the bustling streets of Canton, the tale unfolds with a sense of foreboding and tension.

“Better that a man should remain…”, explores the themes of identity, heritage, and existential dread. Written in the early 20th century, this piece delves into the psychological turmoil of its protagonist, who grapples with a mysterious and unsettling revelation about his origins and destiny.