Two Short Stories

I like short stories. I believe Stephen King once likened reading them to one night stands while novels were more being married. I think the analogy fits (especially in his case), if you don't look too hard at it. I can read a short story in an evening before bed while a novel will often take me months (lack of time, fatigue, other lame excuses).

Then again, maybe he was talking about writing them. Anyway, recommended stories for your snowed in weekend.

Do you remember the movie, The Thing, back in the 80's? It was John Carpenter's remake of a 50's flick and starred Kurt Russel. If you do, and you're a fan of it, read "The Things" by Peter Watts. It's the story from The Thing's perspective, as only a biologist turned writer could tell it. (TotH: Scalzi)

For a lighter look at Cthulu, try "I Cthulu" by Neil Gaiman. It's either an old favorite or hidden gem, depending on how much of a Gaiman fan you are. Thanks to Edward Morris for sending it my way.

And this is probably the coolest ski mask ever.

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