Short Stories Set at Parties & Events

Human beings are, on the whole, very social animals. We gather together in small groups, large crowds, in waves on humanity bent on sharing this very unique experience of sharing, of interaction and support whether in times of joy, of friendship or sadness and grief. Place these events into the minds and imaginations of our authors and works pour forth. An idea is formed, characters introduced and within a few minutes an absorbing interplay between you and the story are adding yet another layer. We’re delighted to introduce you to this gathering of classic talents including Katherine Mansfield, James Joyce, J M Barrie, Edgar Allan Poe, William Makepeace Thackeray and many others. 1 - Short Stories Set at Parties & Events - An Introduction 2 - The Dead - Part 1 by James Joyce 3 - The Dead - Part 2 by James Joyce 4 - The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield 5 - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe 6 - The Red Inn by Honore de Balzac 7 - A Little Dinner at Timmin's by William Makepeace Thackeray 8 - The Dinner Party by Mary Butts 9 - The Wedding Knell by Nathaniel Hawthorne 10 - The Kiss by Anton Chekhov 11 - Parlour Tricks by Ralph Plummer 12 - The Adventures of Lady Pearl-Broker by Beatrice Heron-Maxwell 13 - The Dance by Zona Gale 14 - The Generous Gambler by Charles Baudelaire 15 - Tobermory by Saki 16 - The Man in the Bottle by Gustav Meyrink 17 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts 18 - The Spectral Hand by Jean Lorrain 19 - Bliss by Katherine Mansfield 20 - Lucifera by Anthony Hope