Today is the birthday of Hector Hugh Munro, whose writerly pen name as Saki. If he were alive today, he would be 155 years old, which would be impressive.
Saki wrote my very favorite short story, The Open Window. When I think to myself “What is a perfect short story?” that is the one I always think of.
But why take my word for it? You can read it for yourself here. If you’ve never read it, you are in for a treat.