A Night At The Bouncing Archer

"A Night at the Bouncing Archer" is a great story full of action and entertainment.  Can the hero get his revenge on his jilted fiance who wants him dead?  Will sausages be the weapons of mass destruction required to save the party?  Can the troll survive his venture into civilization?  Will the dwarves drink all the beer?

A Jungle Spirit

"A Jungle Spirit" captures the idea of what happens when a group of sailors are left to build a fort but not given the support that they need or even the reassurance that they will ever have contact with their comrades again.  This fantasy short story captures the essence of the fear of the unknown and the intelligence and resourcefulness of one who is considered a lesser man by his companions.

The Dancing Bird

"The Dancing Bird" is a great story.  Yes, this is a shameluss plug for a fantasy story.  Get over it!  You all know that sometimes you talk about a fantasy story like "The Dancing Bird" just because you have to.  How many times can I say that is fantasy story is really a great short story.

Calling of a God

"Calling of a God" is a great short story, well worth checking out.  If you enjoy reading fantast stories, then you should definitely take a loot at it.

Ambition's Cost

"Ambition's Cost" is a wonderful short story that recounts the tragedy of seeking glory.  Is it possible to reach a position of power without losing a part of your soul?

Caste in The Cask of Amontillado

Is there a caste system represented in "The Cask of Amontillado"?  At least one author believes so.  It does make sense, after all, that caste would play a part.  Poe was certainly aware of class and race tensions in his lifetime.

How to say Amontillado

I was previously unaware that there were two possible pronuciations for Amontillado, however this article cleared this up.  Obviously teachers around the country should read this, to save themselves some trouble in the classroom.