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In 1885, Stockton penned "The Discourager of Hesitancy" as a follow-up to address inquiries about "The Lady, or the Tiger?". The narrative begins in the same arena as the prior story, with a spectator departing just as the young man chooses the right-hand door. This departing viewer then presents another open-ended question to the audience.
Published in 1889, Stockton's "The Knife That Killed Po Hancy" tells the tale of a lawyer who injures himself with a knife that had previously killed a Burmese bandit. After the cut, the lawyer oscillates between being meek and exhibiting boldness and strength.
James Thurber's 1945 story "The Catbird Seat" is a comedic narrative about a man who devises a plan to oust a loud, domineering woman from his workplace in such a manner that no one suspects his involvement in her departure.
"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain, a contemporary of Stockton, recounts the story of a gold miner who tells an elaborate tale of a jumping frog to a skeptical Northerner.
Written by Richard Connell in 1924, "The Most Dangerous Game" shares with Stockton's work the distinction of being highly regarded upon its release, even though most of the author's other writings have faded into obscurity. This adventure story, which pits two men in a deadly hunt against each other, concludes with a sudden ending that perfectly caps off its skillful build-up of suspense.
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