The story is set in south Texas involving a pilot named "Shag" Moran flying a De Haviland bombing plane. The story captures Moran's journey to join the Border patrol, a prestigious outfit of the Army Air Service. Despite his limited experience, Moran is determined to prove himself and conceals his novice status. He navigates the challenges of...More
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest types of literature and has existed in the form of legends, mythic tales, folk tales, fairy tales, fables and anecdotes in various ancient communities across the world. The modern short story developed in the early 19th century.
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest types of literature and has existed in the form of legends, mythic tales, folk tales, fairy tales, fables and anecdotes in various ancient communities across the world. The modern short story developed in the early 19th century.
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The story is set in south Texas involving a pilot named "Shag" Moran flying a De Haviland bombing plane. The story captures Moran's journey to join the Border patrol, a prestigious outfit of the Army Air Service. Despite his limited experience, Moran is determined to prove himself and conceals his novice status. He navigates the challenges of landing in an unfamiliar area, contending with a shrinking landing field and a strong wind...
Short Stories
