Daniel Diggs, a tired sexton, has dug three graves in a cemetery, including one for an old recluse named Simon. Simon lived in a rundown hut near the cemetery and was often referred to as "Simple Simon." The recluse was eccentric and fond of Diggs' son, Danny. Simon claimed that he would show Danny a tree with golden leaves after he dies. When...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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Daniel Diggs, a tired sexton, has dug three graves in a cemetery, including one for an old recluse named Simon. Simon lived in a rundown hut near the cemetery and was often referred to as "Simple Simon." The recluse was eccentric and fond of Diggs' son, Danny. Simon claimed that he would show Danny a tree with golden leaves after he dies. When Simon dies, people rush to his hut hoping to find hidden gold. However, they find nothing. Diggs digs Simon's grave under a tree where Simon used to sit. He accidentally takes the last piece of cake meant for Danny but compensates with a rose from a grave...
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