What's your favorite short story?
>inb4 baby worn shoes

Undoubtedly, the saga of Furtle Lurtle the Turtle.

Once upon a time, there was a turtle.
His name was Furtle Lurtle.
He had to face several hurdles.
Then some stuff happened, and eventually he died.
The end.

Unironically the Witcher short stories are peak, I'd choose The Lesser Evil. Many people on this board underrate the Witcher way too much. It should be on the same tier as dune and Book of the new sun

>>24571784
Once upon a time, there was a witcher.
She witched. It kind of itched.
On the mound, she pitched.
Her boyfriend, she ditched, when he wanted to get hitched. He called her a bitch.
Then some stuff happened, and eventually she died.
The end.

A Day in the Country
Sorrow Acre

>>24571761 (OP)
Legend of the devil mask by Rennyo

A short parable about trying to prevent someone from seeking enlightenment - it will always backfire on you

https://higashihonganjiusa.org/2023/08/22/legend-of-the-devil-mask/