“SHOCK TACTICS” by SAKI.
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HECTOR HUGH MUNRO (18 December 1870 – 14 November 1916),
better known by the pen name SAKI and also frequently as H. H. MUNRO,
was a BRITISH WRITER whose WITTY, MISCHIEVOUS and sometimes MACABRE stories SATIRIZE Edwardian society and culture.

He is CONSIDERED by English teachers and scholars as a MASTER OF THE SHORT STORY, and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll and Rudyard Kipling, HE HIMSELF INFLUENCED A. A. Milne, Noël Coward and P. G. Wodehouse.

Source: Wikipedia.
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 So I read this BEAUTIFUL, WITTY & if I must say, GIVING WISE INSIGHT- short story, “Shock Tactics” by Saki.

It is about a girl named Ella McCarthy & a boy, she likes, Bertie Heasant who is going to be 20 year old soon & Bernie’s mother.

His mom opens every letter that comes to the house, whoever it’s for.

Now, Bertie is unable to do anything about it & his friend, Ella is unhappy about it. She wants to communicate via letters without giving away their privacy.

Clovis, Bertie’s friend can’t see his friend so gloomy & sad. Clovis tries to persuade Bertie to have a word with his mom & put his foot down but seeing his friend helpless..he retires.

You haven’t used the right kind of argument..

A day or two later, a letter addressed Bertie lands at his house & as expected is opened by his mom.

His mom, Mrs. Heasant was one of those empty-minded individuals to whom other people’s affairs are perpetually interesting.

A sequence of letters follow, which makes Mrs.Heasant crazy.

✅ In the end, she promises to never open Bernie’s letters again.

Why ❓
How did it happen❓
For that you will have to read Shock Tactics

❤️
Tell me, which tactics do u use with your parents or friends or boss to get your way❓

You have been given this mountain, so that you can show others it can be moved.

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During the day I don’t believe in ghosts.. At night, I am a little more open-minded!

THE TALES OF UNEARTHLY ENCOUNTERS
by
@deepnaskar_ @24by7publishing

🕳 118 pages, 11 short stories.

🌸 Do you like to read/ watch paranormal/ horror/ fantasy fiction❓

If yes, then you are in for a treat!

🕳 These short stories had me glued! scared the hell out of me.. gave me goosebumps.. they messed up with my brain wiring.. n had a strong hangover.
I LOVED em!!

🕳 These stories had beings, happenings, phenomenon which are beyond the realm of scientific understanding and explanation, of the natural world. They waver somewhere between real and surreal, a misty place which should not be treaded even in nightmares.

🕳 Although each story belongs to the same genre, still they are so unique and fun to imagine & experience. It’s like watching 11 different chaotic_scary_intriguing stories, back to back! In the end, you are wasted and lost!

🕳 The basic premise is FEAR. Fear of the unknown and the author has tapped it wonderfully.

🕳 Writing short stories is a tight rope walk and writing 11 magnetic short stories is not eating a piece of cake. Its tough. Applaud the author for that.

Have you ever feared rain❓
Have you ever feared,as a child, being left out, alone at school❓
Do you think something wierd can happen when you travel alone, to an unknown place❓
Have you ever feared your reflection or shadow❓
⛳not giving any more spoilers, read it to enjoy it fully!!

4/5 for the storyline.

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