The Lady, or the Tiger? is a classic short story by Frank R. Stockton. It tells the story of a barbaric king who has devised a unique form of justice. When someone is accused of a crime, they are placed in an arena and presented with two doors. Behind one door is a beautiful woman, and behind the other is a ferocious tiger. The accused must choose one of the doors, and whatever is behind it will determine their fate. The story follows the story of a young man who is accused of a crime and must face the king's justice. He is presented with the two doors, and must choose one. The story follows his thoughts and emotions as he contemplates his fate, and the suspense builds as the reader is left to wonder which door he will choose. In the end, the reader is left to decide the fate of the young man, and the story ends with the question: "Which came out of the opened door—the lady, or the tiger?"
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1882 · Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mystery