The Cobweb by Hector Hugh Munro
A young woman's life unravels after she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and manipulation by her lover and his mistress. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the destructive nature of obsession.
By Hector Hugh Munro · First published 1902 · Genre: Short Story, Fiction, Domestic Fiction · 2,408 words
First lines
The farmhouse kitchen probably stood where it did as a matter of accident or haphazard choice; yet its situation might have been planned by a master-strategist in farmhouse architecture. Dairy and poultry-yard, and herb garden, and all the busy places of the farm seemed to lead by easy access into its wide flagged haven, where there was room for everything and where muddy boots left traces that were easily swept away. And yet, for all that it stood so well in the centre of human bustle, its long, latticed window, with the wide window-seat, built into an embrasure beyond the huge fireplace, looked out on a wild spreading view of hill and heather and wooded combe. The window nook made almost a little room in itself, quite the pleasantest room in the farm as far as situation and capabilities went.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Hector Hugh Munro
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Realism, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,408 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative focusing on a specific incident or character, typical of short stories.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of imagination, depicting characters and events that are not real.
- Domestic Fiction — The story revolves around household life and the dynamics within a farm setting.
- Realism — The narrative style and character portrayal aim to reflect real life and everyday situations.
Tags
Psychological Thriller · Short Story Collection · Dark Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Gothic Fiction · Supernatural Elements · Mystery · Suspense · Paranoid Atmosphere · Isolation