The Master-player
The Master-Player is a story of a young man, named John, who is a master-player of the game of chess. He is a prodigy, and his skill is unmatched. He is so good that he can beat any opponent, no matter how strong they are. John is a loner, and he has no friends. He spends his days playing chess in the park, and he is content with his life. But one day, he meets a mysterious stranger who challenges him to a game of chess. John is intrigued by the stranger, and he accepts the challenge. The game is intense, and John soon realizes that the stranger is no ordinary opponent. He is a master-player, and he is determined to beat John. John is determined to win, and he puts all of his skill and knowledge into the game. In the end, John is victorious, and he is amazed by the stranger's skill. The stranger reveals that he is a master-player from another world, and he has come to challenge John to a game of chess. John is intrigued, and he agrees to play the stranger in a series of games. The games become more and more intense, and John soon realizes that the stranger is not only a master-player, but also a master-teacher. He teaches John the secrets of the game, and John begins to understand the beauty and complexity of chess. John eventually becomes a master-player himself, and he is able to beat the stranger. The stranger reveals that he was sent to Earth to find a worthy opponent, and he has found one in John. The stranger leaves, and John is left with a newfound appreciation for the game of chess.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 95 words
First lines
Mute was the mighty organ. None might break
The silence that had thralled it since was stilled
The master-hand beneath whose touch it thrilled
To music such as choiring seraphs make--
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The Master-player is listed on Textopian as a short story by Leigh Gordon Giltner, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 95 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Fiction — The Master-player is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author, Leigh Gordon Giltner.
- Mystery — The Master-player is a mystery, as it follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious figure.
- Thriller — The Master-player is a thriller, as it contains suspenseful moments and a fast-paced plot.
- Adventure — The Master-player is an adventure, as it follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth and save the day.
Tags
American poetry · beneath · celestial · choiring · chords · cold · elusive · evoke · harmonies · harp · lay · love