Tracked to Doom by O. Henry (1903)
The story revolves around a man who is being pursued by the law and seeks refuge with his former lover, now married to another man. The woman's husband is unaware of her past relationship with the fugitive and is suspicious of him. As the situation unfolds, the woman must navigate her complicated relationships and make difficult choices to protect herself and those she cares about.
By O. Henry · First published 1903 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 2,453 words
First lines
'Tis midnight in Paris.
A myriad of lamps that line the Champs Élysées and the Rouge et Noir, cast their reflection in the dark waters of the Seine as it flows gloomily past the Place Vendôme and the black walls of the Convent Notadam.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,453 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a murder and the investigation by a detective, central to the crime genre.
- Mystery — The story involves a mystery surrounding the murder and the detective's efforts to solve it.
- Thriller — The tension and suspense created by the murder and the chase add elements typical of thrillers.
- Drama — The emotional and moral conflicts among characters contribute to the dramatic elements of the narrative.
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Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Short Story · Classic Literature · American Fiction · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Crime Fiction · Detective Fiction · Plot Twist