SG Fiction: Rock Fall

A story by Pam Houston

Our SG Fiction newsletter features an original short story from a different author around the world. It’s part of our set of expanded offerings. At least once a month, you’ll receive an original short story from a different part of the world. Today’s selection is by Pam Houston.

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In the wake of the fist Trump presidential term, Pam Houston wrote an intrepid piece of fiction for Stranger’s Guide exploring the power—and powerlessness—of an individual pitted against the violent force of nature and politics. The piece, which was first published in our National Parks guide, is even more potent today.

Photograph by Davoud Kermaninejad.

Rock Fall

By Pam Houston