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I just heard a radio adaptation of "The Skeleton". I'm sure that it was a faithful adaptation because it seems like it was read directly from the story, though I can't be sure because I've never actually read the story (and I'm not even sure what book it's in).

I was so surprised at it. This is a super-creepy horror story, and I don't think Bradbury has written anything else similar to it.

Have you read any RB stories that seem especially unique?
 
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"unique" is a big word. Two immediately spring to mind for me:

"Tomorrow's Child"

and

"The City"
 
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Ray started out writing a number of scary stories for WEIRD TALES in the 1940's, many of which have appeared in his subsequent short story collections. My personal favorite is "The October Game".
 
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Yea, that's a good one, too.
 
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Bradbury covers a lot of territory, but I'd say "Hopscotch" is atypical.
 
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Can anyone tell me where to find this short story (Skeleton)? What book is it in?
 
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According to Phil's marvellous site:

Dark Carnival
The October Country
The Vintage Bradbury
The Stories of Ray Bradbury
Skeletons

And this magazine.


"Live Forever!"
 
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for subject matter and (especially) locale/setting, I'd say "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind" from The Golden Apples of the Sun.
 
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i think cecy's "family" begged for an entire series. mr. bradbury could've chosen to write an entire collection a la "martian chronicles", based on this set of characters. but he didnt. one wonders why he refrained.


but if of ships i now should sing, what ship would come for me?
 
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i think cecy's "family" begged for an entire series. mr. bradbury could've chosen to write an entire collection a la "martian chronicles", based on this set of characters. but he didnt...


Ah, but he DID! It's called FROM THE DUST RETURNED. You can read a little about it on my website (direct link here), and also on this Wikipedia page.


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thank you, phil. how did i ever miss this one? ive ordered a copy and wait on tippytoes for it's arrival.


but if of ships i now should sing, what ship would come for me?
 
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