A man is about to be hanged on a railroad bridge during the Civil War. As he closes his eyes, he imagines escaping and reuniting with his family. However, he is suddenly dropped through the bridge and experiences intense pain. Just as he thinks he is about to die, he hears a noise and everything goes black.
# Short story
Andy Donovan meets Miss Conway at dinner and later sees her dressed in all black, indicating a recent death in her family. He tries to comfort her, but she is hesitant to share her troubles. The story explores themes of grief and the difficulty of sharing one's emotions with others.
Part 2 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Koskoosh remembers the time of the great famine and times of plenty. He recalls a memory of hunting with his friend Zing-ha and witnessing a moose being attacked by wolves. The story ends with Koskoosh accepting his fate and the law of life.
Part 1 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Old Koskoosh, an elderly man, listens to the sounds of his tribe packing up camp and preparing to move on the long trail. He reflects on his own mortality and the duties of life that call his granddaughter away from him. The story is available in two parts on VK.com.