Short stories by David Means

David Means (born October 17, 1961) [1] is an American short story writer and novelist based in Nyack, New York. His stories have appeared in many publications, including EsquireThe New Yorker, and Harper's. They are frequently set in the Midwest or the Rust Belt, or along the Hudson River in New York.

Listing 4 stories.

After the disappearance of one of her beloved humans, a dachshund tries to acclimate to life without her. But, when yet another loss strikes, the dachshund's life is changed forever.

A man travels around Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in a trio of crooks. He and the woman he is in love with ditch the leader of the group.

A stay-at-home dad with a wife who works in Manhattan attempts to find a sense of control by tenderly disciplining his young son after he puts himself in danger.

In Michigan, a young boy whose parents are going through a divorce spends his days fantasizing about his goldfish, Fish.