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When Happiness Hurtles Downward Like Rain From Heaven
Thomas Beller tells the story of how we go from innocently amusing ourselves, to less innocent activities—all in the pursuit of happiness. It's an excerpt from his novel The Sleep-over Artist. (7 minutes)
More in Fiction
Act One: The Big Nap
A hardened PI works the toughest case of his very young life. (18 minutes)ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE is written by Simon Rich and stars John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Fred Armisen, and Chloe Fineman.
Act Four: The Feels on the Bus
Writer Etgar Keret reads his story about a bus driver who refuses to open the doors for late passengers. (9 minutes)This story is from Etgar's book, The Bus Driver Who Wanted To Be God & Other Stories.
Act Two: Meat Cute
A short piece of fiction from the perspective of aliens who’ve been scouting Earth, from writer Terry Bisson.
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