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Grady

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...I've been a regular reader on this site for years, but never thought to get an account. Not really a "get an account" kind of guy, I guess. But I had a question and thought this would be the best place to get the correct answer. So thanks for having me!
 

Grady

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View attachment 3505 and What is your question?

Thanks, Vulture.

I was looking for the author/title of a short story I'd read over 25 years ago. The premiss is that a poor child goes to a carnival of sorts in the hopes of winning a chance to spin a wheel of fortune, the proceeds of which he would use to buy his mother medicine. The ending (no spoilers) involves the child getting a chance to spin the wheel, then holding the button down and realizing that, as long as he didn't let go of the button, the wheel wouldn't stop - and he couldn't lose.

Wish I had more details, but it was a long time ago, and I haven't been able to find anything resembling it since. It was in a book, perhaps a compilation of short stories or O. Henry winners. I've been looking for it for years. If anyone has any idea of what it may be, I'll follow up all leads. The worst thing that can happen if I am sent in the wrong direction is that I'll have to read short stories, so I win either way.

Thanks for asking!
 

Neesy

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...I've been a regular reader on this site for years, but never thought to get an account. Not really a "get an account" kind of guy, I guess. But I had a question and thought this would be the best place to get the correct answer. So thanks for having me!
Welcome to the SKMB Grady
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GNTLGNT

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...Hey Grady!...
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...as far as the story...ray Bradbury keeps coming to mind, but I don't think that's it...
 

blunthead

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Welcome to the SKMB! The story to which you refer sounds interesting. Approximately when did you read it? Do you remember any specific circumstances around the time you read it? What sort of stuff have you read and since when?