"The Killers" is a short story by American author Ernest Hemingway. The story is set in a small town in the United States and revolves around two hitmen who enter a diner looking for a man named Ole Andreson. The owner of the diner, George, becomes concerned for Andreson's safety and warns him about the hitmen. Despite George's warnings, Andreson seems resigned to his fate and refuses to leave town or seek help from the police. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Andreson has a dark past and is a former boxer who has been on the run for some time. In the end, the hitmen leave town without completing their job, and Andreson remains in the diner, seemingly waiting for his inevitable death.
"The Killers" is a classic example of Hemingway's spare and direct writing style. The story is notable for its depiction of violence and its exploration of themes such as fate, mortality, and the human condition. The story has been adapted into several films and is considered one of Hemingway's most iconic works of short fiction.
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