RIP Terry Bisson. Here is one of his most famous stories, the excellent “Bears Discover Fire."
I just re-read the story. It’s very short and simple on the surface, with a lot going on underneath that I don’t quite understand. At some point, I might Google until I find an analysis—or, even better, try to figure it out on my own. But for now, I’ll just appreciate the story.
He also wrote the short story “They’re Made Out of Meat.” He wrote novels too, but he was a master of short fiction.