The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg - Part I

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

This piece of short fiction first appeared in Harper’s Monthly in December 1899.  Hadleyburg enjoys the reputation of being an “incorruptible” town known for its responsible, honest people that are trained to avoid temptation. However, at some point the people of Hadleyburg manage to offend a passing stranger, and he vows to get his revenge by corrupting the town.