Why does the Russian author's short story feature a man who refuses to be fired?

Well, it could be to explore themes like determination, identity, or the power dynamics in the workplace. The character's refusal might symbolize a fight against injustice or a refusal to conform to societal expectations.

Maybe he really loves his job and believes he can do it well. Or he might have some personal reasons tied to the job that make him hold on.

I'm sorry, I don't know who the author of the 'tardy man short story' is. There are so many short stories out there, and without more context, it's difficult to determine the author.

I'm not aware of any particular 'man mountain short story' so I can't say who the author is.

I'm not sure who the author of 'the pale man short story' is. There are many short stories out there and without more context it's difficult to determine the author.

Unfortunately, without more information, it's impossible to tell who the author of 'the tall man short story' is. It could be a new author trying to make a name for themselves, or it could be an older piece of literature that has been forgotten over time. There are countless short stories in the world, and this one may not be widely known enough for its author to be easily identified.

I don't know who the author of the 'Pyramid Man' short story is as the name is rather generic and there could be multiple stories with this title by different authors.

I'm not sure who the specific author of 'the man in the water short story' is without more context.

I'm sorry, but I don't know who the author of 'a new man short story' is. There are so many short stories out there, and without more information, it's difficult to determine the author.

I don't know the author of this particular short story. It could be an indie writer whose work isn't widely known yet. Maybe it was written by someone for a local literary magazine or a small - scale writing competition. Without more context, it's really hard to determine the author.