"The Open Window" is a short story by Saki, also known as H.H. Munro. It revolves around a young girl named Vera who tells a visitor, Mr. Nuttel, a fabricated tale about her aunt and the tragic loss of her husband and brothers. She claims they went hunting and never returned, leaving the window open for their return. As the story unfolds, the aunt enters the room, and moments later, the real hunters return, shocking Mr. Nuttel. The twist reveals Vera's deception, highlighting themes of deception and the impact of storytelling on perception.