“I have no desire to escape, and you have no need to kill me; you killed me a long time ago! As for speaking about you, I may or may not do so, according to God's instructions. The story “God Sees the Truth, but Waits” by Leo N. Tolstoy is a wonderful example of how short stories are able to present powerful concepts to readers in very limited circumstances. Tolstoy's story is full of dynamic characters, internal and external conflicts, a gripping plot, vivid settings and a very enlightening theme. By analyzing these different aspects of his story in detail, readers will be able to understand how effective Tolstoy's work is as a complement to short story literature. However, it is undoubtedly the power of the story's underlying theme that truly defines this piece as a wonderful and effective short story. In short, the story is a third-person omniscient narrative whose plot revolves around the life of the young merchant Ivan. Dmitrich Aksionov who formerly resided in the city of Vladimir, Russia. The introduction to the story begins with a brief description of Ivan. This is a man who got married, stopped drinking and seems to be taking his life on a very positive path. However, one summer day his wife warned him not to go to a local fair, claiming that she had a dream in which he returned home with gray hair. As the story grew, Ivan did not heed his warning and found himself in a situation where he was falsely accused of murder, whipped, and forced to spend twenty-six years in Siberia; And if that wasn't enough, his wife had lost all trust in him and he had lost all contact with his family. Broken and discouraged, Ivan made what he could of his stay in Siberia; he befriended the inmates and helped them every time...... middle of paper ...... provided by the text itself firmly establishes the conclusion that "God sees the Truth, But Wait” by Tolstoy is perhaps the epitome of the new literature with its deep and engaging plot, dynamic personalities, and relevant theme. The parallel transmigrations of Ivan and Makar's characters from sin and despair to virtue and faith carry with them the essence of character dynamism and depth of plot that draw readers into a deeper relationship with the story itself. By these criteria, Tolstoy's story is indeed effective as a short story, and its inclusion of the moral that "the good thing will shine through in the end" is perhaps as strong in its ability to grab readers' attention and to instill in them a sense of belonging. mystery in that it can inspire them to seek the more spiritual side of every situation they may face in life.