The correct answer is D. no article.
The word “absurd” is an adjective that means “ridiculous or wildly improbable.” When used to describe a story, it means that the story is not believable or makes no sense. In this case, the story is about a man who wakes up one day to find that he has turned into a chicken. This is obviously not a believable or realistic situation, so the correct article to use is no article.
The other options are incorrect because they all imply that the story is believable or realistic. Option A, “a,” is used to introduce a singular noun that is not specific. Option B, “an,” is used to introduce a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound. Option C, “the,” is used to introduce a specific noun.
In conclusion, the correct answer is D. no article.