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Enjoy a variety of stories in different categories, from witty to introspective, from morality to other-worldly. Find stories to suit your mood and inspire your imagination by classic authors like Twain, Wilde, and Kafka.
Enjoy a collection of short and hilarious stories to share with your friends. From a man who never argued with anyone to a rich man who leads an orchestra, these stories will make you laugh out loud.
Apr 28, 2022 · 1. Understand that a story is more than a scene or an anecdote. Does the story you want to tell have a beginning, a middle and an end? Does it have tension? Does it show some sort of...
Browse and read 160 short stories from various authors and genres. Find the best short stories for students, children, or adults who love literature.
- Three Feet From Gold. Watch the Video of This Story: The Story: During the gold rush, a man who had been mining in Colorado for several months quit his job, as he hadn’t struck gold yet and the work was becoming tiresome.
- Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand. Watch the Video of This Story: The Story: A philosophy professor once stood up before his class with a large empty mayonnaise jar.
- The Elephant Rope. Watch the Video of This Story: The Story: When walking through an elephant camp, a man noticed that the elephants were only secured with a small rope that was tied around one ankle.
- A Wise Man’s Jokes. The Story: A wise man once faced a group of people who were complaining about the same issues over and over again. One day, instead of listening to the complaints, he told them a joke and everyone cracked up laughing.
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Looking for great storytelling but don't want to commit to a novel? Check out these 31 short stories and collections from various genres and sources. You can also take a quiz to get a personalized recommendation based on your preferences.
Jun 15, 2020 · 15 June 2020. By Cath Pound,Features correspondent. Alamy. In Grand Union, Zadie Smith embraces the contemporary and the surreal (Credit: Alamy) The perfect lockdown reading choices for whatever...