"Lost-- Lost-- A little girl, six years old, in a pink frock, white hat, and new, green shoes." Stories to enjoy when you have five minutes to spare, grouped by category to suit your mood: Witty Stories, Introspective Stories, Morality Tales, Other-Worldly Stories, Feel-Good/Love Stories, Dramatic Stories, and Political Farce Stories, Had a rough day? Computer has revolutionalised our world. Who knew Robin Hood stood up for unrequited lovers as well as for the poor! ", "In writing about Peace the thing is to say what everybody else is saying, only to say it better.". "The night came slowly, softly, as I lay out there under the maple tree. The author's treatment for nervous disease was never to touch pen, brush, or pencil. An Indian legend explaining how God tried to incerase man's happiness by introducing work, sickness and suffering. Sci-fi with a twist: endless rocket parties and a budding author writing, "Fascism is Communism with a Shave. Why don't men just go to a salon where they can make an appointment, instead of this nonsense? A late winter blizzard is just the occasion for Maine (the girl) to step out and save the day! Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world-- stronger than hate, stronger than evil, stronger than death? A dramatic story about a man and a dog confronted by a snake. One cannot stick to pure reason while quarreling with bees. Here are many examples of short stories for you to read online. ", "We had monkeys, and 'missing links,' and plenty of other kinds of ancestors, but no Adam. "A dog always looks as if he ought to have a pipe in his mouth and a black bag for his lunch, and then he would go quite happily to office every day. Nothing beats an irish stew, cornbread, and a beer! Did David Duck make it back alive or not? Thankfully, she ignored that advice. Hemingway's delightful account of the respite a dance provides during wartime. If we read everything literally, we'd go mad. The familiar story of Narcissus, but from the pool's point of view. Isn't this a story about two knights fighting for the hand of a fair maiden? A beautiful Japanese folktale about the Weaving Maiden and the Herd Boy. Cheer up with 50 Great Feel-Good Stories and a generous helping of comforting Foodie Stories, Looking for more? Reading short stories online has become our favorite pastime. The price of freedom is joy and suffering. Over-eager parents eavesdrop on a courtship, it's quite a portrait. Scottish King Robert Bruce is inspired not to give up after watching a tenacious spider. You'll be "in stitches" by the time you're done reading Dick's "side-splitting" story! I saw that trouble was coming. "You dare not fire, you cowardly red-coats," cried others. "The hand of heaven sometimes falls heavily upon the righteous.". I wonder why it is?". At the age of thirteen, George Washington wrote down 110 rules to guide him in act and speech. Nothing could prevent it.". This parable originally from India has been adapted by many religions and cultures with the underlying message that collective wisdom leads to the truth. ", "As I looked upon the little gate in the mighty wall, I felt that beyond it lay a dream-country from which, once it was entered, there would be no return.". "It is greater than the stars--that moving procession of human energy.". Leacock's story provides just one scenario for why this invention failed miserably. Bus passengers are curious about the rider from Charing Cross, a young boy with a stick, bundle and bouquet. Writing a short story is like an encapsulated novel focused on one main character. Is it fate or do the press and law enforcement work hand-in-hand?

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