There were many famous writers who wrote articles about social life, such as George Orwell's 1984, and the Weakness of Human Nature by Karl Carson. These articles revealed some of the true faces of social life in a humorous, ironic and warning way, which had a profound impact on people's thoughts and behavior. If you want to read some short narrations, you can try reading ancient Chinese novels such as Dream of the Red Chamber. They are short and concise, with twists and turns in the plot and rich characters. They have high literary value.