A good short story usually has a simple and profound plot, a sense of imagination and humor, and fascinating characters. These elements could attract the reader's attention and make the reader constantly think and reflect during the reading process. Some good short stories include: - The Kite Runner: The story of an afghan teenager profoundly reveals the complexity and variety of human nature. " Three-Body Problem ": A science fiction novel that explored the future of human civilization and the nature of the universe by describing the contact and conflict between alien civilizations and humans. - Alive: adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name, it tells the life experience of an ordinary farmer and profoundly reflects the history and reality of Chinese society. -1984: It was George Orwell's masterpiece that described a dictatorial state and society, revealing the cruelty and repression of political power. These novels all had unique styles and topics that could resonate with the readers and make them think. They were worth recommending.