You could try 'The Ghost in the Attic'. In this one - page story, a young boy moves into a new house with his parents. He hears noises coming from the attic. One day, he decides to investigate. When he goes up there, he sees a figure in the corner. The figure is translucent and has a sad look on its face. It turns out to be the spirit of a child who got lost in the attic years ago and never found its way out. It's a story that plays on the fear of the unknown in a small, enclosed space.
Sure. 'The Haunted House on Elm Street' is a great one - page ghost story. It's about a family who moves into an old house. Strange things start to happen right away. Doors open and close by themselves, and cold spots are everywhere. The family soon discovers that the previous owner died in a mysterious way and his spirit still lingers in the house. It's a spooky read that will give you goosebumps.
I would recommend 'The Phantom of the Old Mill'. This one - page ghost story is set in an old, dilapidated mill. A group of friends go there to explore. As they enter, they feel an eerie presence. They hear the sound of the mill's machinery starting up on its own. Then they see a shadowy figure moving among the gears. The figure is that of a worker who died in an accident in the mill long ago. His spirit still haunts the place, and the friends soon find themselves in a race to get out before something bad happens to them.
Once upon a time, in an old, abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town, there lived a ghost. A young girl, curious by nature, decided to explore the place one night. As she entered the creaky front door, a cold wind blew through her. She heard faint whispers and saw a shadowy figure at the top of the stairs. She froze in fear but mustered the courage to go up. When she reached the top, the figure disappeared. She entered a room filled with old portraits, and as she looked at them, she felt like the eyes were following her. Suddenly, the door slammed shut behind her. She was trapped. But then, as quickly as it all started, the sun began to rise and the ghostly presence vanished, leaving her shaken but alive.
There is a story where a traveler gets lost in a forest at night. He comes across an abandoned cabin. As he enters, he finds a diary on a table. As he starts reading it, he realizes it's the account of someone who was driven mad by a shadowy figure that haunts the forest. The more he reads, the colder the room gets and he starts to feel like he's being watched. Before he can leave, the door slams shut on its own.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one - page story. It's about a young couple, Jim and Della. They are very poor but deeply in love. Della sells her long beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch, while Jim sells his precious watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them in a very touching way.
Once upon a time, in an old, abandoned mansion, there was a creaking sound that echoed through the halls at midnight. A young girl, lost and alone, entered the place. As she walked, she saw a shadowy figure in the corner. It was a ghost of a woman in a white dress. The girl tried to run but the doors were locked. The ghost came closer and closer, its cold breath on her neck. She closed her eyes and when she opened them, she was outside the mansion, never to return again.
Sure. There's a story about a girl who moved into an old house. One night, she heard strange scratching noises coming from the attic. When she went to check, a cold wind blew out her candle. In the pitch black, she felt a bony hand touch her shoulder. She ran out of the attic, but the door slammed shut behind her and she could still hear the scratching.
Sure. 'The Elephant and the Ant' is a great one - page Hindi story. It's about an elephant who thinks he's the strongest and mocks a little ant. But when the ant challenges him to a task, the elephant realizes that size doesn't always mean power. It's a simple yet profound story with a moral lesson.
There's 'The Lottery'. It's a rather dark one - page short story. In a small town, there's an annual lottery. But it's not a lottery for something good. The so - called 'winner' is stoned to death by the villagers. It reveals the dark side of human nature, the blind following of traditions without questioning.
There was a magician who was not very good at his tricks. One day, he was trying to make a rabbit disappear. He waved his wand and said the magic words, but instead of disappearing, the rabbit started to dance. The magician was so embarrassed. He tried again, and this time the rabbit started to sing. The audience was laughing so hard. In the end, the magician just gave up and joined the rabbit in its little performance. It turned out to be the funniest show ever.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village surrounded by beautiful meadows. One day, while exploring the meadows, she found a strange little box. It was shiny and had an intricate design on it. Curiosity got the better of her, and she opened it. Inside was a tiny fairy. The fairy thanked Lily for freeing her and said she could grant her one wish. Lily thought for a while and wished for the meadows to always be full of beautiful flowers. The fairy waved her wand, and from that day on, the meadows were filled with the most amazing array of flowers, attracting butterflies and bees. Lily became known as the girl who saved the meadows, and she lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She met a boy named Tom at a coffee shop. Their eyes met and they felt an instant connection. They started chatting and found they had so much in common. Every day after that, they would meet at the same coffee shop. As time passed, their love grew deeper. One day, Tom took Lily to a beautiful park and proposed to her under a big oak tree. Lily said yes, and they lived happily ever after.