Sure. 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt is a great college fiction short story. It's set in a small, elite liberal arts college and involves a group of students who study Greek and get involved in some dark and mysterious events.
Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great college - level short story. It's thought - provoking and shows how blindly following traditions can be dangerous.
Well, 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green is a popular college - related initiation story. It shows the experiences of students at a boarding school, which has a lot of college - like elements such as new friendships, first loves, and dealing with loss. Then there's 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. It's about a freshman in high school, but it also gives a good idea about the kind of self - discovery and social initiation that occurs in a college - like environment. Also, 'Stoner' by John Williams tells the story of a man's life including his time in college, his academic pursuits, and his personal relationships.
Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great short short fiction story. It's about a small town's annual lottery which has a very unexpected and dark ending.
Sure. There was a girl and a boy in college. They met in the library while reaching for the same book. Their eyes met and they instantly felt a connection. They started sitting together to study, sharing snacks. Eventually, they went on dates around campus, like picnics by the lake. It was a simple yet beautiful love story that began in the college environment.
Sure. There was a time in my college when a student accidentally walked into the wrong classroom during an exam. He sat down, started answering the questions, and only realized his mistake half an hour later when he noticed the different exam papers. Everyone in the class couldn't stop laughing.
Sure. One time in college, during a very serious lecture, a student's phone rang with the most hilarious cartoon theme song. The whole class burst out laughing, and the professor couldn't help but chuckle too.
One good short fiction is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a thrilling story of a man's descent into madness. 'Young Goodman Brown' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is also great. It delves into themes of faith and human nature. And don't forget 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell, which is an exciting adventure - themed short story.
There is also 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' which is a story that follows a young boy's journey as he tries to make sense of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks. It weaves together elements of mystery, family, and the search for meaning in the face of great loss. The story uses the boy's perspective to show how the event affected not just the victims directly, but also their families and the wider community. It's a very moving piece of literature that shows the long - lasting impact of 9/11 on individuals and society as a whole.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It's a heartwarming story about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other.
There are many. 'The Star' by Arthur C. Clarke is a short yet powerful story. It tells of a group of astronauts who discover a strange star and the implications it has for their religious beliefs. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card also started as a short story. It's about a young boy being trained for war in a future where Earth is threatened by an alien race. 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' by Ursula K. Le Guin is a unique short science fiction piece that makes you question the price of utopia.