very interesting short stories

They are concise. For example, they can often be told in just a few sentences, like the story of the boy and the starfish which gets its point across quickly.

There was a child who felt a presence in his room every night. When he asked who it was, a faint voice said 'I'm lost'.

The spooky settings are interesting. Like in many stories, old, dark houses add a sense of mystery. For example, a haunted - looking mansion where strange noises come from inside. Another element is the costumes. Characters dressing up as witches, vampires or ghosts make the stories fun.

One interesting classic very short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. The wife cuts and sells her long beautiful hair to buy a chain for her husband's watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. It shows the selfless love they have for each other.

The story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also great. Goldilocks enters the bears' house, tries their porridge, chairs, and beds. When the bears come home, she runs away. This story can teach kids about respecting others' property.

The story of Jonah and the whale is also quite short. Jonah disobeyed God and was swallowed by a whale. While inside, he repented and God made the whale spit him out. This story teaches about the importance of obedience and God's mercy.

Well, perhaps there are stories that touch on historical events in a concise yet impactful way. For example, a story set during a war that shows the courage of an individual. And there could be tales of the supernatural, with just a few pages to send shivers down your spine.

Online platforms like Project Gutenberg are also great. It offers a wide range of free e - books, including many interesting short stories that are in the public domain. You can also check out some literary magazines, either in print or online. They often publish new and emerging short story writers.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It's about a young couple who are very poor but sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other.

They're interesting because they can quickly grab your attention. In just a few sentences, they create suspense. For example, in a short mystery, there might be a strange object found. You immediately start to wonder how it got there and what it means.