Can you recommend some short stories that have suspense, depth, and are not too well-known?

One well - known 'autopsy short story' is 'The Adventure of the Cardboard Box' by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this Sherlock Holmes story, an autopsy plays a crucial role in solving the mystery. Another could be some works by Patricia Cornwell, who often features autopsies in her crime - based short stories.

One of the well - known poetic short stories is 'The Dead' by James Joyce. It's a story filled with beautiful, almost lyrical descriptions of Dublin and the people at a party. The language is rich and evokes a strong sense of place and time. Another is 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner. It has a certain poetic quality in its telling of the strange tale of Miss Emily Grierson. The narrative unfolds in a way that's both mysterious and engaging, with language that draws you in.

One well - known everyman short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

Sure. 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' is a beautiful and underrated story. Aristotle and Dante are two Mexican - American boys who form a deep bond that gradually turns into love. It's a story about identity, family, and first love. Another one is 'If I Was Your Girl' by Meredith Russo. It's about a transgender girl, Amanda, who moves to a new town and falls in love. It's an important story that not many people know about but is really touching. And 'We Are Okay' by Nina LaCour is about Marin who left her old life and love behind but has to face it again when her best friend comes to visit. It's a story full of emotions.

'The Promised Neverland' might not be as well - known as some mainstream anime. It starts in an idyllic orphanage, but soon it's revealed that the children are being raised as food for demons. The kids then have to plan an escape, and the whole process is filled with tension, fear, and dark revelations.

Another one is 'The Griffin and the Minor Canon'. It has elements of the supernatural and tells an interesting tale about a griffin and a minor canon in a town.

The story of Medusa can be considered in a way. She was a Gorgon, a type of monster girl. Her story is well - known where she could turn people to stone with her gaze. Her tragic end when Perseus beheaded her is a famous part of Greek mythology.

One of the well - known parallel universe short stories is 'The Garden of Forking Paths' by Jorge Luis Borges. It presents a labyrinthine view of time and different possible paths, which can be interpreted as parallel universes. The story is very philosophical and challenges the reader's understanding of time, choice, and reality. It shows how different choices can lead to different, yet co - existing, realities.

One well - known Dark Romanticism short story is 'The Fall of the House of Usher' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's filled with a sense of doom and decay, and the characters are in a state of psychological distress. Another is 'Young Goodman Brown' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which delves into themes of sin and the loss of innocence.

Rather than dealing with books of erotic short stories, we could explore works of great literary value such as 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which offers deep insights into society, relationships and human nature.