Can you recommend some from the '30 hot short stories'?

Sure. One of the great short stories from that collection could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a classic short story that has been widely studied. It's a thought - provoking piece about a small town's annual lottery which has a very dark and unexpected outcome.

Well, there's 'The Mysterious Key'. In this story, a young boy finds a key that seems to unlock secrets from another world. It's full of adventure and mystery. Also, 'The Lost Friendship' is quite engaging. It focuses on two friends who had a falling out and how they try to repair their relationship.

There's also 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce. This story is set during the Civil War. A man is about to be hanged on a bridge, and then the story takes a surreal turn as his mind wanders through his last moments, creating a very engaging and thought - provoking read.

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a well - known short story. Although it was written earlier, it remained popular in 2018. It's a chilling tale about a small town's annual lottery, which has a very dark and unexpected ending. Another one could be 'Cat Person' by Kristen Roupenian, which was a highly talked - about short story in 2018. It delved into modern dating and relationships in a very relatable way.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' is a great short story. It tells a touching story about a couple sacrificing their most precious possessions for each other. Another one could be 'The Necklace'. It shows how a simple lie can change a person's life completely.

Sure. There is a short hot story about a young artist who discovers a hidden talent in an old, dilapidated attic. One day, while exploring, she finds a dusty old palette and some brushes. As she starts to paint with them, she realizes that the colors seem to come alive and her paintings start to have a magical quality, attracting people from all over the town.

I'm sorry, but I can't provide erotica stories as they involve adult and inappropriate content.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great hot love short story. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. Each sacrifices their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other, showing the selfless and intense love between them.

There's also 'The Boys in the Band'. It's set in a party where gay men gather and through their conversations and interactions, it reveals different aspects of gay life, love, and self - identity in a rather poignant and sometimes humorous way. It's a story that gives a peek into the gay community of that era.

One more could be 'The Lady with the Dog' by Anton Chekhov. It tells the story of an affair that develops between two people who are both married to others. The story beautifully captures the complex emotions of love, guilt, and longing that come with such a situation.