Can you recommend some best dramatic short stories for beginners?

'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. This is a modern - day love story between the son of the US president and a British prince. There are political and family dramas intertwined with their budding romance. It has a fun and fresh take on the romance genre and is a good start for those new to dramatic romance novels.

I would recommend 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. It's easy to get into and has a very emotional and dramatic love story. It deals with themes like disability, sacrifice, and the power of love in a relatable way for new readers of the genre.

For beginners, 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is a great choice. It's a short but very dramatic novel that uses animals to tell a story about power and corruption.

Sure. 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde is a wonderful choice. It's about a statue of a prince who, with the help of a swallow, gives away all his jewels and gold to the poor. It has simple yet profound themes and beautiful language.

One of the best is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a touching story about a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other. Another great one is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It shows how a woman's vanity and a single mistake can change her life completely. And 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner is also remarkable. It tells a dark and mysterious story about a reclusive woman in the South.

There's also 'The Man I Killed' from Tim O'Brien's 'The Things They Carried'. It's about a young American soldier in the Vietnam War who kills a Vietnamese man. The soldier then starts to imagine the life of the man he killed, his family, and what could have been. It shows the psychological drama of war.

Sure. One great 5 - minute dramatic short story could be about a lost dog finding its way home against all odds. The dog encounters various obstacles like bad weather and mean people but its determination to get back to its owner makes it a very emotional and dramatic piece.

Another one could be 'The Ransom of Red Chief' also by O. Henry. A couple of kidnappers snatch a rich man's son, thinking they'll get a big ransom. But the boy, Red Chief, is so wild and unruly that he actually makes the kidnappers' lives miserable. It has lots of funny moments as the boy gets the upper hand over the kidnappers, and it's dramatic as they struggle to deal with the situation.

Sure. 'The Three Little Pigs' is a great starting point. It's a well - known short fantasy story with simple yet engaging characters like the pigs and the big bad wolf. Another one is 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. It has elements of magic with the beanstalk growing into the sky and the encounter with the giant. 'The Gingerbread Man' is also suitable for beginners. It's a fast - paced story about a runaway gingerbread man and the various characters that try to catch him.

Sure. 'Kagerou Daze - in a day's' is a good start. It has an interesting story with a touch of mystery and unique character designs. Another one is 'Harmonie', which is a short but impactful story about a girl and her relationship with music and a mysterious boy. It's easy to follow and has a great art style.