Can you recommend some stories from '2018 best short stories'?

One of the well - known short stories from Twain is 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'. It's a humorous tale about a bet on a frog - jumping contest.

There's also 'The Hand'. It's a story that shows Colette's ability to create an atmosphere. Through her words, you can almost feel the tension and the unspoken emotions that the characters are experiencing.

Sure. One of the great short stories from '2022 best short stories' could be 'The Lost Key'. It's about a young girl who discovers a mysterious key that seems to unlock secrets from another world. The story is full of suspense and the characters are well - developed.

Well, there could be a story in '2020 best short stories' that focuses on the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson. It beautifully portrays the passing on of wisdom and family values. The characters are well - developed and the plot is engaging, making it a memorable read.

There might be a story about a lost friendship in '2017 best short stories'. It shows how misunderstandings can break apart a once - strong bond. The characters' development throughout the story is really interesting as they go from being close to completely estranged.

There might be a story like 'A Day in the Sun'. In this story, a man who has been living a dull life suddenly gets a chance to experience a day full of extraordinary events. It shows how a single day can change one's perspective on life. The collection '2019 best short stories' is full of such interesting tales.

I'm not sure about all the stories in 'best 2019 short stories' specifically, but many short stories from such collections often explore human nature. For example, some might deal with the struggle of an individual against society, like a character trying to break free from the constraints of a conformist community.

Sure. One great short story from it might be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking piece that starts off seeming quite ordinary but takes a dark and unexpected turn. Another could be 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor, which is full of complex characters and moral exploration.

Well, 'The Necklace' is also in there. This story shows how a simple act of vanity can lead to years of hardship for a woman who borrows a necklace and loses it.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' 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. It shows the true meaning of love.