Can you recommend some interesting english short detective stories?

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle are very classic. The stories are full of mystery and Holmes' brilliant deductions always amaze readers.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It tells the story of a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, which shows the consequences of vanity. And 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens is also a classic, teaching about redemption and kindness during Christmas.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. They each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant. It shows how a woman's vanity leads her into years of hardship. And 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury is also interesting, which involves time travel and the consequences of small actions in the past on the present.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a very well - known short English story. It tells about a race between a slow - moving tortoise and a fast - running hare. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race, while the tortoise keeps moving steadily and eventually wins the race. This story teaches us the value of perseverance.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a classic one. It teaches us the value of perseverance. The slow - moving tortoise wins the race against the over - confident hare.

Sure. 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy is a great one. It's a story that delves deep into the complex relationships within a family in Kerala, India. The use of language is both beautiful and poignant.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a great one. It teaches us that slow and steady can win the race. Another is 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. It warns us not to lie as no one will believe us when we really need help.

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great one. It's a thought - provoking story that shows the dark side of human nature within a small town setting. Another is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells a heartwarming story about a couple's selfless love and sacrifice.

Another interesting short story is 'The Haunted Manor'. It has elements of mystery and horror. The author does a wonderful job of creating a spooky atmosphere throughout the story. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Well, 'To Build a Fire' by Jack London is also suitable. It's about a man traveling alone in the extreme cold Yukon Territory. He ignores the advice of an old - timer about the cold and his hubris leads him into a series of dangerous situations. It's a great story to show the power of nature and human's over - confidence.