Can you recommend some short intelligent stories?

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It shows the selfless love between a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, which tells a story about a woman's pursuit of vanity and the unexpected consequences. And 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs is also very interesting, it's a horror - tinged story about a family and a magical paw that grants wishes with a terrible price.

They are concise. For example, they can quickly convey a moral or an idea in just a few paragraphs. Like the story of the hare and the tortoise, it's short but clearly shows that slow and steady wins the race.

They usually have deep meanings. 'A Sound of Thunder' is not just about time travel, but also about the impact of our actions on the future. Symbolism is also common. In 'The Lottery', the lottery itself is a symbol that represents many things. And intelligent short stories tend to engage the reader's mind. 'Harrison Bergeron' makes the reader think about equality and freedom in a new way. They often challenge the reader's assumptions and make them see things from different perspectives.

Sure. Here is one. A little girl was asked in school what her father did for a living. She said, 'Whatever my mom tells him to.' It's funny and shows the girl's intelligent understanding of family dynamics in a humorous way.

Sure. Once a crow was very thirsty. It saw a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. The crow couldn't reach the water with its beak. So it came up with an intelligent idea. It picked up pebbles one by one and dropped them into the pitcher. As the pebbles filled the pitcher, the water level rose and the crow was able to drink the water. It's both funny to imagine a crow doing this and also shows the crow's intelligence.

Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is highly intelligent and the mystery is full of unexpected twists.

Well, 'His Dark Materials' is an intelligent fantasy novel. It explores deep philosophical concepts such as free will, consciousness, and the nature of the soul. The story is full of magic and adventure, but also makes you think. Also, 'The Name of the Wind' is a good choice. The main character, Kvothe, is highly intelligent and his journey through the magic school and the wider world is full of interesting twists and turns.

Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a great intelligent horror novel. It's not just about scares but also delves deep into the psychological state of the characters. The haunted hotel setting is filled with a sense of dread that builds gradually.

One of the excellent intelligent fiction books is 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. It explores a future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned. It makes you consider the implications of technology and social control on human nature. For example, how the loss of individuality and the pursuit of pleasure at all costs can affect a civilization.

One great intelligent spy novel is 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex and cerebral exploration of the world of espionage, with a focus on the moral ambiguities of the spy game.