Can you recommend a few best zombie short stories?

Sure. 'Zombie Island' is quite popular. It's set on an isolated island where a scientific experiment goes wrong and turns the inhabitants into zombies. A team of adventurers goes to the island to investigate and ends up in a fight for their lives.

Sure. 'I Am Legend' is a great start. It's not too complex and has a really interesting take on the zombie - like creatures. It gives you a good sense of the isolation and danger in a zombie - infested world. Another good one is 'The Girl with All the Gifts'. It has a simple enough plot for a beginner to follow but also has some really thought - provoking ideas about the zombies and the survivors.

One of the best is 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson. It's a classic that not only has great zombie - like creatures but also delves deep into themes of isolation and what it means to be the last human. The story follows a man in a post - apocalyptic world overrun by vampire - like zombies. His daily struggle for survival and his hope against all odds make it a truly engaging short story.

Sure. 'The Man Who Loved Flowers' is a good start. It's a simple yet engaging story with an unexpected twist at the end. It shows King's ability to create suspense in a short space.

Sure. 'The Friendly Ghost' is a good one for beginners. It has a simple yet interesting plot that is easy to follow. It shows Sujatha's ability to create a supernatural story with a touch of humor.

I would also recommend 'Evidence'. It tells the story of a man who might be a robot. The way Asimov plays with the idea of identity and the role of robots in a political context in this story is really clever. It makes you question how we can really tell the difference between a human and a robot, and what the implications are if a robot were to hold a high - profile position in society.

For kids, 'The Little Mermaid' is a must - read. It's a classic fairy tale that kids love. There's also a short story called 'The Rainbow - Tail Mermaid'. In this story, a mermaid with a special rainbow - tail befriends a group of sea animals and they go on an adventure together. It's very colorful and imaginative. And 'The Mermaid and the Starfish' where a mermaid helps a lost starfish find its way home, teaching kids about kindness.

Sure. 'The Walking Dead' is a very popular one. It has a long - running comic series and a hit TV show. It shows the journey of a group of survivors in a post - zombie - apocalypse world. Another great one is 'World War Z'. It has a more global perspective on the zombie outbreak and how different countries deal with it.

One short zombie story is 'The Last Survivor'. A man wakes up in a post - zombie apocalypse world. He's alone in a dilapidated house. Every day he has to fend off the few remaining zombies. One day, he hears a strange noise and discovers a baby, still alive. He decides to protect it at all costs.

I'd recommend 'Apt Pupil'. It's a dark and complex story that delves into the psyche of a young boy who discovers an old Nazi. 'The Jaunt' is also quite interesting. It involves a form of teleportation, but with some really terrifying side - effects that King describes in his typical spine - chilling way.