Who are the authors known for writing the best adult stories?

Nicholas Sparks is very well - known. He has written many popular adult love stories like 'The Notebook' and 'A Walk to Remember'. Another is Jane Austen. Her works such as 'Pride and Prejudice' are classic adult love stories, although set in a different era. And then there's Danielle Steel. She has a large number of books that focus on adult relationships and love.

As I mentioned before, E.L. James. She became very popular with 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series which has a lot of erotic elements in the love story. Her writing brought BDSM - related love stories into the mainstream.

Donald Barthelme is well - known for his experimental short stories. His works often feature disjointed narratives and a playfulness with language. For example, in some of his stories, he combines elements of pop culture and highbrow literature in unexpected ways.

H.G. Wells is a classic science fiction author. His 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds' are iconic stories. He was one of the first to really explore concepts like time travel and alien invasions. Orson Scott Card is known for 'Ender's Game', which is a great story about a child prodigy in a military - like space training program. And George R.R. Martin also has some science - fiction elements in his works, although he's more famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire', his science - fiction stories are also interesting.

Well, E. M. Forster wrote 'A Room with a View', which contains a beautiful love story set against different cultural backgrounds. His writing explores the different aspects of love and relationships. Judith McNaught is known for her romantic novels like 'Whitney, My Love'. Her stories are often filled with intense passion and complex plotlines. And we can't forget Emily Brontë. 'Wuthering Heights' is a dark and passionate love story that has left a lasting mark on literature.

Lorrie Moore is famous for her contemporary short stories. Her writing is characterized by a blend of humor and poignancy. She can write about difficult topics like illness and death while still making the reader laugh. Another author is Haruki Murakami. Although he is perhaps more known for his novels, his short stories are also masterpieces, often with a touch of the surreal and a deep exploration of the human psyche.

Edgar Allan Poe is a classic horror author. His stories such as 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are full of psychological horror. He was really good at exploring the darker aspects of the human mind. Shirley Jackson is also well - known. Her story 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a masterclass in creating an atmosphere of dread.

Ursula K. Le Guin is famous for her science fiction short stories, such as 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas'. Philip K. Dick has also created some amazing short works. His stories often have a mind - bending quality, exploring complex ideas about reality and identity. Another author is Harlan Ellison. His short stories are known for their edginess and unique perspectives, like in 'I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream' which is a very dark and powerful story.

Leigh Bardugo is well - known for her 'Six of Crows' which is a great young adult heist novel. Eoin Colfer is also famous for 'Artemis Fowl'. Another is Jennifer A. Nielsen who wrote 'The False Prince' that has heist - like elements in the story.

J.R.R. Tolkien is one. His 'The Lord of the Rings' is a masterpiece. It has a huge and detailed world with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. The story is epic and full of heroism and sacrifice.