Can you recommend some stories from 'best classic humor 72 stories'?

They are likely to be full of unexpected twists. For example, a character who seems to be in a very serious situation suddenly finds themselves in a ridiculous one.

Another one is 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H.G. Wells. A bacteriologist is visited by a strange man who steals what he thinks is a vial of deadly bacteria, but in fact, it's something harmless. The man's panicked actions and the scientist's reactions are quite funny.

Another great one is 'The Night Before Christmas'. It vividly describes the anticipation of Christmas as Santa Claus comes to town. The detailed description of the preparations and the magic of Santa's visit has made it a classic. It gives a very warm and festive feeling, and it's often read to children during the Christmas season.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great one. It's about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other, showing the true meaning of love and selflessness.

Sure. Here's one. A magician was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store.

One classic dark humor novel is 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller. It satirizes the absurdity of war and military bureaucracy in a very humorous yet dark way. The situations the characters face are both comical and tragic at the same time.

One classic is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It has a small town with an annual lottery where the 'winner' is stoned to death, which is a shockingly dark yet satirical take on society's blind adherence to tradition. Another is 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor. It shows a family's encounter with a criminal, full of ironic and dark moments. And then there's 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka. Gregor Samsa wakes up as an insect, and the way his family treats him is a rather black - humorous exploration of human relationships and isolation.

I'd also recommend 'Laughing All the Way to Love'. The story is centered around a young woman who signs up for a dating app as a joke. She ends up matching with a guy who has a really unique sense of humor. They start chatting and their conversations are filled with puns and silly jokes. As they meet in person, their real - life interactions are just as funny and they slowly fall for each other. It's a story that really shows how humor can be a great start to a relationship.

'The Odyssey' is a must - mention. This ancient Greek epic by Homer follows Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War. It's filled with mythical creatures, heroic deeds, and tests of his wits and strength. It has influenced countless works of literature and remains a cornerstone of Western literature.

There's a story called 'The Office Prank Wars' on Wattpad. It details the never - ending prank battles between coworkers in an office. It's full of practical jokes that will make you laugh out loud. And 'The School for Goofy Wizards' is also a great one, where the wizards learn the most absurd spells and get into all sorts of silly situations at their magical school.