What are some popular free adult fiction short stories?

One popular one is 'The Block' which is often shared on various free story platforms. It gives a vivid picture of life in an urban neighborhood. Another is 'City Lights at Midnight' which delves into the nightlife and the characters that inhabit it in an urban setting.

Well, 'The Little Drummer Boy' is a well - known story that has been adapted into a free Christian fiction short story in many places. It's a story full of the spirit of giving. Also, there are short stories about the miracles of Jesus that are very popular. For instance, stories that focus on the miracle at Cana. These short stories are often shared for free to inspire and teach Christian values. They are usually easy to find on websites or in church pamphlets. And there are also stories about the early Christian martyrs which are both inspiring and freely available in some collections.

Guy de Maupassant's 'Boule de Suif' is a well - known short story set during the Franco - Prussian War. It shows the different attitudes of people from different social classes during that time of conflict through the story of a prostitute named Boule de Suif.

Science fiction is also quite popular in free adult fiction. It allows readers to explore different worlds and futuristic concepts without having to pay. Fantasy is another genre. It can include everything from magical kingdoms to epic quests, and there are many free adult fantasy fictions available. Also, literary fiction that delves deep into complex characters and themes can be found for free as well.

Some modern short stories about self - discovery and relationships can work well as bedtime stories for adults. For instance, stories that deal with the challenges of love, career, and personal growth. You can find free ones on platforms that support emerging writers, where they share their works to gain readership.

One popular adult fiction story is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that focuses on themes of love, marriage, and social class in 19th - century England. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is complex and engaging.

A great adult fantasy short story is 'The Sandman' by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It features a rather strange and magical character of the Sandman. Angela Carter's 'The Bloody Chamber' also falls into this category, with its reimagining of classic fairy tales in a more adult and often darker context. Additionally, Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' is a wonderful short story that combines elements of fantasy, horror, and the passage of time, set in a small town with a big mystery.

There are quite a few young adult short stories worth mentioning. For instance, 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes. It follows the journey of a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes an experimental treatment. It's a deeply emotional and thought - provoking story. 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' by Frank R. Stockton is also popular. It leaves the ending up to the reader, making it very engaging for young adults who like to think and debate.

One popular adult fantasy short story is 'The Last Unicorn' by Peter S. Beagle. It tells the story of a unicorn on a quest to find out what happened to the rest of her kind. Another is 'Gormenghast' by Mervyn Peake, which has a richly detailed and rather dark, fantastical setting. And 'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu is also well - known, it beautifully combines elements of family, memory and magic in a short form.

One popular young adult short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking story that reveals the dark side of human nature within a small community. Another is 'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury, which tells a poignant story about a girl on Venus where the sun rarely shines. 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros is also well - known, exploring the complex feelings of a young girl on her eleventh birthday.