Can you recommend favorite short stories for beginners?

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. While not strictly a horror story in the traditional sense, it has elements of suspense and danger that can ease you into the horror genre. 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde is also a great choice. It's a humorous yet spooky story about a ghost trying to haunt a family who doesn't believe in ghosts. And 'The Open Window' by Saki, which has a clever plot twist that gives it a bit of a horror - like feel.

For beginners, 'All That You Love Will Be Carried Away' is quite accessible. It's about a traveling salesman and his thoughts and fears. It has that typical Stephen King touch of exploring the human psyche in a simple yet profound way. Another one could be 'Gramma', which is a spooky story about a boy left alone with his rather strange gramma. It's not overly complex but still has that King - like creepiness.

For beginners, 'I, Robot' is a good choice. It consists of several short stories about robots and the relationship between humans and machines. The stories are simple yet thought - provoking. Also, 'The Invisible Man' can be considered. Although it's more of a science - fiction horror story, it's easy to follow and shows the consequences of scientific discovery gone wrong.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks. It's a simple yet deeply moving love story. The characters are easy to connect with, and the story is not too complex. Also, 'Ella Enchanted' by Gail Carson Levine has elements of romance in a fairy - tale - like setting, which is great for those new to the romance genre.

I would recommend 'The Hobbit' as a great fantasy novel for beginners. It's not too long or complex, and it has a really engaging story. It follows Bilbo Baggins on an adventure with dwarves to reclaim their homeland from a dragon. The world - building is simple yet charming, and it gives a good taste of Tolkien's Middle - earth which is further explored in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

'Friends in the City' is also a great mmf short story for beginners. It focuses on the lives of a male, a female, and another male who move to a big city. They face the challenges of city life like finding accommodation and jobs. As they struggle together, they form a strong bond. The story is easy to follow and gives a good sense of how mmf relationships can develop in a relatable context.

There's a story called 'Finding My Place'. It tells of a person who is new to the abdl concept. They explore different aspects of it, from finding the right clothing to understanding the relationships within the abdl community. It's a great introduction as it's not too complex.

I would also recommend 'Farmer Giles of Ham'. The story has a clear plot - a farmer facing a dragon - and it's full of humor. Beginners can easily get into the story and enjoy Tolkien's creative world without getting too bogged down in complex lore or difficult language.

There is a collection of short stories called 'Beginner's Sailing Tales'. It has various stories that range from learning how to tie knots on a sailboat to the excitement of feeling the wind in the sails for the first time. It's a great resource for those new to sailing as it gives a broad overview of different aspects of sailing through short and easy - to - read stories.

I would also recommend 'Boy Meets Boy'. It's set in a world where being gay is completely normal, which gives a positive and inclusive vibe. The story is full of fun characters and a cute love story.