Can you recommend some famous French horror short stories?

Sure. 'The Horla' by Guy de Maupassant is a great French short story. It's about a man who becomes obsessed with an invisible being, the Horla, that he believes is influencing his life in disturbing ways. It shows Maupassant's ability to create a sense of unease and mystery. Also, 'Micromégas' by Voltaire is a very interesting short story. It features a giant alien from Sirius and his much smaller companion from Saturn who visit Earth and observe the follies of human nature.

One famous short French novel is 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry. It is a beloved story that uses simple yet profound language to convey deep philosophical ideas about friendship, love, and the nature of humanity through the adventures of a little prince from another planet.

Well, 'The Call of Cthulhu' by H.P. Lovecraft is a very famous short horror piece. It involves a cult that worships an ancient and terrifying being named Cthulhu. The story creates a sense of cosmic horror as the characters discover the existence of these otherworldly and malevolent entities. And don't forget 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Ambrose Bierce. It has a man about to be hanged at a bridge, and then there are some mind - bending twists that make it a great horror - tinged story.

One famous horror short story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and ultimately commits murder.

One famous horror short story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by an old man's vulture - like eye and eventually murders him. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. A family is granted three wishes by a mummified monkey's paw, but each wish comes with a terrible price. Also, Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' is quite well - known. It takes place in a small town where an annual lottery has a dark and unexpected outcome.

There are many. For instance, 'The Fisherman and His Soul' by Oscar Wilde (originally written in English but also has French translations). It's a beautiful story about a fisherman who falls in love with a mermaid and has to make a difficult choice between his soul and his love. And 'Cinderella' also has French versions. The classic story of a kind - hearted girl who overcomes the cruelty of her step - mother and sisters to find true love.

One famous French animal story is 'The Little Prince' which has elements of the fox character that gives deep insights. It's not strictly an animal story but the fox plays a significant role in teaching about friendship and seeing the essence. Another is 'The Donkey Skin' where the donkey is an important part of the story's development. And 'Rikki - Tikki - Tavi' by Rudyard Kipling but has been popular in French translations. It tells the story of a brave mongoose protecting a family from snakes.

One of the well - known French love stories is 'The Hunchback of Notre - Dame'. It tells the complex and tragic love story between Quasimodo and Esmeralda. Another is 'Madame Bovary'. It shows Emma Bovary's search for passion and love in a stifling society. And 'A Very Long Engagement' is also a great one, which is about a young woman's unwavering search for her fiancé lost in World War I.

Well, 'The Three Musketeers' can also be considered in a way for older kids in France. It has elements of adventure, friendship, and loyalty. And 'Bluebeard' is a rather dark but well - known French kid story that warns about the danger of curiosity. Then there's 'Cinderella' in its French adaptations which are quite charming with their own cultural twists.

Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe, though not strictly modern but still highly influential in the horror genre, has been a source of inspiration for modern horror short stories. In modern times, 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey is quite famous. It combines horror with a post - apocalyptic setting and a unique take on the zombie - like creatures. Also, 'The Thing on the Doorstep' by H. P. Lovecraft, an oldie but a goodie that has influenced modern horror, features his signature Lovecraftian horror elements.