Mark Twain is a well - known author of comedy short stories. His works like 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' are full of humor. Another is O. Henry. His short stories often have unexpected twists at the end that can be quite funny.
Roald Dahl also wrote some great comedy short stories. His unique brand of humor, often a bit dark but still very funny, can be found in stories like 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. Additionally, Anton Chekhov, although known for his more serious works, also wrote some excellent short stories with elements of comedy.
Saki, also known as H. H. Munro, is famous for his witty and humorous short stories. His stories often satirize the upper - class society of his time in a very comical way. And then there's James Thurber. His short stories, such as 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty', are both humorous and thought - provoking.