Can you recommend a 3 - page funny short story?

Another one is about a forgetful librarian. She was always misplacing books. One day, she found a book in the fridge. It turned out she had been holding it while getting some milk and absent - mindedly put it there. The library patrons had a great laugh when they heard about it.

There's a story about a little boy who thinks he can fly. He climbs up on the roof and jumps, only to land in a big pile of leaves his dad just raked. The story is short, about two pages. It shows the boy's innocence and the dad's exasperated but loving reaction.

A cat named Whiskers thought he was a great detective. One day, he smelled something strange in the kitchen. He followed the smell and found a piece of cheese on the counter. He was sure it was a clue to a big mystery. So, he put on his detective hat (which was really just a paper hat he found). He started to look around for more clues. He found some crumbs and decided they were evidence. But then, his owner came in and just picked up the cheese and ate it. Whiskers was so disappointed. He had thought he was on the verge of solving a huge case.

One great 4 - page short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a touching tale about a young couple, Jim and Della. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them in a very concise yet powerful way.

One great 5 - page short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming tale about a young couple, Jim and Della. Della sells her long hair to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love they have for each other in a simple yet profound way.

One great 20 - page short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a chilling tale set in a small town where an annual lottery takes place, but the 'prize' is not what one would expect. It's a thought - provoking story that explores human nature, tradition, and the mob mentality in a really interesting way.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great 4 - page short story. It tells the story of a young couple who are short on money but deeply in love. They each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other, which shows the selfless nature of love.

Another good 40 - page short story is 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor. It's a story full of complex characters and themes. The encounter between the grandmother and the Misfit leads to a series of events that are both tragic and revealing about the nature of good and evil.

I would suggest 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a masterful short story that takes place mainly at a train station. The dialogue between the two main characters is very cryptic, and through their conversation, we can sense the underlying tension and the difficult decision they are facing, which is most likely about an abortion. It's a great example of how much can be conveyed in just a few pages.

Yes, 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens can be considered in some editions as a short story around that length. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through these encounters, he is transformed into a more kind - hearted and generous person. It's a classic tale full of moral lessons and the Christmas spirit.