Can you recommend some old age short stories?

Well, 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson can be considered in this context. Although it doesn't directly focus on old age, it has a small town setting where traditions are passed down through generations, and there are older characters who play important roles in maintaining those traditions. Additionally, 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' by Ursula K. Le Guin also has elements that can be related to different ages including old age through its exploration of society and human nature.

One great collection could be 'The Stories of Anton Chekhov'. His short stories often touch on various aspects of human life including old age in a very profound way. Many of his tales contain characters in their later years dealing with love, loss, and the passage of time.

Sure. There was an old age home where an old man named Tom used to live. He had a small garden patch there. He grew beautiful flowers and shared them with everyone in the home. His little garden became a place of joy and gathering for all the residents.

One popular age regression short story is 'The Little Girl in the Big World'. It tells the story of a young girl who suddenly finds herself in an adult - like situation but yearns to return to the simplicity of her childhood. Another is 'Back to Innocence' where a character regresses to a younger age due to a magical encounter and has to relearn the joys and sorrows of that time.

Sure. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is a great short old story. It's about a hare who is very confident in his speed and mocks the slow tortoise. But the tortoise, with his perseverance, steadily moves forward and eventually wins the race. It teaches us the lesson that slow and steady wins the race.

There was a story of an old man in an old age home who was a war veteran. He started sharing his war experiences with the younger staff members. His stories of bravery and sacrifice were so moving that it brought a new perspective to the young people. They started respecting the old man more and would often gather around him to listen.

Sure. There was an old man who always thought his hearing aid was a radio. One day, he was sitting in the park and started adjusting it, saying 'This station has really bad reception today!'. His friends couldn't stop laughing when they realized what he was doing.

An old lady was at the supermarket. She was having trouble reaching a can on the top shelf. A young man came up and said, 'Let me get that for you, ma'am.' The old lady looked at him and said, 'I don't need your help, young man. I've been reaching for things on high shelves longer than you've been alive!' But then she still couldn't get it, and finally let the young man help her with a grumble.

Sure. There was an old man who always thought his glasses were on his head. Every time he couldn't find them, he'd search everywhere only to realize they were right where he thought they were all along. It was really funny how often he did that.

One great coming - of - age short story is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. It shows a young man's growth in the face of extreme danger. Another is 'A&P' by John Updike. It focuses on a young cashier's moment of realization about society and his own place in it. Also, 'Araby' by James Joyce is excellent. It delves into the awakening of a young boy's feelings and disillusionment.