Some of his well - known short stories include 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. It's a thrilling story where a wife cleverly covers up her crime in a very unexpected way. Another one could be 'The Landlady' which has a rather creepy and mysterious atmosphere as the main character meets a very strange landlady.
Well, 'The Sound Machine' is also among them. It tells the story of a man who invents a machine that can hear the sounds of plants. It's a really imaginative piece. Then there's 'Poison', which is full of suspense as a man believes there's a deadly snake on his chest while in bed. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Among the top 10 might be 'Skin'. It's a rather unique story with a strange concept about a man who has a very special tattoo. Also, 'The Way Up to Heaven' is quite interesting. It shows how a wife finally gets revenge on her husband in a rather unexpected and devious way. Dahl's short stories are known for their unique twists and dark humor.