Can you recommend some good lesser known short stories?

You can start by exploring local libraries. Librarians are often a great resource and can point you to collections of short stories that may include lesser - known gems. Another option is to look at independent bookstores. They sometimes have a curated selection of less mainstream literature. Online platforms like Project Gutenberg also have a wide range of short stories, both well - known and lesser - known. You can search by genre or author and might stumble upon some great finds.

Sure. 'Salt and Sanctuary' is a platformer with a somewhat underrated story. You play as a sailor who washes ashore on a strange and dangerous island. As you explore, you uncover the island's secrets and the story behind it. 'Gato Roboto' is a cute and fun platformer. You control a cat in a mech suit, and the story involves the cat trying to rescue its owner. It's not as well - known as some big - name platformers but has a charming story. 'Axiom Verge' also has a good story. The main character, Trace, wakes up in a strange world filled with alien technology, and as he explores, he discovers the truth about this world and his own connection to it.

One such novel is 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It's a beautifully written retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus, with a strong undercurrent of romantic love. The prose is lyrical and it really draws you into the world of ancient Greece and the relationship between the two main characters.

Sure. 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester is a great one. It has a unique take on teleportation and a really gritty protagonist. Another is 'Flowers for Algernon' which is more of a psychological sci - fi. It follows the story of a man whose intelligence is artificially enhanced. And 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is also lesser known but amazing. It weaves together multiple stories in a complex, future - setting universe.

There is the story of Bessie Coleman. She was the first African - American woman to earn a pilot's license. In the early 20th century, when racial and gender barriers were high, Coleman had to go to France to get her training. She came back to the United States and became a famous stunt flyer, inspiring many African - Americans, especially women, to pursue their dreams in aviation.

One lesser known fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It weaves a story of a golem and a jinni in 19th - century New York. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It features a young woman who is taken away by a wizard to live in his tower. And 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is also great, following the life of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a mysterious past.

Sure. 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is a great one. It's a memoir in graphic novel form that tells about her life in Iran during a complex political period. Another is 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson, which is a semi - autobiographical story exploring love, faith, and family. And 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, though it has gained more recognition over time, is still relatively lesser - known to some and it's a profound exploration of the Holocaust through an interesting animal - as - character representation.

One lesser known horror novel is 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It tells a disturbing story about a haunted house. Another is 'The Elementals' by Michael McDowell. It has a really eerie atmosphere set in an old beach house. And 'Lost Souls' by Poppy Z. Brite is also great. It has a unique take on vampires and the horror that surrounds them.

One lesser - known criminal story involves the Lipstick Killer in Chicago in the 1940s. He got his name because he left a lipstick - marked message at one of the crime scenes. He killed several young women in a brutal manner. The police had a difficult time tracking him down as his actions seemed erratic. Also, there was a case in a small town in the Midwest where a man poisoned the local water supply to get revenge on the town for some perceived wrong. Thankfully, the poison was detected before too many people got sick, but it was a very serious situation.

Sure. The hymn 'Be Thou My Vision' has a unique story. It was an ancient Irish hymn. It was passed down through generations orally before being written down. It expresses a deep longing for God to be at the center of one's life.