Can you name some of the best short stories in history that are not well - known?

Sure. A famous karma story is about Abraham Lincoln. He fought for the abolition of slavery in the United States. His perseverance in the face of great opposition was his good karma. Eventually, he was able to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed millions of slaves. His actions were based on justice and equality, and his legacy is still remembered and celebrated today as a great step forward in American history.

The game 'Soul Blazer' has an interesting story. You play as a being that can revive things in a desolate world. The story is about restoration and the fight against the forces that brought the world to ruin. It's a story that not many people talk about but is definitely worth experiencing.

One well - known short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming tale about a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions for each other.

One of the well - known ones is 'Beowulf'. In this story, Beowulf has to overcome the monster Grendel and later its mother. Another is 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, where the narrator overcomes his perceived enemy in a rather dark and twisted way.

Sure. The ant and the grasshopper is a well - known one. The ant worked hard all summer storing food while the grasshopper just played. When winter came, the ant had enough to survive while the grasshopper suffered. This story teaches us the value of hard work and planning for the future.

One is the love story of Abelard and Heloise. Abelard was a renowned philosopher and Heloise was his student. They fell in love and had a passionate relationship. However, their relationship was opposed due to social norms at that time. Abelard was castrated as a result of their relationship, but their love letters to each other have survived and are considered a great testament to their love.

There's also the story of the Alamo. In 1836, a small group of Texans held out against a much larger Mexican force at the Alamo mission in San Antonio. All the defenders were killed, but their sacrifice became a rallying cry for the Texan independence movement. 'Remember the Alamo!' became a famous phrase that inspired Texans to continue fighting for their freedom from Mexico.

A famous one is 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe. It tells of a prince who tries to avoid a deadly plague by hiding in his abbey with his noble friends, but death still finds them. It has a very eerie and foreboding atmosphere.

Sure. 'Push' by Sapphire is a notable hood novel. It follows the life of Precious, a young girl growing up in a difficult urban environment. It deals with heavy themes like abuse and poverty, but also shows the strength and resilience of the main character.

From Chinese culture, 'Journey to the West' is a very famous story. It follows the adventures of the Monkey King and his companions as they travel to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. The story is full of magical creatures, battles, and moral lessons.