ten best short stories

Some of the well - known short stories could be 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a beautiful story about a couple sacrificing their most precious possessions for each other. Another could be 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant which shows the consequences of vanity. And 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner that has a rather dark and mysterious plot.

Some of the well - known ones could be 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming story about a young couple sacrificing for each other. Another might be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, which has a shocking ending that makes you think about society. And 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor is also great, exploring complex themes of morality and grace.

Some of the well - known ones are 'The Lady with the Dog', 'The Bet', 'Gooseberries'. 'The Lady with the Dog' is great as it delves into the complex nature of love and infidelity. The characters are very realistically portrayed and the emotions are palpable.

Most of them often have a sense of the unknown and the uncanny. For example, in 'The Call of Cthulhu', the existence of the ancient and powerful Cthulhu is something that defies human understanding. Another characteristic is a build - up of suspense. In 'The Tell - Tale Heart', the narrator's growing paranoia and the slow reveal of his plan to kill the old man keeps the reader on edge. And many use elements of the ordinary turned sinister, like in 'The Lottery' where a normal small - town event becomes a horror.

Sure. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a classic. It tells of a family who gets a cursed monkey's paw that grants wishes but with terrible consequences. 'August Heat' is also among the top. In this story, an artist draws a portrait that seems to foretell his doom. And 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Poe again. It involves a man being walled up alive as revenge in the catacombs.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' is a great one for beginners. It's easy to understand and has a very heartwarming message. The plot is straightforward and the characters are relatable.

Sure. 'The Lady with the Dog' is famous for its exploration of love. 'The Bet' is about a bet with moral implications. 'Gooseberries' has a strong theme of human desires.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' is a great choice for beginners. It's easy to understand and has a very touching and simple message about love and sacrifice. The plot is straightforward and the characters are relatable.

There are many possible authors. It could be different writers from various literary backgrounds. Some might be well - known classic authors, while others could be contemporary writers.

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