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When ignored at a feast due to his simple attire, Nasreddin returns in fine clothes and feeds the offered delicacies to his coat, declaring it was the coat, not him, that received the welcome.

A scholar named Kong Yiji, a regular at a tavern in Luchen, is ridiculed for his pedantry and tattered long gown, symbols of a bygone era. Despite his learning, he's impoverished and resorts to petty theft, ultimately facing a tragic end that reflects the societal changes and the plight of intellectuals in early 20th century China.

A man's diary entries reveal his growing paranoia and belief that everyone around him, including his family, are cannibals. His descent into madness is intertwined with social commentary on traditional Chinese society.

A tired, middle-aged man, baffled and worn out by years of literary failure, contemplates a desperate act and summons his lawyer for a final, unsettling confession.

A dystopian short story depicting a future where humanity lives underground, entirely dependent on a global machine, and the consequences of this reliance.

A tax collector recounts his haunting experiences in a desolate marble palace, where the echoes of past luxuries and tragedies blur the line between reality and illusion.

A fruit seller from Kabul forms an unlikely bond with a young Bengali girl in Calcutta, reminding him of his own daughter back home, until circumstances separate them for years.

The story follows the unwavering loyalty of Tennessee's Partner, who stands by his friend through hardship and ultimately sacrifices himself.

A snowman built by boys falls in love with a warm stove, a longing that ultimately leads to his melting demise as winter ends.

A learned man's shadow detaches itself, gains independence, and ultimately usurps its former master's life and identity.

A poor young girl experiences beautiful visions through her matches as she freezes to death on New Year's Eve.

A poor girl named Karen receives magical red shoes that force her to dance uncontrollably until she repents and finds peace.