Browse Stories

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 collection of short stories, often featuring diverse themes, genres, and styles.

A collection of short stories adapted into films, including notable examples and notable adaptations.

Dick, Tom, and Harry is a story about the complex relationships and emotions between three friends, Dick, Tom, and Harry, as they navigate their lives and interactions with each other.

A young man, having returned from Germany, falls in love with a woman he has known since childhood, but struggles with the expectation that it is the 'obvious' choice for him.

A man receives a letter from his former lover, now married to a wealthy West Indian Jew, and decides to visit her in London to offer his help.

She was going to meet her lover at Cannon Street Station, but wished she could meet him in a more romantic setting, such as a green orchard in May.

The Lips of Caya Wu is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging.

A man becomes obsessed with a mysterious neighbor and begins to question his own identity.

The story revolves around the reunion of two old school friends, Raffles and the narrator, at their alma mater, where they encounter their former headmaster, Nipper Nasmyth, who has grown old and changed.

The story begins with Mrs. Whiston waking up early, eager to start the day, and her husband, Whiston, watching her with appreciation for her carefree and untidy nature.

Mr. Leveridge was a mild, inoffensive man, with fair hair and a full head. He was so shy that he did not move in Society as he might have done had he been self-assertive.

The story is set in the bleak and windswept Land's End district of Cornwall, where the protagonist, Aunt Joanna, lives in a small cottage with her strict Wesleyan values.

The story revolves around a dinner party at Mr. Weatherwood's house, where the protagonist meets a bright and intelligent girl named Miss Fulton, and they discuss various topics, including a village feast and a superstition about St. Mark's eve.

The narrator visits Orléans to research a life of Joan of Arc, but finds the city to be a dull and modernized place that has lost its historical charm.

Little Joe Lambole was a child of ten, dressed in secondhand, nay, third-hand garments that did not fit.

The story revolves around the life of Mustapha, a young Egyptian man who aspires to become a dragoman, a position of prestige and power in his society.

The narrator, a practical man, rents a large country house called Fernwood, which has a unique layout with two staircases and no direct communication between the two wings.

The story is a humorous and satirical account of the author's family history, tracing their ancestry back to the 11th century.

The story follows the life of Alexander Wells, a young man from a wealthy family who graduates from college but struggles with health issues and a desire for adventure.

The book, titled 'The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant', is a singular and captivating work that has been overlooked for nearly half a century, despite its unique charm and ability to captivate readers.

A young man navigates the streets of Stirling Castle, avoiding a noble's horseman and seeking refuge in a humble abode.

The story follows the narrator, a dog, as he learns about his mother's fondness for using big words and her ability to define them.

The narrator describes his experience on a hot train from London to Paris, surrounded by people carrying pineapples, and his observations of the various passengers.