Here are some free short stories to read online. These very short stories are perfect for high school or middle school students or anyone who loves reading.
as well as what it means to live with grief. This is a wonderful story for middle school students because it addresses how people can deal with inevitable changes in life, such as when a loved one dies, through the lens of science fiction. ...
In class: There are so many writing prompts you could use from this story, I don’t know where to begin. It could be used as the springboard for an argumentative writing unit, with students discussing whether or not the main character was justified in his actions. It could also be perfe...
You can use them as a book idea, as writing prompts for writing contests, for stories to publish in literary magazines, or just for fun! Editor’s note: This is a recurring guide, regularly updated with ideas, new story prompts, and information. If you're in a hurry, here's my 10 ...
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The prompts are often more like writing exercises that get the ink flowing, but they don’t produce real short stories. Things like “tell the story of a scar” or “tell a story about what happens when you come upon a big fortune.” Give me a break. ...
This short story was written for Dan Antion’s (No Facilities)Thursday Doors Writing Challenge. It was inspired by a painted door I saw at a local artists’ village. A little warning, this story is a bit darker than the other ones I’ve shared. ...
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For your convenience, we've divided this post into two parts: 1. the ten best free short stories to readright now, and 2. best short story collections. Feel free to jump to the section that you prefer! If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of great short stories out there, you...