- “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
- “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant
- “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
- “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell
- “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs
- “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving
- “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst
- “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
- “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling
- “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton
- “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber
- “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton
- “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe
- “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty
- “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Each of these short stories offers valuable lessons, engages students in critical thinking, and provides opportunities for meaningful discussions. By incorporating these stories into the curriculum, educators can spark students’ imagination, cultivate their reading skills, and instill important moral values.