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Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.

Shopping a Baby By Ed Staskus

Shopping a Baby

The Story of Zora Neale Hurston By Shirley Smothers

A Story of one Woman whom Time forgot and rediscovered

The Leaning Tower of Pisa By Shirley Smothers

A short story for all ages, The Leaning Tower of Pisa

THE DESTRUCTION OF A DREAM By 5wizard5

Life in old Europe communities.

Rolling Up the Oilcloth By Ed Staskus

Rolling UYp the Oilcloth

The Story of the Phoenix By Shirley Smothers

A look at the Myth's and Religions surronding the PHOENIX

A Growing Fondness By B. A. S.

Two homeless orphans in Cambodia become... friends? Khlang's friend Sokkha likes him though.

The Native American Cherokee Women By Shirley Smothers

A short story, The Native American Cherokee Women were equal to men.

Ramaiah’s Matrimonial Advice to His Daughter By BS Murthy

Matrimony is a vague hope nursed by the young minds. If marriages are made in heaven, I’m sure the gods would take the realities of life into account.

"Turn that off." By Kevin Hughes

What happens when your Avatar is a better person than you are?

Love Jihad By BS Murthy

It's about an intellectual confrontation with the faith-driven phenomenon

Melting Glaciers and Sea Ice By Shirley Smothers

The continuing saga of Climate change

When the Heavens Let Them See Again By Avinish Sai kalyani PS

Ten souls return from heaven after 200 years to witness a world transformed. What they see stirs wonder, sorrow, and hope. Their journey leaves behind a silent message for all of us.

Hill of Crosses By Ed Staskus

Hill of Crosses

Looking back. By Kevin Hughes

Needles, thread, patterns, and patches.

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