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Classic Reader: A Hyperborean Brew by Jack London
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "A Hyperborean Brew," a story written by the author, Jack London.
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Classic Reader: Hypnos by H. P. Lovecraft
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "Hypnos," a story written by the famous author, H. P. Lovecraft.
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Classic Reader: The Hypnotist by Ambrose Bierce
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "The Hypnotist," a story written by the author, Ambrose Bierce.
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Classic Reader: The Hypotheses of Failure by O. Henry
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "The Hypotheses of Failure," a story written by the author, O. Henry.
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Classic Reader: I and My Chimney by Herman Melville
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "I and My Chimney," a story written by the author, Herman Melville.
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Classic Reader: I Want to Know Why by Sherwood Anderson
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "I Want to Know Why," a story written by the author, Sherwood Anderson.
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Classic Reader: Ida's New Year Cake by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "Ida's New Year Cake," a story written by the author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Classic Reader: The Idiots by Joseph Conrad
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "The Idiots," a story written by the author, Joseph Conrad.
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Classic Reader: An Idyl of London by Beatrice Harraden
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "An Idyl of London," a story written by the author, Beatrice Harraden.
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Classic Reader: The Idyl of Red Gulch by Bret Harte
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "The Idyl of Red Gulch," a story written by the author, Bret Harte.
Google
Las Cumbres Colegio: Pam Munoz Ryan: The Friend Who Changed My Life
This adapted passage, written by Pam Munoz Ryan, shares the story of two girls. At the beginning of the story, two girls are enemies, but by the end, their relationship is transformed into a life-changing friendship.
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia: The Monkey's Paw
Read this spooky story here in HTML format from the University of Virginia.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Stories
During this interactive game based on the PBS Kids series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, students can hear several stories read aloud.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe
A learning module that begins with "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Market Square Dog" by James Herriot
A learning module that begins with "The Market Square Dog" by James Herriot, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken
A learning module that begins with the short story "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl
A learning module that begins with "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
Read Works
Read Works: Alyssa Wears a Bow Tie
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a fictional narrative about a girl who chooses to show her creativity by wearing a bow tie on the first day of school. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry
William Sydney Porter (1862-1910) was an American writer better known by his pen name, O. Henry. "After Twenty Years," published in 1908, is one of his better known short stories that shows how complicated friendship can be. As you read,...
Eserver
E Server: Short Fiction
A diverse group of writers, subjects, and eras is represented here. All references cited are often anthologized and studied in English classes.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
In Jackson's most well-known short story, "The Lottery," a town participates in an annual ritual. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
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Common Lit: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury
In this short story, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley become concerned when they realize how important the machines of their futuristic home are to their children. As you read, take notes on what the veldt means to the children and their parents....
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Classic Reader: "Turkeys Turning the Tables" by William D. Howells
"Turkeys Turning the Tables" is an amusing story that could be read aloud around Thanksgiving. Read the full text on this site.
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Classic Reader: "Twenty Two" by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart was often called the American Agatha Christie. Read her short story "Twenty-Two" on this site.