Writing Stories

Short stories grouped by topic for easy reading and practice.

1. Animal Stories & Fables

  1. A Liar Cowboy
  2. The Thirsty Crow
  3. The Hare and the Tortoise
  4. Two Friends and a Bear
  5. The Cap-Seller and the Monkeys
  6. Dividing the Bread
  7. The Fox Without a Tail
  8. Who Will Bell the Cat
  9. The Boys and the Frogs
  10. Look Before You Leap
  11. The Lion and the Mouse
  12. The Fox and the Grapes
  13. The Wolf and the Crane

2.  Human Life, Honesty, Courage & Adventure

    1. An Honest Woodcutter
    2. A Greedy Farmer
    3. Unity Is Strength
    4. A Farmer and His Lazy Sons
    5. Necessity of Practical Knowledge
    6. King Midas
    7. The King and the Spider
    8. A Woman and a Mongoose
    9. Yes, No, Very Good
    10. Cobler and Banker
    11. A Woman's Struggle against Poverty
    12. Honesty of a School Boy/ Girl
    13. Dress Does Not Make a Man Great
    14. The King and the Astrologer
    15. The Wise Judge and the Necklace
    16. An Honest Farmer
    17. A Farmer and His Sacks
    18. Two Beggars & a King
    19. A Boy’s Love for His Mother
    20. Finding a Contented Man
    21. The Real Mother
    22. Keka’s Fight against Early Marriage
    23. The Life of a Housemaid
    24. Poor Rickshaw Puller Wins Lottery
    25. Saving an Unconscious Lady
    26. A House on Fire
    27. A Young Boy Saves a Train
    28. Rumour of Fire Kills 15
    29. Saving a Drowning Boy
    30. The Pied Piper of Hamelin