Easy to read
My favorite hobby is reading short stories. They are easy to read and simple to understand. You can find short stories in books, newspapers or magazines. Short stories often make you curious about various subjects and so they are preferred by the children. These stories are based on a range of topics from mystery to history. Also, another advantage of reading short stories is that it can sharpen our imagination and help us come up with new stories on our own. Sometimes, I dream of visiting those cool places from the stories.
Fun and relaxing
I like reading short stories because they describe the plot in a very crisp way, They also include morals which teach us a lesson or convey a message. Short stories contain less words but they are very meaningful short stories are better to read when you have a short break or when you are travelling. I like reading “Akbar and Birbal”, “Aesop Fables’ and “The Panchatantra stories. Stories about Tenali Raman, Akbar and Birbal are witty and humorous. They also give us a different perspective on solving our problems. The Panchatantra” and “Aesop Fables” tell us about how different animals behave and teach us many life lessons. I enjoy reading short stories before going to bed because they are fun and relaxing.
Like watching a T20 match
I like reading fiction because it is filled with adventures and the stories are alluring. Fiction makes me curious to know what happens next and stops me from putting the book aside till I get to the end. Fictional stories are full of creativity, invention. The authors pour their ideas and imagination into the stories. We can read numerous stories in a short span of time. Reading such stories is like watching a T20 cricket match. But I think that novels are bit like ODIS – which are relatively longer- and so can get boring. Short stories also teach us morals. Short stories can also be used as topics of discussion with our friends and family. Short stories play a major role in the developing our vocabulary.
Sweet and simple
1 I like short stories because they focus on a single event and are easy to explore as they have a simple plot. They are easy to understand and do not take much time to read. Short stories always have a moral at the end and are simple to comprehend. “The Thirsty Crow” is one of the short stories with a moral that I liked. A well written short story provides all the ingredients of a good novel, albeit in fewer words. These stories offer an escape from our everyday lives and are easier to finish as compared to a novel. They are ideal for modern readers.
Ruskin Bond, Stephen Leacock and Premchand
I like reading short stories because we can read those in a very short time. Short stories bring out the true ability of an author and they teach the author how to fold a superb event and accommodate it in a small space. My favorite short stories are The Man in Asbestos by Stephen Leacock “The Daffodil Case” and “Going Home” by Ruskin Bond, and also the “Chess Players” by Munshi Premchand (Translated from Hindi by T.C Ghai). I like humorous short stories and thrillers too. “Never stop on the motorway” and “High heels” by Jeffrey Archer are some of my favorites. When I come back for a 15-minute break between online classes, I read one of the stories and feel rejuvenated for the next class.
Morals and messages
Short inspirational stories are powerful reads. The great thing about them is that they are easy to digest. Many of them really do get you thinking and even leave you speechless at times. I have been reading plenty of these stories and found the lessons behind them truly wonderful.
Many children’s stories and fables are written in the form of short stories. They tell a story in just a few words. Many of these stories have morals and messages woven into them. Hans Christian Andersen has written a lot of short stories such as The Princess and The Pea” and “The Garden of Paradise”.
Some short stories that might spark a lifelong love for the genre are “A Christian Carol” by Charles Dickens. The Gift of Magi” by O. Henry,”The Lady with the Little Dog” by Anton Chekhov.
Saves time
I like reading short stories because it takes less time.
Short stories contain too many explanations and dialogues. They can be read in just a day, while it usually takes longer to read a novel. I find collections of short stories such as “Malgudi Days” and “Children’s Omnibus” interesting. And when someone calls you to play while you are reading, you can easily reply, There is only one line to go!” not
For all ages
Short stories are of the most staple forms of literature. For people across age groups short stories have always been a source of enjoyment, education and enlightenment. Most people who know me would say I read a lot. Though many haven’t seen me read short stories I prefer reading novels – but they also have a place in my heart. These stories although short, have a peculiar ability to lay out situations, backdrops and plot within a few pages. Morals or deeper meanings are left to the readers to glean.
For all these reasons, I enjoy short stories. When reading a long book, we have to wait for the story to end to figure out what it means. But I think short stories is make us think a more than we usually do.
Imaginative
I like reading short stories because I can finish them in one day. They are fast paced and have a single-minded plot. As short stories do not go deep into the characters and plot, I’m free to imagine them on my own. Since short stories have lesser number of words, we can pay attention to new words. This improves our vocabulary. Short stories contain vivid details humour, memorable characters and also surprise endings. I like reading short stories written by O Henry, Mark Twain, H. H Munro and Charles Dickens. The Storyteller, “The Last Leaf and “Cabbages and Kings” are some of the masterpieces I loved reading as a child.
A perfect cure for boredom
One of the reasons why I like short stories is that they are perfect when I don’t have much time to read. For instance, I love having something to read while eating. And with short stories I am able to complete them by the time I finish my meal. Short stories are also a great cure for boredom. I find the collection of stories by Usborne publications to be intriguing. The collection includes shortened (abridged) versions of long stories. This makes the stories simpler and easier to read the originals. The short versions are written in a simplified language, which helps in reading fast and better understanding the story. These light weight books are best travel companions. I also enjoy reading short stories based on adventures. They give us a taste of adventures in just a few pages.
Short is beautiful
Beauty lies in small things! There are times when we prefer something short and crisp over something long and complex. And this is true in case of short stories. Short stories are refreshing and we can read multiple stories at once. They can even lift our mood. They often have an open ending and this ignites our imagination as we end up thinking more about the story. The cool part about short stories is that they are usually not interlinked. Another reason I like them is that if a story is boring or too difficult to understand, we can just stop reading it and move on to the next story.
Many authors across the world including Ruskin Bond, Sudha Murty, Premchand have penned beautiful collections of short stories. Short stories like “Panchtantra” and “Jatak Kathaye” impart basic moral values to the generation next.
Stories with depth
I like reading short stones because they require the writer’s best effort. Telling a compelling story in just a few words is no piece of cake. One has to plan the stories effectively and efficiently to get the reader’s attention.
Well written short stories are like still waters that nun deep. Unlike a novel there is no time to highlight and describe every minuscule plot point in detail so the writers use literary devices and heavy symbolism to get their morals across The best part is probably that these stories are interesting to everyone- people who read for fun and people who like to dig deeper into the true meaning of the story.
My favorite short stories are those written by R.K Narayan, Ruskin Bond, Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. All these writers are veterans in the fine art of weaving plot and atmosphere together in a compelling way that entertains readers.
Good for short attention spans
I don’t like reading certain novels because I have a short attention span. I don’t like stories that are too long. Also, I prefer books that use a simple and crisp language. I find that most short stories fit this description. Short stories are also my go-to-reads before bed as my attention span is shorter than usual because I am sleepy.
Easier to finish
I love to read short stories because they are not time consuming. These stories are entertaining unlike novels, which can feel boring at times as they take long to finish. But we are never bored with short stories. Short stories include morals that teach us lessons for our future. Short stories occupy less space-one book can contain many stories.
Sampling new genres
I like reading short stories because they are a great way of sampling an unfamiliar author or genre. A few years ago, publishers couldn’t bear the cost of printing and distributing a 25-page short story as a separate publication. But nowadays, authors can publish any piece of writing – no matter how long or short – in the digital form. Short stories are excellent for busy readers, who want something quick to read. A well-written short story provides you with all the ingredients of a good novel. An overriding theme, authentic characters, fast-paced and engrossing plot with tension and resolution.
Funny and interesting
I love short stories because they are simple and easy to read. Also, we don’t have to remember many characters and plots. Short stones also contain morals that teach us life lessons. Every week, I attend a storytelling programme, where we share a lot of stories with each other. We also discuss the morals we learnt from the short stories we read. I enjoy listening, reading and telling stories.
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