We all know how reading enriches conversation and expands our horizons. But sometimes you just don’t have enough time to get everything out of your mind and sit alone with a book in your hand. This leads to an oppressive feeling of guilt and the feeling that you are stalling your personal growth. Many vow to finish reading at least all the works on the school reading list, but the habit of procrastination always forces them to postpone this until later. We’ve found short stories you can read on the go.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Richard Bach
The story-parable tells about a seagull obsessed with the passion to fly “for the soul.” For him, flying is a real art and philosophy of life, but as his relatives believe, it is a necessity.
Roald Dahl’s “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”
For those who have not yet watched Wes Anderson’s film adaptation of the same name, we recommend that you read Roald Dahl’s story first. The story begins when Henry Sugar, a gentleman and gambling addict, buys a book and thanks to this book he begins to predict the future.
“The Girl in the Snow” by Andre Maurois
French prose master Andre Maurois did more than just write novelized biographies about distinguished writers. The short story “The Girl in the Snow” tells how easy it is to hurt men’s pride and what this can lead to. After all, revenge is a dish best served cold.
“Russian Otters”, O. Henry
For Americans, O. Henry is the same as Anton Chekhov for Russians. Many at school read his “Gifts of the Magi”, now we present to your attention the short story “Russian Otters” about a gangster who was sentenced to six months in prison for furs that he gave to his girlfriend. It seems like a trivial plot, but not everything is so simple. We promise you won’t be disappointed with the ending.
Canis Constellation, Arthur C. Clarke
The story begins when an astronaut working at an observatory on the Moon is awakened by the loud barking of his dog, which died several years ago. This is a wonderful story about friendship across time and distance.
“The Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury
Imagine time travel became possible and you and your friends went back 60 million years. However, any mistake and careless intervention in the past can lead to irreversible consequences…
“Expedition to the Underworld”, brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky
Brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky wrote in a variety of genres, from detective stories to dystopias. The fantasy story “Expedition to the Underworld” is one of their first attempts at writing. The story tells about friends – Athos, a specialist in robotics, Porthos, an all-round athlete, Aramis, a scientist, and their friend Gala, nicknamed d’Artagnan in a skirt because of his character. Together, they will have to stop the plans of Two-Headed Yul, a space pirate humanoid who has been kidnapping earthlings for the purpose of the slave trade. In addition to the fascinating plot, readers will find great humor and lots of colorful characters.
“The Fourteenth Journey” by Stanislaw Lem
A humorous story from the famous collection “Star Chronicles of Ion the Silent” tells about the daily life of the inhabitants of a distant planet through the eyes of a tourist. Together with the main character, the reader will need to find out what sepulka are, why they resemble murkwis and their color scheme resembles gentle bees.
“Double Bass” by Patrick Suskind
Patrick Suskind, author of “Perfume,” again turned to the theme of singles and the little man. The plot of the work revolves around a 35-year-old double bass player who has a difficult relationship with a musical instrument. One day a man decides to radically change his life and attract the attention of others…
State of Fear by Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park and screenwriter of Westworld, has written many science fiction stories worthy of film adaptation. However, we recommend that you pay attention to his “Fear State”. In his work, the author touched upon the urgent problem of climate change. It also showed that environmentalists are not good people trying to save nature, but real extremists who are carrying out a series of terrorist attacks that lead to mass casualties. In general, the flamboyantly twisted plot will surprise you!
Source: People Talk
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