The Fox and The Crow
by Aesop

The Fox and The Crow is a fable attributed to the ancient Greek slave, Aesop. In the story, a wily Fox devises a strategy to separate a Crow from a piece of meat, and thereby teaches us a valuable lesson about "flatterers".

The Bet
by Anton Chekhov

The Bet by Anton Chekhov explores capital punishment and asks: Is it better to die right away or live out your days in confinement? Chekhov's answer may surprise you. It should be noted that this story has been made into several movies and TV shows.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
by Ambrose Bierce

This action short story is a perfect example of existentialist literature, where a Civil War civilian hanging, escape and dramatic twist ending are all described sublimely by Bierce

The Boarding House
by James Joyce

The Boarding House is one of James Joyce's classic short stories from "Dubliners", published in 1914. The question here is: Does Mrs. Mooney and her daughter capitalize on a simple affair by taking advantage of social standands?

The Tell-Tale Heart
byEdgar Allan Poe

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a literary staple among young readers. In this macabre tale told by an unnamed psychopath, the reader feels as though he is there in the room with the killer and the "Old Man", waiting, anticipating and dreading the next moment.

Pigs Is Pigs
by Ellis Parker Butler

"Pig Is Pigs" by Ellis Parker Butler is a timeless comedy exploring a bureaucratic corporate nightmare, where two pigs breed into thousands by the time the powers that be decide to price the customer appropriately.