100 ONE SENTENCE STORIES: STORIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE, INSIGNIFICANT YET BEAUTIFUL, CAN BE JUST AS POWERFUL AS THE EPIC TALES Short stories offer a concentrated dose of quality literary experience. They provide quick, accessible insights into the lives of other people, whether they're fictional or real. They can also be read quickly and easily, which is why they're especially popular among busy people who want to get in as much reading as possible without sacrificing quality. In addition to being great for getting more information in less time (and thus fitting into our fast-paced lives), short stories can also get into someone's head in ways that longer works can't—a fact borne out by the many instances where writers have published collections of their own fictional works over time. In effect, these writers have created their own little universes through which we can walk and explore. And that is exactly what we offer here.
Sample # 01: The Test of Frugality An old man, while having his first wife, brought a beautiful and young female disciple into his life as a second wife. When their financial situation deteriorated, there was no other option but to divorce one of them. Deciding whom to divorce was a very difficult decision. On one side was a lifelong companion, and on the other was the pinnacle of beauty and culture. To ensure no injustice, The old man decided to conduct a test. The old man gave both his wives ten thousand rupees each and went away for two weeks. Upon his return, he saw that his first wife had not only managed her expenses for the two weeks but also saved thirty-five hundred rupees. On the other hand, the young and beautiful wife had not only spent the ten thousand rupees but had also borrowed an additional five thousand rupees for her expenses. The old man decided that his first wife was extremely frugal and efficient, able to manage her expenses somehow. However, this poor young wife would starve to death without him. Therefore, he divorced his first wife. Moral: Emotional influence often leads to an arguably unfair decision. Sample # 02: The Lesson of Fear and Understanding Hazrat Sheikh Saadi narrates: An Ajami (non-Arab) slave was traveling in a boat. He had never seen a river before. When the boat was hit by waves in the middle of the river, he started screaming and panicking. Despite people trying to comfort him and making him sit down, nothing could calm his anxious heart. There was a wise man also on the boat. He looked at the people with a questioning glance and said, "If you allow, I can quiet him down with a simple trick." The annoyed passengers replied in Persian, "What could be better than that?" The wise man then had the slave thrown into the river. After the slave had struggled and was half-drowned, he told the sailors to pull him back into the boat. A sailor dragged him close to the boat, and the slave clung to the edge with both hands and climbed back aboard. He then quietly sat in a corner. The passengers, amazed, asked, "What's the secret behind this?" Twirling his mustache, the wise man said, "O simple-minded folks, this person did not know the misery of drowning before, nor did he appreciate the safety of the boat. Now that he has experienced both, he is sitting quietly." Moral: The wise man's actions serve as a reminder that understanding and appreciation often come through encountering both hardship and safety, leading to a deeper sense of peace and acceptance. Just as in "The Test of Frugality", and "The Lesson of Fear and Understanding" this book is a treasury of timeless tales, fables, and short stories that blend wisdom, morality, and human insight. This book also contains selected stories from great spiritual masters such as Rumi and Saadi. It showcases their wisdom, uniqueness, and limitless knowledge. It is an inspiring book with moral endings, providing readers with great perspective on how small advice can have a huge impact on someone's success. It puts young readers in the mood for learning lessons to make life a pleasant one. Many of the stories feature themes of morality and human values. From ancient parables to contemporary anecdotes, this collection explores the complexities of human behavior, the consequences of choices, and the enduring lessons found in everyday encounters. Each story unveils profound truths through engaging narratives, offering reflections on life's challenges, virtues, and the pursuit of understanding. Whether exploring the folly of greed, the power of forgiveness, or the essence of true greatness, these stories inspire contemplation and resonate with universal themes that transcend time and culture.
Ancient, modern and global stories that encapsulate profound wisdom on skillful living. Humor, insight and suspense for all genders, ages and cultures to enjoy. Wisdom Stories contains insightful personal reflections from the author, as well as original illustrations that beautifully capture the imagination and essence of each story. An ideal book to refer to again and again and gift to others.
No time for fiction? Think again! Many people love fiction but don't have the time to take up a weighty novel. Why not try some microfiction short stories instead? These bite-sized, slice-of-life short stories are crafted with only one hundred words, so they go by in a flash. Perfect for time-challenged fiction lovers, these humorous yet thought-provoking stories can be read when you're waiting in line, riding the bus, or whenever you need a short mental break. Go on. Try some flash fiction. Grab your copy of 100 Tiny Tales today ! 100 Tiny Tales: Short Stories Told in Exactly One Hundred Words is written by K. Kris Loomis, a native South Carolinian and the author of the novels, The Sinking of Bethany Ann Crane and The Murder of Leopold Beckenbauer, as well as the short story collection, The Monster In the Closet and Other Stories. Kris is also a nonfiction author who writes books about yoga, meditation, and the time she spent living in South America, including After Namaste: Off-the-Mat Musings of a Modern Yogini and Thirty Days in Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador . When Kris isn't at her standing desk writing, she can be found playing chess, folding an origami crane, or practicing a Beethoven sonata on the piano. She lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina with her husband and two cats. You can connect with Kris at her website, www.kkrisloomis.com or her Amazon Author page, or find her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @kkrisloomis .
A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations are two most beloved novels by Charles Dickens. Tale of Two Cities is is a novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The main characters — Doctor Alexandre Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton — are all recalled to life, or resurrected, in different ways as turmoil erupts. Great Expectations centers around a poor young man by the name of Pip, who is given the chance to make himself a gentleman by a mysterious benefactor. Great Expectations offers a fascinating view of the differences between classes during the Victorian era, as well as a great sense of comedy and pathos. Charles John Huffam Dickens ( 1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “An extraordinary short story collection that deserves our closest attention.”—Detroit Free Press “Elizabeth Berg’s gift as a storyteller lies most powerfully in her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, the remarkable in the everyday.”—The Boston Globe In this superb collection of short stories, Elizabeth Berg takes us into pivotal moments in the lives of women, when memories and events come together to create a sense of coherence, understanding, and change. In “Ordinary Life,” Mavis McPherson locks herself in the bathroom for a week, shutting out her husband and the realities of their life together—and no, she isn't contemplating a divorce. She just needs some time to think, take stock of her life, and to arrive, finally, at a surprising conclusion. In “White Dwarf” and “Martin's Letter to Nan,” the secrets of a marriage are revealed with sensitivity and “brilliant insights about the human condition” (Detroit Free Press) that have become trademark of Berg's writing. The Charlotte Observer has said, “Berg captures the way women think as well as any writer.” Those qualities of wisdom and perception are everywhere present in Ordinary Life.
Awe Inspiring Stories is an amalgamation of short stories about people who live amidst us and whom we come across in our day-to-day life. The characters depicted in this book spring to life and become your friends, your family or even your enemies. While reading about them, you would go through a gamut of emotions like shock, joy, astonishment and even perplexity. In fact, you would laugh, cry and also become angry with them. Some of them are tricksters, who grab every opportunity to deceive you. Priyanka leaves the house with all her jewels to elope with her boy friend. But all of a sudden, she finds herself stranded. Read the story 'Take it Easy' to find out who has tricked her ? Some are heartless and have no compassion towards others. In a callous manner, they inflict pain and suffering to others. In the story 'The Revenge, ' Subramanyam was at loggerheads with his brother; whom he considered as an enemy! One day he gets an opportunity to revenge him. How does he do it? But not all of them are of vicious nature! There are a few selfless people who go all out in seeing to the comfort of others and remove their distress. A distant relative of the poor cobbler comes to visit him in his hut. How does the old man show his hospitality to them? Read 'Fitness' to find out the answer! Some are moving and heartrending stories which tug at your heart strings. In 'Patching up the Wound, ' a young boy tries to advice his mother and patch up her wound. Does he succeed in his endeavor? However, there are a few among us who are merely the victims of Fate! They suffer and undergo pain for no fault of theirs. In 'The Best Friends' Gopi and Kamalanathan had been childhood friends. One fine day, they walk out of each other's life? What was the misunderstanding that cropped up between them ? By reading this book, you will find comfort and reassurance in lessons learned from the mistakes of others. One would definitely like the author's overall attitude towards life, which is morally very high and very positive. Each of the stories give a certain very prime lesson of life which we all have been missing due to the commercialized life we have engulfed around us deliberately and thus ignoring the basic essentials which should be present in every human so that we can distinguish ourselves from animals. You would really like the author's overall positive aura to transform and moralize without hurting anybody's sentiments in almost all stories.
Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
