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Collection of Short Stories

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A collection of my favourite short stories

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Listed: Aug 26, 2010

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Heartfelt Apology...

Collection of Short Stories ―      There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence....

Tags: Fence, Nail, Short Stories, Anger, Father-son Story, Apology

Jyotsna ― 21 Jun, 11

So True...

Collection of Short Stories ― I bumped into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please" was my reply. ∙ He said, " Please excuse me too; I wasn't really watching for you." We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said good-bye. ∙ ...

Tags: Coutesy, Short Stories, Family, Love

Jyotsna ― 7 Feb, 11

Triple Filter Test...

Collection of Short Stories ― In ancient Greece , Socrates (469 - 399 BC) was widely lauded for his wisdom. ∙ One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and said, " Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your ...

Tags: Philosopher, Triple Filter Test, Short Stories, Gossip, Socrates

Jyotsna ― 25 Jan, 11

An Old Story...

Collection of Short Stories ― An old man lived alone in a village. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, who would have helped him, was in prison. ∙ The old man wrote a letter to his son and mentioned his situation : ∙ ...

Jyotsna ― 3 Jan, 11

Nature's Ordeal Crippled by Kindness...

Collection of Short Stories ― A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. After a few days a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared ...

Jyotsna ― 23 Dec, 10

The Present...

Collection of Short Stories ― Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all ...

Jyotsna ― 16 Dec, 10

Precious Possessions...

Collection of Short Stories ― A father was very annoyed with his five year old daughter for wasting money on gold wrapping paper. She was wrapping a gift for her father to place under the Christmas Tree. On Christmas eve, when her father unwrapped the gift and opened the box...

Jyotsna ― 3 Dec, 10

Going With The Flow...

Collection of Short Stories ― An old man accidentally fell into a swirling river leading to a high and dangerous waterfall. Onlookers feared for his life. Miraculously, he came out alive and unharmed downstream at the bottom of the falls. People asked him how he managed to...

Jyotsna ― 27 Nov, 10

Heart of Gratitude...

Collection of Short Stories ― A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said : ' I am blind, please help.' There were only a few coins in the hat. ∙ A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped...

Jyotsna ― 18 Nov, 10

My First Award ! (not a story)... :-)

Collection of Short Stories ―  ∙   ∙ It's a pleasant surprise for me to receive a 'One Lovely Blog Award' from a lovely blogger LiLing of Malaysia. Thanks a lot LiLing ! I'm so touched and honoured to have been considered for this Award, despite the fact...

Jyotsna ― 15 Nov, 10

The Story of a Soldier...

Collection of Short Stories ― This story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco. ∙ "Mom and Dad, I'm coming home, but I've a favour to ask. I have a friend I'd like to bring home with...

Jyotsna ― 3 Nov, 10

May be...

Collection of Short Stories ― There was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news his neighbours came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically. "May be," the farmer replied. ∙ The next morning ...

Jyotsna ― 31 Oct, 10

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So True...

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I bumped into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please" was my reply. ∙ He ...

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The Story of a Soldier...

by Jyotsna ∙ 3 Nov, 10

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