What are some good short mystery stories to read?

One great one is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It has elements of mystery and a sort of supernatural unease as the narrator descends into madness. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs, which is a classic supernatural mystery short story where a family makes wishes on a cursed monkey's paw with terrifying consequences.

One great short mystery story is 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's full of twists and keeps you guessing.

One great mystery short story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a psychological thriller that follows a narrator who is driven mad by the old man's vulture - like eye. Another is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, which has an unexpected twist at the end regarding a lost and replaced necklace. And 'The Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle is also a classic, with Sherlock Holmes solving a mysterious death.

There's 'The Secret in the Attic' - it's got a great twist and keeps you guessing till the end.

One great mystery fiction short story is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It is often considered a pioneer in the detective story genre.

A good idea for a short mystery story is a cursed object. For example, a beautiful antique mirror that brings bad luck to anyone who looks into it. People start having accidents or misfortunes after looking at it. The mystery could be about finding out the origin of the curse and how to break it. Another is a missing heirloom that has a lot of sentimental value. It was last seen in a particular room of an old mansion. The main character has to search through old family secrets and hidden passages to find it. Also, a mystery about a strange symbol that keeps appearing around town. No one knows what it means, and it seems to be linked to some sort of underground cult or a long - lost treasure.

Aesop's Fables are also wonderful short stories. For example, 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teaches us that slow and steady wins the race. These fables are simple yet full of profound wisdom and are suitable for all ages to read.

One great short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a heartwarming tale about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. It shows the depth of their love in a very touching way.

One good short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's a touching story about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. Each sacrifices their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other, showing the true meaning of love and selflessness.