Can you recommend any best indigenous short stories for beginners?

Well, 'The Purloined Letter' could be a good start for beginners. It's a detective story that shows how to look at things from different perspectives to solve a mystery. 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' is also suitable. It has a great narrative structure and the twist at the end is something that beginners can learn to look out for in short stories. And 'The Most Dangerous Game' is engaging. It presents a rather unique and somewhat disturbing concept of human hunting which is an interesting take on the criminal short story genre.

For beginners, 'The Red - Headed League' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It has an interesting premise where a man with red hair is hired for a strange job, and Sherlock Holmes uncovers a much bigger plot. It's easy to follow and shows how Holmes uses his powers of observation.

Sure. 'The Old Man and the Sea' is a good start. It's a short but powerful story about an old fisherman's fight with a huge marlin. It gives you a sense of the relationship between a sailor and the sea, and the determination one needs when out on the water.

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great start. It has a simple - seeming small - town setting but then takes a very strange and disturbing turn that makes you question the norms of society in a slipstream kind of way. Another good one is 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka. The transformation of Gregor into an insect is a very surreal event in an otherwise ordinary world, which is a characteristic of slipstream.

Sure. 'The Man to Send Rain Clouds' by Leslie Marmon Silko is a great one. It beautifully blends Native American traditions and modern life.

Sure. There's the story of 'The Two Brothers'. It's about two brothers who have different personalities. One is brave and impulsive, while the other is more cautious. They go on a journey through their tribal lands and face various challenges like wild animals and difficult terrains. Through their adventures, it teaches about the importance of brotherhood and using different strengths together.

For beginners, 'The Hole Man' is great. It has a clear plot and shows Niven's ability to tell a good story with a bit of mystery and some interesting character interactions.

Another great one for beginners is 'The Fog Horn'. It's a story about a lighthouse keeper and a sea monster that is attracted to the sound of the fog horn. It has an element of mystery and wonder, and Bradbury's writing style is easy to follow in this story.

For beginners, 'The Gift of the Magi' is a great start. It's easy to understand and has a very touching plot. Also, 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell is quite accessible. It's an action - packed story about a hunter becoming the hunted. Another good one is 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant which has a simple yet profound moral about vanity and the cost of lies.

Arthur C. Clarke's 'The Star' is another excellent choice. It's a short but profound story that makes you think about religion, morality, and the vastness of the universe. It's not overly complex, making it accessible for those new to scifi.