Can you recommend some small and short stories?

One great small Indian short story is 'The Postmaster' by Rabindranath Tagore. It tells the story of a young postmaster from Calcutta who is posted to a small village. He initially feels lonely and out of place, but through his interactions with a young village girl, Ratan, he experiences a different side of life. The story beautifully depicts the cultural and emotional landscape of rural India.

Sure. One well - known small Odia short story is 'The Postmaster' by Rabindranath Tagore. It tells the story of a young postmaster from Calcutta who is transferred to a small village in Odisha. The story beautifully portrays his loneliness, his relationship with a young village girl named Ratan, and how their lives intersect in that rural setting.

There is a Kannada story where a kind old man helps a lost sparrow find its way back home. The sparrow is very grateful and brings a special seed as a thank - you gift. The old man plants the seed and it grows into a huge tree that provides shade and fruits for the entire neighborhood. This story teaches the value of kindness.

Sure. Here is a short bedtime story. Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. It was lost in the forest. But it saw a friendly deer. The deer led the rabbit home. The rabbit was very grateful.

Sure. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a great one. It's set in a sort of isolated situation which gives a small - town horror feel. The story of a woman's descent into madness while confined is truly chilling.

Once there was a little girl who was always unkind to others. One day she got lost and a kind stranger helped her. Since then, she became kind. It shows that kindness begets kindness.

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great small fiction story. It's about a small town's annual lottery, which seems normal at first but takes a very dark turn. Another one is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other.

There is the story of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'. A young shepherd boy repeatedly lied about a wolf attacking his sheep just for fun. When the wolf actually came, no one believed him. This story warns us about the consequences of lying.

Sure. One popular Hindi small story is 'The Lion and the Mouse'. In this story, a little mouse accidentally wakes up a sleeping lion. The lion is about to eat the mouse but the mouse pleads for mercy and promises to help the lion one day. Later, the lion gets trapped in a hunter's net and the mouse, true to its word, chews through the net and sets the lion free. It teaches us that no one is too small to help.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great small story. It tells about a little prince from another planet who travels to different planets and finally comes to Earth. Through his adventures, it reveals deep truths about human nature, friendship, and love in a very simple yet profound way.