Can you recommend a good 'a school story short story'?

One great school story short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It takes place in a small town where there's an annual lottery. At first, it seems like a normal community event, but as the story unfolds, it reveals a dark and disturbing tradition. It shows how blindly following tradition can lead to horror. This story can be read as a metaphor for groupthink and the power of conformity within a community, like in a school setting where there can be unspoken rules or traditions that might not be as positive as they seem.

One short middle school story could be about a shy student who finally finds the courage to join the school debate team. At first, he was really nervous and almost backed out. But with the encouragement of a kind teacher, he started to practice hard. In the end, he not only overcame his shyness but also gave an amazing speech in the debate, winning the respect of his classmates.

One great middle school short mystery story is 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It's full of puzzles and secrets that keep you guessing.

A short good story is 'The Necklace'. Mathilde Loisel is a woman who is dissatisfied with her middle - class life. She borrows a diamond necklace from a friend to attend a ball. However, she loses the necklace. To replace it, she and her husband go into debt and spend years working hard to pay for a new one. In the end, she discovers that the original necklace was a fake. This story is about the consequences of vanity.

Sure. One short good story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It's about a young couple, Jim and Della. They are very poor but deeply in love. Della has long beautiful hair which she sells to buy a chain for Jim's precious watch. Meanwhile, Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. In the end, they realize that their love for each other is the most precious gift.

Sure. One short good story is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. The hare is very proud of his speed and mocks the tortoise for being slow. But the tortoise challenges the hare to a race. During the race, the hare is so overconfident that he takes a nap. Meanwhile, the slow but steady tortoise keeps going and eventually wins the race. It teaches us that slow and steady can win the race and that overconfidence can lead to failure.

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a great short story. It's set in a small town where an annual lottery takes place. But as the story unfolds, you realize that this lottery is not what it seems at first, and it has a very dark and thought - provoking ending.

One interesting short ghost story is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. A family comes into possession of a mummified monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes. However, each wish is granted in a most horrifying and unexpected way, with the specter of death and misfortune looming over them as they make their wishes.

Yes, 'The Most Dangerous Game' can be considered a 'Story of a Hero' short story. Rainsford, the main character, is a skilled hunter who becomes the hunted on an island. He uses his wits, hunting skills, and courage to survive against the cruel General Zaroff. His determination to outwit Zaroff and escape the island makes him a hero in this thrilling story.

I also like 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde. It's a humorous yet spooky short story. The Otis family moves into Canterville Chase, which is haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. But instead of being frightened, the family members use their modern American ways to deal with the ghost, leading to a series of comical and ultimately touching events.