Are you searching for captivating short stories for middle school students? Look no further! In this article, we will explore a wide range of recommended fiction short stories that are perfect for young readers in middle school. These stories not only entertain but also foster imagination and critical thinking skills. Let's dive into the fascinating world of short fiction! 1. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson: This thought-provoking and controversial story explores the themes of tradition, conformity, and the darker side of human nature. Its unexpected twist ending will surely leave readers astounded and eager for discussion. 2. "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe: Poe's classic tale of madness and guilt is sure to captivate middle school students. The unreliable narrator, spine-tingling suspense, and vivid descriptions make it an excellent choice for studying literary techniques. 3. "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: This thrilling adventure story follows a hunter who becomes the hunted on a remote island. With its relentless pace and exploration of the morality of hunting, it is sure to engage middle school readers. 4. "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs: This chilling tale revolves around a cursed monkey's paw that grants its owner three wishes, but at a terrible price. Middle school students will be enthralled by the suspenseful narrative and will enjoy investigating the consequences of wishes gone awry. 5. "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry: This heartwarming story explores the theme of sacrifice and the true meaning of gift-giving. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with middle school students, teaching them the value of selflessness and empathy. To access these short stories, there are several websites dedicated to providing free and legal access to classic literature. Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) is a fantastic resource offering over 60,000 free eBooks, including many of the aforementioned stories. Additionally, platforms like CommonLit (www.commonlit.org) and ReadWorks (www.readworks.org) offer a wide variety of literature resources tailored for middle school students. In conclusion, these fiction short stories for middle school encompass a range of genres and themes that will entertain and educate young readers. By delving into the works of these renowned authors, students will not only improve their reading comprehension but also develop a deeper understanding of the human experience. So grab a book, immerse yourself in the world of short fiction, and let your imagination soar! Happy reading!
Temporary VJ, temporary coach, temporary singer, even temporary boyfriend. Lin Dong has worked various temporary jobs and experienced the ups and downs of the "big dye vat". One day, he awakened and decided to become a regular employee; he wanted others to work as temporary workers for him. -(Q群:)
491.86 Million words | 2021-09-21 04:05Update
In the previous life, when I was destitute and had exhausted all my resources, I unexpectedly received the inheritance of an ancient Taoist scripture. Ye Qingtian was reborn, seeking to fulfill the regrets of his past life; wandering in the city, he achieved a colorful life. I only wanted to collect some virtuous power, but unintentionally became the "Lord Qingtian." Originally, I intended to quietly move forward alone, who could have imagined that I would rise to power and have blossoming flowers by my side. [PS: Cultivation methods such as the dual cultivation of Dao and Martial Arts, the dual cultivation of sex and life, and the dual cultivation of Yin and Yang in this book are overly realistic. Readers beware. If you practice without authorization due to curiosity and end up losing control or causing
118.88 Million words | 2022-01-28 21:58Update
Feng Wanling, with her beautiful face hidden beneath coarse clothes, stood in
420.71 Million words | 2023-06-14 06:10Update
In order to find his long-lost loved ones, the renowned Supreme Warlord, with his illustrious reputation, returned to his hometown, only to find himself entangled in a major conspiracy! For honor, for dignity, and above all, for survival, after a period of silence, he rises again...
111.82 Million words | 2022-09-19 08:04Update
When pursued by a pure school beauty, a sexy female assassin, a mature CEO, and a stunning female teacher, He Xuan felt troubled: "Being handsome is a disease!" I am the fiance of the school beauty, the fiance of all the beauties in the world! Legendary assassin Long Qianhua never expected to get entangled in a tangled web of romantic debts!
175.91 Million words | 2020-11-11 06:12Update
The expert descends from the mountain to become a bodyguard for the goddess CEO. The protection mission is not easy, as on the first day, he has to provide fragrant treatment to the beautiful CEO. He guards the cool-headed older sister, encounters a beautiful female teacher, fights against a fiery policewoman, discusses medical mysteries with a gentle nurse under the lamp, and earns endless admiration from the school belle and sister-in-law. Qin Tian's journey as a flower-protecting bodyguard is colorful and full of excitement. QQ group: Please join.
327.89 Million words | 2022-07-04 22:01Update
Guo Qingya, a mute woman, travels to a water village farmhouse in a different time and space. It is a perfect and wonderful family combination. Therefore, the mute woman, who had lived quietly for twenty-four years in her previous life, experiences unexpected and surprising twists and turns in every aspect of her new life. Her story begins with a fierce competition for love... ****** There are already three completed works: "Ugly Woman Like a Chrysanthemum", "Fruit and Vegetable Green Love", and "Field Destiny". Friends who are waiting for more can go and take a look first
297.67 Million words | 2023-03-05 22:49Update
Zhao Yang, who traveled to the immortal world, was secretly attacked during his tribulation after more than 500 years of cultivation. He was struck down by heavenly punishment. When he woke up, he realized he hadn't died but had instead traveled back to his original body on Earth... A new book is uploaded, seeking collections, recommendations, and support!!! PS: This book contains numerous pretentious and ambiguous plotlines, with the early stages focused on campus life. If you don't like it, please refrain from reading! PPS: I am an inexperienced writer, so I won't tolerate sarcastic remarks, double entendres, or personal attacks. Those who consider themselves elegant and noble, please behave accordingly!
58.55 Million words | 2020-08-12 18:29Update
【Authorized certification】Seven abilities, ruling the city. The red bead represents fire, the orange bead represents space. The yellow bead represents temptation, the green bead represents poison. The blue bead represents water, the purple bead represents martial arts. I'm arrogant, I have the ability, dare to challenge me and I'll kill you. Lin Ruoxi, the beautiful office lady, Long Miaomiao
498.68 Million words | 2021-07-30 07:01Update
A killer's soul transmigrated into Kyle Lowry, making the already accomplished Small Cannon achieve legendary greatness. Three-pointers, more accurate! Breakthroughs, more lethal! Mid-range shots, more stable! Willpower, more resilient! Body, stronger! As Kyle leaves a deeper imprint on the history of basketball, he simultaneously becomes a legend in the boxing world. This is the story of my idealized version of Kyle Lowry. ***Book Group Number: (Aside) I personally like Lowry a lot. In the playoffs of this year and even the previous two years, Lowry struggled, which was heartbreaking to watch. So, the author describes a Lowry that I envision, hoping that everyone will enjoy it.
62.10 Million words | 2021-01-25 03:53Update
A carefully nurtured mermaid and a cold, fierce, domineering military officer. That day, he adopted a mermaid... That day, he was adopted by someone... "I want to be taken care of and not go hungry," the mermaid said, with her big white eyes fixed on the tall man in front of her. "Hmm, is that so? Alright, I'll take care of you," the man in black said coldly, his inner thoughts unreadable.
374.76 Million words | 2021-07-27 09:56Update
After graduating from the underachieving Ye Nan University, Ye Nan returns home in frustration. However, fate takes a turn when he encounters a system that changes his life forever. With the help of the system, Ye Nan soars like a dragon in the face of adversity, embarking on a brilliant journey. In the end, he rises to power and finds himself lying drunk at the feet of a beautiful woman. Please support by bookmarking, subscribing, clicking, and donating. Your support is the energy that keeps Ye Nan persevering like a stubborn stone.
254.73 Million words | 2021-03-09 16:49Update
On the eighth day of the eighth month in the first year of the Jianchu era, it was the seventieth birthday of the Grand Duke of Wei, Xu Mansion's Minister of State. This year also marked the end of the Jia Geng Rebellion which had lasted for three years. The former Crown Prince, Zhao Kan, who had only sat on the imperial throne for three years, disappeared after Emperor Yuankang fled the capital city of Jinling. Prince Zhao Ju, known as King Ping, ascended the throne and stabilized the state. As the saying goes, when a new emperor ascends the throne, new ministers arise. With the new emperor's accession to power, he naturally suppressed the remaining opposition forces in the court while rewarding those who had contributed to
167.77 Million words | 2023-05-18 12:09Update
She heartlessly abandoned her childhood sweetheart and entered the palace for the sake of protecting her family, hoping to be selected by the emperor. Unexpectedly, she became a maid in the presence of the Fourth Prince Yinzhen due to a twist of fate. From then on, her life became intertwined with Yinzhen, involving both humility and glory, joy and despair. From the forty-third year of Kangxi to the first year of Yongzheng, she stood by his side for a total of nineteen years, eventually ascending to the highest throne. However, what did they have left when all the flowers withered?
809.10 Million words | 2020-07-31 01:51Update
Top assassin returns to the city, transforming into the personal bodyguard of a beautiful female CEO. From then on, life becomes different. For love, resisting dark forces; for friendship, battling bureaucratic tyranny. Conspiracies and disasters come one after another, but he never retreats and displays the true essence of a man, continuing a legend of strength. A man should drink the strongest liquor, possess the best woman, and have the most loyal brothers. PS: This book is purely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. As a new writer, there may be flaws, so I welcome criticism and advice. It's not easy being a new writer, so I gratefully ask for flowers and support... Thank you.
32.61 Million words | 2021-10-26 07:06Update
Hello everyone, welcome to read. Lin Qian used to think that the man she wanted should be handsome and powerful, capable of turning the tide in the business world, making her look up to him, and capable of anything. It was only when she met the right person that she realized she liked his coldness, silence, determination, and loyalty. She liked him so much that she was willing to stand side by side with him in the turbulent business world, living carefree and not worrying about the future. A casual encounter created the most thrilling and beautiful time for him and her
37.11 Million words | 2023-05-13 09:09Update
Dr. Wu Chenghe, a UN doctor, tragically died during a peacekeeping mission and was reincarnated into a human extraterrestrial immigrant settlement 1,000 years later, becoming a miserable hostage. As a weakling with combat power of negative five, he happened to possess a forbidden ability. In the treacherous Federal Legion, Dr. Wu Chenghe is torn whether or not to use this damn cheat. Thankfully, there's someone even more torn than him: "Darling, please don't let anyone know how awesome you are." This is a passionate and thrilling story about a fallen star and a rebellious kill-matte finding love and working together
155.26 Million words | 2022-08-04 14:08Update
He came from a post-apocalyptic world and after his death, he was reincarnated in Huaguo on Earth, possessing a young man named Yun Luo. He lived for 237 years... while Yun Luo was only 23. He didn't want to be a hero, he just wanted to marry a wife, have children, and lead a simple life. Perhaps he is among us, silently passing by.
389.08 Million words | 2022-05-02 16:11Update
The genius prodigies are very arrogant? I will step on the corpses of these so-called geniuses! The proud beauties are very disdainful? One day, you will bow down under my big underpants! The peerless powerhouses are all arrogant? I love to torture the strong the most! - Ling Tian Ling Tian crossed into a different world as a waste young master, but what awaited him was... being mocked and despised by everyone, looked down upon by his fiancée, and even being cuckolded by his fiancée and plotted against by her lover, causing him to fall off a cliff! Through a fortuitous encounter, Ling Tian obtained an ancient inheritance. Let's see how Ling Tian annihilates the heavens, achieving the status of the strongest martial god! Reader group: It's more exciting with you!
239.24 Million words | 2020-10-31 08:42Update
Car accident, the car is destroyed, but the person is still alive! Originally, Qin Yu planned to marry several wives and let the Qin family, who had been passing on for eighteen generations, flourish everywhere. Who would have thought that because of a magical medicine cauldron, Qin Yu came to Jiangcheng and gained a great female friend, as well as a campus belle wife... One beautiful woman after another came one after another, leading to a series of exciting and ambiguous events. If all nine cauldrons are gathered and they are brought back home, Dad will definitely be very happy, right? So, Qin Yu's exciting life began like this.
489.81 Million words | 2020-07-07 00:53Update