Short Stories for Reading Comprehension

Introduction Is there such a thing as time travel? Can people suddenly move from one time to another? Would you like to do this? Where Have You Been? “Where have you been?” Sam looked at his wife, Claire, and shook his head. “The shop.” He held up the pint of milk as if to provide […]

Maureen has lost her dog. She has no idea where he can be. The police don’t seem to be able to help. No one knows where he can be. It just seems hopeless. Until Mr McKenzie appears. With the dog in his arms. Check out my short story, Lost Dog. This story is sure to

Peter is in the basement despite his mother telling him not to play down there. He sees a door. Then encourages his little sister to come down and help him open it. Then they see her. This is a terrifying short story you can use in your English class today. Download the full lesson plan

Jim tries to escape a burning building. And as he runs down the corridor in flames, he hears someone screaming. Inside a room, he sees a girl and pulls her from the smoke. But she is something quite different. This is a fascinating short story of the supernatural. Your students will love this short story

Jonas is rowing his little sister across the fjord. It is late in the evening, but he knows he can get to the other side. He has done it many times before. But there is a rumbling deep below the water. And what rises up is more powerful than anything Jonas has ever seen before.

Carl agrees to go to Edgemoor Cliff with his classmate, Dan. Many of the other boys think that Dan is a little strange. But the temptation of going into the cave at Edgemoor Cliff is too much to resist. Carl must go. But there are stories about the cave. And what if something happens while

A man stands up, leaves his job, leaves the island where he lives and walks away from his entire life. But the people around him try to stop him from leaving. Why? This is a short story lesson plan that your students will love. The lesson includes: introductory questions Just Leave – a short story

Gloria is in an artist’s studio. The artist is creating a portrait of her. But this is no ordinary portrait. Gloria has never experienced anything like this before… This is an entertaining story about a woman who visits an artist. Your students will love this story and the accompanying lesson plan. Try it today! Download

Bill makes his way to a stable to buy a horse. For his daughter. They had talked about it for some time. The horse that is for sale is kept at the far end of the grounds. Like it has been kept away from the others. Bill goes into the dark stable to see the