Short Stories for Reading Comprehension

Sam gets into a taxi after finishing work late at night. But the driver refuses to take him where he wants to go. Instead, he keeps asking Sam where he needs to go. This is a mystery short story that your students will love. It comes complete with a full lesson plan with lots of […]

Introduction Do you have a pet? How much do you love this pet? Some people love their pets more than their own family — what do you think about this? Are pets part of our family? Or just pets? Story for Listening Watch the video below and listen. This is good for listening comprehension. But

Mabby leaves her bike outside the shop for only five minutes. But when she comes outside it is gone. She sees a thief taking off with it down the road. The bike is not worth anything. But what will she do without it? Check out my short story The Bicycle Thief. It comes complete with

A man goes into a cafe to enjoy some breakfast. But then he finds a note. And then another. And another. Something is amiss but he is not sure. But then he finds it is too late. Check out my complete lesson plan with a thrilling short story, Kidnap Cafe. The lesson plan comes complete

The Lucky Horse Updated July 2026 Hedley has made himself a promise: this is the last time. One final bet, one final horse, and he’ll finally fix everything — the rent, his daughter’s college fund, his marriage. But when two horses on the racecard share almost the same name, a moment of panic sends Hedley’s

It’s the end of the night shift in the tube station and John is exhausted. One last check of the station and he can go home. But what is waiting for him at the end of the platform? This is a scary story lesson plan ideal for English reading and speaking. Use it in class

The Conman Updated July 2026 Harry doesn’t have a regular job. Instead, he works the platforms and forecourts of London’s train stations, searching every evening for his next mark — someone gullible enough to believe his practised sob story about being robbed. Tonight, he thinks he’s found the perfect target: an honest-looking man with a

Max likes to go to the pool in the late evening. He likes to swim there when the place is quiet. But this evening, he hears something. Something that should not be there at all. This is a creepy supernatural story lesson plan that you can use in any English class. It comes with many

It’s just another typical morning in Stan and Margaret’s house. Stan is making a cup of tea. Margaret is slowly waking up. And their dog, Bonnie, is yapping at Stan’s feet. But the dog seems very excited about something… And why is it so dark outside? This is a sci-fi short story that you can

Michael hates going to the dentist. And today is no different. But he has some work to do on his teeth. Today though, the dentist introduces a brand-new painkiller. It could be just the thing that Michael needs. Or is it? Check out my short story, The Dentist, which comes with a full and complete