In today’s attention deficit generation, sitting and reading a book or watching a movie for an extended period is difficult because social media has reduced our attention span to dangerously low levels. These invasive technologies that bank on us getting distracted use our fragmented focus to divert us into scrolling more and more each day. We also don’t get enough or proper sleep anymore and a very small percentage of people follow a routine that they stick to no matter to. When we don’t wake up feeling refreshed, we are more likely to want to just scroll away our lives on our phones.
Therefore, if you feel like you wish to get into the habit of reading again try short some stories which are gripping and engaging enough to hook you and not long enough to bore you. We have carefully curated a list of the best classics you shouldn’t miss. Whether your goal is to fulfil a long pending new year resolution or enjoy a good murder mystery while you watch the rain hit against your window panes, we’ve got you covered. So check out the list right now –
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
A gripping tale of betrayal and revenge by a friend who is tired of the other person’s vanity and pride that has consumed him.
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The Monkey’s Paw by W. W Jacobs
“The Monkey’s Paw” is a horror short story by English author W. W. Jacobs. It is a classic three-wishes story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale; reminding us that unintended consequences often accompany the best intentions.
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The story describes a fictional small American community which observes an annual tradition known as “the lottery”, in which a member of the community is selected by chance and stoned to death to ensure a good harvest and purge the town of bad omens.
Lamb To The Slaughter by Roald Dahl
“Lamb to the Slaughter” is a 1953 short story by Roald Dahl. It was initially rejected, along with four other stories, by The New Yorker, but was published in Harper’s Magazine in September 1953.
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
“The Necklace” is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is known for its twist ending, which was a hallmark of de Maupassant’s style.
