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Short stories around 7 minutes

Explore captivating short stories around 7 minutes and indulge in the rich narratives of this curated collection. Immerse yourself in a world of imagination.

Winter Pastimes

The Pleasant Family invites a few friends to spend a Quiet Evening, and the Jolly Maiden Aunt propounds the query: What is the difference between an elephant and a silk hat? The Jolly Aunt reads...

7 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Five Little Pigs

None A family of Five Little Pigs went to market, but the donkey Rusty began to show his bad temper before they had gone very far on the road. The other pigs laughed, but they did not laugh so...

5 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Little Bo-Peep

None Little Bo-Peep was a very nice little girl, but sometimes met with misfortunes that made her very sad. None The Bell-wether of Bo-Peep's flock was a stupid and stubborn fellow who often...

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Old Mother Goose and Her Son Jack

Old Mother Goose lived in a cottage with her son Jack, and they had a Gander that swam in the pond, an Owl that sat on the wall, and a high-crowned hat. One day Old Mother Goose sent Jack to market...

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The Little Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Once upon a time, a Little Old Woman lived in a Shoe. When she came home, her house was in ruins and her husband was no where to be seen. Peter and Strong-arm built a house for the eleven brothers...

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An Experience

After the event, my mind dealt with the poor man in helpless conjecture, and I ceased to notice him. I lost myself in my work with a kind of humid interest in the psychological inquiry of a...

9 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Incidents And Characteristics

Since 1812, most Ohio stories have been about business enterprise and industrial adventure, but tragedies and comedies often arise from them. The Standard Oil Company had its rise in Ohio, and the...

7 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Sawdust in the Arena

A circus was held in the old Roman arena of beautiful Verona, and the chief event was a reproduction of a tournament that had recently been held at Rome. The clowns were very amusing, and one spoke...

9 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Scene

On that loveliest autumn morning, the swollen tide had spread over all the russet levels, and the contributor was so filled with the tender serenity of the scene, that he was not troubled by the...

6 min read · Rating: PG-13 · Read story

The Escape Of Knight And Slover

When the Indians raided the settlements, they abandoned even victory if they had once had enough fighting. But Knight had made up his mind that he would escape at any risk rather than be burned...

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The Forty Years' War For The West

The French king gave up the West to the English king in 1763, but the Indians kept up their warfare for forty years. After the capture of Quebec, Great Britain changed its mind about letting...

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The Indian Wars And Wayne's Victory

The Indians, who had been so well generaled and fought so ably, failed to follow up their victory by moving on the American settlements in force. The battle of Fallen Timbers was fought on the 20th...

9 min read · Rating: G · Read story