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Short Stories in English to Read | English Short Stories
The Unexpected Inheritance
Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Emily.
Emily lived in a small apartment in the city and worked as a teacher.
One day, she received a letter that changed her life forever.
The letter said that she had inherited a mansion from a distant relative she had never known.
Curious and a little nervous, Emily decided to visit the mansion. When she arrived, she was amazed.
The mansion was huge, old, and surrounded by tall trees. It looked like something from a fairy tale.
The caretaker, Mr. Thompson, welcomed her and handed her the keys.
As Emily walked through the grand hall, she noticed the house was full of old furniture, paintings, and beautiful decorations.
But it was also dusty and quiet. Emily decided to explore each room to learn more about her mysterious relative.
In one of the rooms, Emily found an old diary hidden inside a drawer. The diary belonged to her great-aunt Margaret.
Emily started reading it and discovered many interesting things about her great-aunt’s life.
Margaret had been an adventurous woman who loved traveling and collecting rare objects.
One night, as Emily was reading the diary, she heard strange noises coming from the attic. She gathered her courage and went to check it out.
In the attic, she found old trunks filled with letters, photographs, and maps. Among them was a map with a big red X marked on it.
Emily followed the map, which led her to the garden. She dug at the spot marked by the X and found a small wooden box.
Inside the box was a beautiful necklace with a glowing blue stone and a note from her great-aunt.
The note explained that the necklace was a family heirloom with magical powers. It could grant one wish to the person who wore it.
Emily was astonished. She thought carefully about what she wanted most. She decided to wish for happiness and good health for her family and friends.
As she put on the necklace and made her wish, she felt a warm light surrounding her.
From that day on, Emily felt a special connection to the mansion and her great-aunt.
She decided to live there and turn it into a place where people could come to learn and be inspired by the many stories hidden within its walls.
The mansion became a lively and happy place, filled with visitors and friends.
Emily’s life was forever changed by the unexpected inheritance, and she was grateful for the adventures and secrets that came with it.
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The Secret Society
Emma was just a normal 15-year-old girl, or so she thought.
She went to Oakwood High School, got okay grades, and had a few good friends. But one day, everything changed.
It was a Tuesday morning when Emma found a strange note in her locker.
The paper was old and yellow, and the writing looked like it was done with a fancy pen.
It said: “Emma Thompson, you have been chosen. Meet us in the old library at midnight. Tell no one.”
Emma was scared but also curious. She thought about telling her best friend Lily, but something told her to keep it a secret.
That night, Emma snuck out of her house. The school was dark and quiet. She went to the old library, a place most students never visited.
As she opened the creaky door, she saw five hooded figures standing in a circle.
One of them spoke in a deep voice, “Welcome, Emma. We are the Guardians of Light, a secret society that has protected the world from evil for hundreds of years.
We believe you have the power to join us.” Emma couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Me? But I’m just a normal girl,” she said.
Another figure replied, “You are special, Emma. You have a strong spirit and a pure heart. But to join us, you must pass three trials.”
The first trial was the Test of Courage. Emma had to spend a night in the haunted Bell Tower.
People said ghosts lived there, but Emma learned that the “ghosts” were actually friendly spirits who protected the school.
She made it through the night and even made some new spirit friends.
The second trial was the Test of Wisdom. Emma had to solve an ancient puzzle that no one had figured out for 50 years.
It was hard, but Emma didn’t give up. She thought about it differently and found the answer. The puzzle opened a secret room full of magical books.
The last trial was the Test of Kindness. Emma had to help someone without them knowing it was her. She noticed that Mr. Johnson, the school janitor, was always sad.
Emma discovered that he missed his dog who had run away. She spent days looking for the dog and finally found him.
She left the dog at Mr. Johnson’s door with a note. Seeing Mr. Johnson happy the next day made Emma feel warm inside.
After passing all three trials, Emma was invited to the Guardians’ secret hideout. It was a huge room under the school, filled with magical objects and old books.
The Guardians told her about their mission to fight dark forces and keep the world safe.
“Dark forces?” Emma asked, feeling scared again.
The leader explained, “Yes, Emma. There are evil creatures and bad people who want to hurt others and take over the world. We stop them using our special powers and knowledge.”
Emma learned that she had magic inside her. She could move things with her mind and even talk to animals.
The Guardians taught her how to use her powers and gave her a special necklace that glowed when danger was near.
For the next few months, Emma lived a double life. During the day, she was a normal student.
But at night and on weekends, she trained with the Guardians and went on missions to stop the dark forces.
It wasn’t easy. Emma had to lie to her parents and friends about where she was going.
She was often tired from staying up late. And some of the dark creatures they fought were really scary.
But Emma also felt excited and proud. She was making a difference in the world. She had new friends who understood her.
And she was learning amazing things every day.
One day, a big challenge came. A powerful dark wizard was planning to cast a spell that would make everyone in town evil.
Emma and the Guardians had to stop him.
They fought bravely, using all their powers and working together.
Emma used her animal-talking skills to get help from birds and squirrels, who distracted the wizard.
In the end, Emma was the one who broke the wizard’s magic wand, stopping his evil plan.
After that, Emma knew she had found her place in the world. She was no longer just a normal teenager.
She was Emma Thompson, member of the Guardians of Light, protector of the innocent, and fighter of evil.
As she stood with her fellow Guardians, watching the sun rise after their victory, Emma smiled.
She knew that whatever challenges came next, she was ready to face them. And she would never be alone again.