Maria had always believed that success was measured in pounds—pounds of pressure, pounds of responsibility, pounds of achievement stacked high on her shoulders. At thirty-five, she carried the weight of a corner office, a six-figure salary, and the respect of colleagues who whispered about her meteoric rise. But on a Tuesday morning in October, as…
The Elephant and the Rope
One day, a man visited a circus. As he passed by the elephant enclosure, he was shocked by what he saw. Huge elephants were tied up with just a thin rope around one of their front legs. He had expected them to be locked in big cages or secured with heavy chains, but this was…
The Taste of Lemonade
Professor Williams was conducting his usual afternoon lecture when he noticed something that made him pause mid-sentence. While most of his students were engaged, eagerly participating in discussions and answering questions, one young man sat in the back corner like a shadow—silent, withdrawn, and seemingly lost in his own world. The professor had spotted this…
The Monkey and the Bell
Hey everyone, welcome back to Selected Best Stories! Today I’ve got an amazing tale about a mysterious bell, mischievous monkeys, and one brave woman who saved her entire village. This story has mystery, danger, and a twist you won’t see coming! Long ago, in a small village, there lived a thief who spent his nights…
The Final Attempt
Once upon a time, in a prosperous kingdom, there ruled a mighty king. One day, a foreign visitor arrived at his court and presented the king with a beautiful stone as a gift. The king was delighted with the stone and decided to have it carved into a statue of Lord Vishnu to be placed…
The Three Vessel
In a small village cradled by rolling hills, where the sun painted the fields gold each morning, lived a young woman named Lila. She was known for her bright spirit, but lately, her heart had grown heavy. Life felt like an endless storm—each challenge she overcame was followed by another, heavier than the last. She…
The Smart Rooster and the Loyal Dog
On the edge of a green village, in a peaceful farm, lived a rooster named Rocky and a dog named Bruno. Rocky was famous for his bright, fire-red feathers and his loud voice. Every morning, he would wake up the whole village with his “cock-a-doodle-doo” call. Bruno was a loyal and strong dog who spent…
The King’s Test
In a bustling kingdom long ago, King Alaric, a ruler both cunning and curious, devised a test to uncover the true heart of his people. One moonlit night, he ordered his guards to roll a massive, jagged boulder onto the main road leading to the market. “Let’s see who among my subjects has the grit…
A Piece of Steak.
-by Jack London. Tom King sat at the table, wiping his plate clean with the last bit of bread, still hungry despite being the only one to eat. His wife, Lizzie, had gone without, watching him with worried eyes, while their two children slept in the next room to forget their empty stomachs. The flour…
The Farmer’s Wisdom: A Tale of Life’s Unpredictable Turns
Once upon a time, in a quiet little village tucked between rolling hills and rice paddies, there lived an old farmer named Wei. He wasn’t rich, he wasn’t famous, but he had a small farm, a strong son named Liang, and a single horse that helped him plow the fields. Life was simple, but it…








