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Reading Short Stories/Content for English Learners
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Short Story 580 – The Morning Bench (Int)
Arthur checked his watch. It was ten minutes past nine. Eleanor was usually on time. A…
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Short Story 579 – The Mysterious Island (Int)
As I stepped off the small propeller plane, the warm tropical air enveloped me like a…
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Short Story 578 – The Great Scone Disaster (UpB)
Colin loved his wife, Brenda. Her birthday was today, and he wanted to do something special.…
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Short Story 577 – The Case of the Missing Biscuit (UpB)
Arthur loved his afternoon cup of tea. He especially loved it with a good biscuit. Every…
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Short Story 576 – The Last Seed (Int)
The dust blew across the cracked ground, a constant reminder of Earth’s past. Elara, a botanist,…
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Short Story 575 – The Last Dawn (Int)
The silence was the worst part. Not the quiet of a peaceful morning, but the heavy,…
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Short Story 574 – The Silence of Whispering Pines (Int)
Liam, a wildlife photographer, craved the untouched beauty of the wilderness. He chose the remote Blackwood…
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Short Story 573 – The Echoing Line (Int)
Sarah pushed open the heavy front door of her new flat, a faint smell of old…
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Short Story 572 – The Introvert’s Challenge (True Story) (Int)
Steve, an Englishman in his sixties, was a quiet man who preferred the comfort of his…
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Short Story 571 – The Missing Cupcake (Int)
George was a very special private detective. He was not like other detectives who wore suits…
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Short Story 570 – The Old Lighthouse (Beg)
The little boat went bump against the side of the island. Maya looked up at the…
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Short Story 569 – The Last Cleaner (Int)
Mia arrived at the high-rise office just after midnight. She carried her cleaning cart and her…
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Short Story 568 – The Empty Beach (UpB)
It was a sunny day. Sarah went to the beach. She liked this beach because it…
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Short Story 567 – The Interstellar Explorer (UpB)
In a distant future, where humanity had ventured beyond the confines of Earth, a young explorer…
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Short Story 566 – Autumn Blossoms (Int)
Michael, a retired widower in his late 60s, had spent the past few years adjusting to…
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Short Story 565 – The Blocked Canvas (Int)
Steve sat at his desk, his monitor glowing in the dim light of his London flat.…
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Short Story 564 – Preparing for the IELTS Exam (UpB)
It was a crisp autumn morning when Maria woke up, her heart racing with a mix…
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Short Story 563 – A Train Journey (Beg)
The train begins, so slow, so steady,In West Country, where hills are ready.Green fields stretch, so…
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Short Story 562 – The Reflection – Part 2 (Int)
Emma’s heart raced as she stared at the mirror. The figure’s grin widened, its red eyes…
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Short Story 561 – The Reflection – Part 1 (Int)
Emma loved her new apartment. It was small but cosy, with large windows that let in…