Short Stories (levels A1—B1)

Easy short stories at three CEFR levels:

Each story has 📒 key vocabulary and a 🤔 comprehension quiz to help you check your understanding ✅

A Voice in the Dark
B1
👻 Horror
Nancy hears a voice while working late at the library
A Weekend in Venice
A2
🧳 Travel
Alice’s weekend in Venice turns into an exciting adventure
A Memorable Voyage
B1
🌍 Adventure
A relaxing cruise in Croatia turns into a terrifying adventure
The Passenger
A2
🔍 Mystery
Emma has a strange experience while travelling home from work
The Locked Door
B1
👻 Horror
Mark inherits a house from his uncle but is unable to open one of the doors
The Mirror in the Attic
B1
👻 Horror
Lena’s stay in her uncle’s cottage turns into a terrifying experience
A Holiday Adventure
A2
🌍 Adventure
Julia finds something surprising while on holiday
The Unexpected Guest
B1
🔍 Mystery
A mysterious visitor knocks on Anna’s door
A Weekend in the Mountains
B1
🧳 Travel
A quiet trip turns into an unexpected mountain adventure
The Lost Wallet
A2
📖 General
Tom finds a wallet on the ground. What will he do?