Visit the ReadPrint Web site. This site offers an extensive library of free poems and novels as well as short stories. You do not have to register to use the services. However, if you do sign up, you can create a free virtual bookshelf. There you can create and manage your short story collections. There are three ways to locate stories. Enter a search term and click "Search" to search by keyword. For example, a search for "city" brings back short stories with "city" in the title or content. You can click one of the "Top Author" links to view books and stories by your favorite author. After selecting a title, the site displays a page containing a "Read Online" button. Click that button and enjoy your short story.
Navigate to ShortStories101. This site offers short stories for all ages. A convenient menu on the home page allows you to choose stories from categories such as "Horror," "Funny" and "Sad." This feature comes in handy when you want to read a story that reflects your current mood. Reading a funny story, for instance, may cheer you up when you're feeling down. Browse through a list of "Latest Short Stories" to view the most recent works. A separate menu lists the most popular short stories.
Visit the World-English Web site to discover classic short stories from some of the world's best writers. Read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens or revisit the children's classic, "Aesop's Fables." Instead of viewing a story online, simply click one and save it to your hard drive. This allows you to read it when you like without connecting to the Web.