O. Henry

This humorous tale by O. Henry tells the story of the residents of Beersheba Flats, an apartment building in New York. When a sudden heatwave strikes, the city authorities order everyone to leave their homes and sleep in Central Park to escape the unbearable heat. Families from different backgrounds, including the O’Dowds, Steinowitzes, Callahans, Cohens, and Spizzinellis, are herded together in the dark night, carrying odd belongings like garlic, quilts, and canoes. What happens when strangers are forced to share blankets, bump into each other in the dark, and mistake noses to tell friend from foe? How do they cope with mosquitoes, ants, and sleepless children? And what shocking decision does the landlord of Beersheba Flats make after watching his tenants sleep under the trees? Read this witty tale to discover how city life, human nature, and irony collide.

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The City of Dreadful Night

This beautiful story by O. Henry is about a young but poor couple, Della and Jim. It was one day before Christmas, and Della had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents—a meagre amount to buy a special Christmas gift for Jim. Della was really worried, even though she had been saving every penny for months. While thinking, her eyes caught a glimpse of her beautiful long hair, her only valuable possession, and her eyes began to sparkle. What made Della happy while looking in the mirror? Will she and Jim be able to buy each other a Christmas present? What will the couple do to fulfill their wish? Read this heart-touching story to discover how people sacrifice their belongings to show their care and love.

The Gift of the Magi

One night, John Smothers hurried downtown to get medicine for his sick daughter but never returned. What could be the reason for John Smothers's sudden disappearance? What happened to his family after he vanished? Read this mysterious short story to uncover the truth behind John Smothers’s disappearance and its impact on his family.

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گرین وچ ولیج کے لوگ تیزی سےایک موذی بیماری کا شکار ہو تے جا رہےہیں ۔ ان میں ایک جواں سال لڑکی، جونسی بھی شامل  ہے جس کی زندہ رہنے کی امید دن بہ دن کم ہوتی جا رہی ہے۔  کیا جونسی اپنی بیماری  کو شکست دے  پائے گی؟ یا پھر مایوسی کے گہرے اندھیروں تلے گم ہو جائے گی؟ کیا جونسی کے خواب پورے ہو ں گے ؟ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھیے۔

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Aakhri Patta

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