Muhammad Usman Qazi

These tales are crafted to ignite young minds with curiosity, bravery, and a sense of wonder. Each story is filled with magical creatures, adventurous quests, and valuable life lessons.

These stories are filled with heartwarming moments, delightful characters, and valuable life lessons. They aim to inspire young readers to embrace their curiosity, cherish friendships, and believe in the magic within themselves.

So, dear reader, prepare to set sail on a world of enchantment, where anything is possible, and dreams come to life. As you turn each page, may you be filled with awe and joy, and may the lessons woven into these tales stay with you forever.

Adventure

Fairytale

Mystery

English

Beautiful Stories

Frank Stockton

This story is about a semi-barbaric king who built a strange arena for justice. An accused person had to choose between two doors: behind one was a hungry tiger, and behind the other was a beautiful lady who would become his wife. When the king discovered that his daughter loved a young man of low rank, he sent him to the arena. The princess secretly found out which door held the tiger and which held the lady. What would the princess do? Would she give the right hint to the young man? What would come out of the door he opened—the lady or the tiger? Read this mysterious tale to find out if the young man’s life is saved or not.

Short Story

The Lady, or the Tiger?

Charles Dickens

A bachelor lawyer who loves art finds himself haunted by a mysterious figure. On a stormy evening, he encounters a shabby man who introduces himself as a “Model” for painters. This strange man complains of being used in countless artworks and vows to “grow one” that will haunt the narrator. After two years, the lawyer again comes across the same mysterious being. What could he have grown that would haunt the narrator? What does the story reveal about art and painting? Was the narrator truly haunted forever by an overgrown object? Read this mysterious tale to find out!

Horror

The Ghost of Art

H. P. Lovecraft

In a crumbling old chateau atop a wooded hill in France, young Antoine, the last Count of a once-proud family, lives a lonely life surrounded by mystery and sorrow. Raised by a loyal servant, Antoine grows up hearing whispers of a terrible curse that dooms every male heir to die at the age of thirty-two. Isolated and curious, he delves into ancient books of alchemy and black magic, desperate to uncover the truth. As his own fateful birthday nears, he discovers a hidden passage in the castle and comes face-to-face with a terrifying figure. Who could this figure be, and what is he doing in the castle? What dark secrets lie beneath the castle walls? Can Antoine break the curse before it claims him too? Read this chilling gothic tale to uncover the haunting legacy of a cursed family.

The Alchemist

Edgar Allan Poe

"The Black Cat" is a classic short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who descends into madness and cruelty, ultimately leading to a horrific act of violence against his pet black cat, Pluto.
What heinous act the protagonist did?  What was the revenge of the cat? Read the whole story.

The Black Cat

Richard Connell

Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter, falls off his yacht and finds himself on a mysterious island called Ship-Trap Island. He's taken in by General Zaroff, a wealthy and eccentric aristocrat who shares Rainsford's passion for hunting. However, Zaroff's obsession takes a dark turn.  What did general Zaroff mean by his, biggest game? Being a hunter himself, why didn’t Rainsford approve Zaroff’s idea of hunt and prey?
Read this suspenseful story to find out whether General Zaroff succeeds in his treacherous plan or falls victim to his own deadly game.

The Most Dangerous Game

Anonymous

ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے کہ تین دوستوں نے واشنگٹن کے بڑے  بینک میں چوری کی اور ڈھیر سارے ڈالرز لے کر نیو یارک میں غائب ہو گئے۔تین سال بعد  اسمتھ  اپنے دوست میتھوز کے گھر اس سے ملنے گیا جبکہ ان کے تیسرے ساتھی جارج کا قتل ہو چکا تھا ۔ اس ملاقات کے دوران  دونوں دوستوں نے ایک ساتھ کاروبار شروع  کرنے کا پروگرام بنایا۔لیکن اگلے دن میتھوز کے گھر دونوں اپنی جان سے ہاتھ دھو بیٹھے اور زمین پر  ڈھیروں ڈالرز پڑے کے پڑے رہ گئے۔  آئیے ان کے اس انوکھے انجام اور ان کی پر اسرا ر موت کا راز جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Urdu

Anokha Anjaam

Abeera Lateef

بچو!آئیےآپ کو قصہ سناتے ہیں ایک قدیم سرنگ کا  جو کہ سالوں پہلے انگریزوں کے دور میں بنائی گئی تھی ۔ نعمان،فہد،یاسر اور حماد چار دوست تھے۔ چاروں دوست پیپر ختم ہونے کی خوشی میں  فہد کی حویلی میں جمع ہوئے ۔ فہد کی حویلی کافی پرانی تھی لیکن اس کا کچھ حصہ توڑ کر دوبارہ تعمیر کیا گیا تھا جبکہ دو کمرے ایسے ہی بند پڑے تھے ۔ان چاروں دوستوں کو باتوں باتوں میں پتہ چلا کہ یہاں ایک سرنگ ہے جو کہ کافی پرانی ہے ۔ انہوں نے اس سرنگ میں جانے کا فیصلہ کیا ۔ جب وہ اس کی کھوج میں نکلے تو ان کے ساتھ اس پُر خطر اور خوفناک سرنگ میں کیا ہوا؟کیا وہ زندہ سلامت وہاں سے نکلنے میں کامیاب ہو گئے؟آئیے اس موت کی سرنگ کے بارے میں مزید جاننے کے لیے یہ پر تجسس کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Maut Ki Surang

H.G. Wells

Lionel Wallace, a successful and ambitious man, is haunted by a childhood memory of a strange, enchanted garden hidden behind a green door. As a young boy, he discovered this magical place full of beauty, kindness, and joy—a world unlike his own rigid and demanding life. Yet, as he grew older, the door reappeared at critical moments in his life, offering an escape from the pressures of his career. Each time, he faced a difficult choice, to follow his worldly ambitions or step into the unknown. Will Lionel Wallace ever return to the enchanted garden? Is the door a gateway to a better world, or is it merely an illusion? Read this intriguing tale to find out whether the door in the wall leads to freedom or a tragic fate.

The Door in the Wall

Mark Twain

Mark Twain humorously and satirically narrates the story of Mr. McWilliams, whose wife insisted on installing a burglar alarm in their house to ensure safety from burglars. A man came and installed the alarm on the first floor, promising protection. However, one night, Mr. McWilliams encountered a burglar calmly smoking a pipe while leaving with a basket of tinware, leaving him greatly confused as to why the burglar alarm didn’t go off. Determined to fix the issue, he spent another three hundred dollars to install the alarm on the second storey, but this too failed to stop burglars from entering the house. Why did the burglar alarm repeatedly fail? What made Mr. McWilliams declare that he would never spend another cent on burglar alarms? Was the alarm system truly helpful, or did it turn out to be a costly disaster for the family? Read this entertaining and thought-provoking story to find out.

The McWilliamses and The Burglar Alarm

H.H.Munro (SAKI)

Conrad is curious about the mysteries hidden within the castle's walls. He asks his sister about any old legends or stories, and she narrates a tale that claims all the dogs and wild animals howl when someone dies in the castle. She dismisses it as mere folklore, insisting nothing of the sort happens. However, the old governess, Amalie, unveils a startling truth that shocks everyone. What secrets does she carry? How does Amalie have such a deep connection to the castle's history? And why does nature seem to mourn her passing? Read this gripping story to discover the haunting truth tied to the castle of Cernogratz.

The Wolves of Cernogatz

Muhammad Ahmad Raza Ansari

یہ شہر کا قدیم محلہ تھا جس کی ارشاد سٹریٹ میں بڑے بڑے بنگلے تھے ۔ انہی  بنگلوں میں سے  ایک میں دوہیم رہتا تھا ۔ سخت سردیوں کا موسم تھا ۔ایک رات  دوہیم اپنے نانا جان کے کمرے میں سو رہا تھا کہ اسے کسی کے گنگنانے کی آواز سنائی دی ۔ جب اس نے  کھڑکی سے جھانک کر دیکھا تو اس کے رونگٹے کھڑے ہو گئے اور اس کی ساری بہادری ہوا ہو گئی ۔ دوہیم نےدیکھا کہ ایک سفید بھوت گلی میں رقص کررہا ہے ۔ کیا یہ سچ میں وہی بھوت  تھا جس کے بارے میں  سارے محلے والے باتیں کر رہے تھے؟ یہ بھوت کس کی حویلی میں رہتا تھا ؟ آئیے اس بھوت کی حقیقت اور اس کا سیاہ حویلی سے  تعلق جاننے کےلیے یہ  پُراسرار کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Siyah Hawaili Ka Sufaid Bhoot

Four friends gathered at the Mermaid Club on a Saturday morning. One of them, Clayton, who had stayed at the club overnight, shared an extraordinary story—he claimed to have caught a ghost that had tried to scare him. However, Clayton remained unafraid and asked the ghost why it was at the club. Despite his calm delivery, his friends were doubtful, assuming it was just another one of his tall tales. Did Clayton really encounter a ghost, or were his friends right to be skeptical? What might the ghost have told Clayton about its reason for being there? How would Clayton have reacted when he first saw the ghost? Read this thrilling story to uncover the truth behind the mystery at the Mermaid Club.

The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost

O.Henry

Miss Martha, a single forty-year-old woman, owned a small bakery. A customer came to her bakery two or three times a week and bought only two loaves of stale bread. Miss Martha felt pity for him and wanted to offer him a tasty meal. However, when she tried to help the man, it turned out to be a disaster. What is the mystery hidden behind the stale bread? Who could that man be—perhaps a wizard or just an ordinary human being? Read this heartwarming story to discover the true identity of the man.

Contemporary Fiction

Witches' Loaves

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov was a Russian writer. He is known for his modern short stories and plays during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His most famous works include The Steppe and The Lady with the Dog. 
In ‘The Looking Glass,’ Chekhov explores the anxieties, desires, and inner turmoil of a woman named Nellie, who dreams of marriage and happiness. However, as the story unfolds, Nellie finds herself in a desperate situation, knocking on the door of a doctor, Stepan Lukitch, late at night, begging him to come and treat her seriously ill husband. The doctor, exhausted and ill himself, hesitates, leading to a tense confrontation. Is the entire struggle an indication of her deepest fears? Will her husband survive? Read this interesting story to find out the lines between reality and Nellie’s imagination.

The Looking Glass

Laura E. Richards

After hearing that the King would pass by their playground, the children cleaned and decorated it beautifully, hoping to impress him. However, the King never arrived. Instead, a weary man came along at sunset and admired their work. Why did the King not come? Who is the tired man who visited the playground? Read this heartwarming story to discover the answers.

Moral

The Coming of the King

H.P. Lovecraft

A brutal old cotter and his wife lived in Ulthar. They were known to take pleasure in trapping and killing the cats of their neighbors, but the people were too afraid to stop them. One day, however, a caravan entered the streets of Ulthar, including a little boy with a black kitten. When the poor child lost his kitten, strange things began to happen in Ulthar. Who was that child? Who might have killed his kitten—the same old couple or some other evil being? How will the child punish the culprit? Read this mysterious story to uncover the secrets of the cats of Ulthar and that caravan.

The Cats of Ulthar

Children, we all know that the Moon is often praised for its beauty. But did you know there was a time when the Moon wasn't beautiful at all? His face was dark and gloomy, and he wished he could be as lovely as a flower or a twinkling star. No one seemed to care about the Moon until he met the most beautiful maiden, Tseh-N'io. Do you think Tseh-N'io helped the Moon become beautiful? How did the Moon change from being sad and gloomy to shining brightly in the night sky? Read this enchanting tale to find out how love and kindness made the Moon’s face glow with soft, gentle light and why it now shines so beautifully for everyone to see!

How the Moon Became Beautiful

O. Henry

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.

A Strange Story

جنوو اور بھنوو دونوں بھائی تھے ۔ایک رات  ہڈیو ں میں اترتی ہوئی سردی میں جنوو پیدل شہر کی جانب جا رہا تھا ۔خون جمادینے والی سردی اور اندھیری رات میں اس کے ساتھ کیا ہوا ؟جنوو نے بھنوو سے کیا شرط لگائی تھی ؟ شرط کون جیتا؟جنوو اور بھنوو اصل میں کون تھے؟ آئیے جاننے کے لیے یہ پر اسرار کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Andhi Naakami

ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے کہ  چار راہزن سنسان راستوں پر گھات لگا کر بیٹھ جاتے اور مال دار لوگوں اور تاجروں کو لوٹتے۔ایک دن اس گروہ کو پکڑ لیا گیا مگرکچھ دنوں بعد ہی  یہ جیل سے بھاگ گئے اور پہاڑی علاقے میں جا چھپے ۔انہوں نے  اس بستی میں  موجود پہاڑی پر ایک عمارت کے بارے میں کیا سنا ؟ جب ان لوگوں نے وہاں جانے کا ارادہ کیا تو ان کے ساتھ کیا ہوا؟کیا و ہ لٹیرے اس عمارت تک پہنچنے میں کامیاب ہو گئے؟ ان کا کیا انجام ہوا؟ یہ جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھیے ۔

Imaarat Ka Asraar

Hans Christian Andersen

Anne Lisbeth is a heart-touching classic story about a beautiful woman who chose a life of luxury over caring for her own child. As the years passed, the neglected child faced many hardships, while Anne Lisbeth struggled with the choices she made and the consequences they brought. How does the child’s life turn out after being sent away? What is Anne Lisbeth’s primary regret? How does the story conclude for Anne Lisbeth? Read this captivating tale to find answers to these questions.

Anne Lisbeth

Shahid Ali Khan

جاپان کے کسی گاؤں میں  اراشیما نامی  ایک شخص رہتا تھا ۔ایک دن وہ گلی سے گزر رہا تھا کہ اس نے کچھ بچوں  کو دیکھا جو ایک کچھوے کو گھیرے  شوروغل مچا رہے تھے ۔ اراشیما نے کچھوا بچوں سے خریدا اور سمندر میں  چھوڑ دیا ۔ پھر  ایک دن جب وہ سمندر میں تیر رہا تھا  تو اس کو وہی کچھوا کہاں لے کر گیا؟ سمندر سے واپس لوٹنے پر اسے اپنا گاؤں اور وہاں کے لوگ اجنبی کیوں لگے؟ یہ راز جاننے کے لیے آئیےپڑھتے ہیں ۔

Fable

Jadugar Malika

Hans Christian Andersen-Translated by Muhammad Ali

این لیزبتھ دل کو چھو لینے والی کلاسک کہانی ۔۔۔۔۔۔جس میں تذکرہ  ہے  ایک خوبصورت عورت  کا جس نے اپنے بچے کی دیکھ بھال کے بجائے عیش و آرام کی زندگی کا انتخاب کیا۔ جیسے جیسے سال گزرتے گئے، نظر انداز کیے گئے بچے کو بہت سی مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا، جب کہ دوسری طرف این لزبتھ اپنے کیے گئےفیصلوں   اور ان کے نتائج کے ساتھ نبرد آزما تھی۔  گھر سے جدائی اور ماں سے دوری کے بعد بچے کی زندگی کیسی گزری؟ این لزبتھ کی زندگی کا سب سے بڑاپچھتاوا کیا تھا؟ این لیزبتھ کی اس کہانی کا کیا انجام ہوا؟ ان سوالات کے جوابات جاننے کے لیےیہ  دل موہ لینے والی کہانی پڑھیے۔

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