THE SHADOW | 影子
A scholar's shadow gains independence in a hot country, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually usu...
The Man in the Well | 井底有人
A family's metaphorical comment about gaining an 'extra person' after digging a well is distorted...
Are You a Redneck Jedi? | 你是红脖子绝地武士吗?
A humorous list that blends Star Wars lore with stereotypical "redneck" (rural Southern U.S.) cul...
How True Love Found Me | 真爱如何降临
Ashley recounts her journey from initial mutual dislike with Bryan in college to a deep, understa...
Devil's Voice | 魔鬼的低语
A pastor confronts his wife about an expensive dress, and she blames the Devil's tempting whisper...
My Korean Name | 我的韩文名字
A boy in New York initially fears his Korean grandfather due to the language barrier and cultural...
The Shirt-Collar | 衬衫领子
A boastful shirt-collar, fancying himself a fine gentleman, proposes to various household items h...
An Inadequate Fee | 不足的酬劳
A fable about an ox who, seeking help from a "Political Pull" to escape a mire, ends up losing ev...
The Greatest Gift | 最珍贵的礼物
A teacher recounts a poignant Christmas in 1961, where a withdrawn eight-year-old student, Maria,...
The Porch Phantom | 门廊鬼影
The narrator recounts eerie childhood experiences at his aunt's remote, old house, culminating in...
The Lucky Frog | 幸运青蛙
A man's terrible golf game turns around after he follows the advice of a talking frog. The frog b...
An Unforgettable Reunion | 难忘的重聚
The author recounts a long-awaited reunion with high school classmates and teachers after three y...
The Grasshopper and the Owl | 蚂蚱与猫头鹰
An owl, disturbed by a grasshopper's constant chirping, tricks him with flattery and an invitatio...
The Fisherman and the Little Fish | 渔夫与小鱼
A fisherman catches a small fish that promises to grow big if released. The fisherman decides to ...
The Ostrich in Love | 鸵鸟的恋曲
A shy ostrich spends a week secretly admiring a young lady, expressing his love through gifts, so...
Don't Be Selfish | 别太自私
A mother tells her son not to be selfish and to share his bicycle with his younger brother. The s...
Hanging an Ox Head, Selling Horse Meat | 悬牛卖马
King Ling Gong of Qi's contradictory actions—allowing his harem to wear men's clothes while forbi...
The Short Artist | 小画家
A young painting prodigy's unique style of only painting on the bottom half of his paper puzzles ...
The Faithful Mongoose | 忠诚的猫鼬
A kind Brahmin adopts an orphaned mongoose, which grows up as a brother to his son. When a deadly...
Zheng Yong the Thief-Spotter | 郄雍视盗
The Marquis of Jin pins his hopes on a man who can spot thieves by appearance, but his minister a...
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