Short stories/how to write short stories

Story 1: The Thirsty Crow 

 A crow felt very thirsty while flying over a dry field near Pokhara. The sun was hot, and he needed water fast. He found a pot, but the water was too low to reach with his beak. He looked around and saw small pebbles on the ground. He thought of a plan to get the water up. He picked up the pebbles one by one and dropped them into the pot. Slowly, the water rose higher and higher. At last, he could drink it and felt happy. His smart idea worked because he didn’t give up, even when it was hard. He flew off, ready for the day. 

 Moral: Clever thinking solves problems. 

 Story 2: The Brave Parrot

 A big fire started in a forest near Chitwan, and all the animals were scared. The trees burned, and smoke filled the air. A tiny parrot saw the danger and flew to a river nearby. She dipped her feathers in the water and carried drops back to the fire. A deer laughed and said, “You’re too small to help!” But she kept flying, dropping water bit by bit. Soon, dark clouds came, and rain poured down, putting out the fire. Her small help saved the forest, and the animals cheered for her bravery. 

 Moral: Small efforts can make a big difference. 

 Story 3: The Hare and the Tortoise

 A fast hare lived in a green valley near Kathmandu and loved to show off. He laughed at a slow tortoise and said, “You can’t beat me!” They agreed to race. The hare ran ahead quickly, leaving the tortoise far behind. He was so sure he’d win that he stopped to rest. The tortoise kept moving, one slow step at a time. While the hare slept, the tortoise passed him and reached the finish line first. The hare woke up, shocked to lose. Steady work beat fast but lazy running. 

  Moral: Slow and steady wins the race. 

 Story 4: The Lion in a Cage

 A big lion roared proudly near Mustang until hunters caught him in a cage. He couldn’t break free and felt trapped. A little mouse ran by, and the lion said, “Please help me!” The mouse was scared but brave. She started chewing the ropes around the cage. After a while, the ropes broke, and the lion jumped out, free again. Later, the mouse got stuck in a net, and the lion tore it open to save her. They became good friends, helping each other always.  Moral: Even the weak can help the strong.

 

 Story 5: The Ant and the Dove 

 One day, a dove sat by a stream near Lumbini and saw an ant fall into the water. The ant splashed and couldn’t swim. The dove felt sorry and quickly dropped a big leaf into the stream. The ant climbed onto it and floated to safety. A few days later, a hunter aimed his arrow at the dove. The ant saw this and bit the hunter’s foot hard. The hunter yelled, missed his shot, and the dove flew away. They saved each other with kindness. 

  Moral: One good turn deserves another. 

 Story 6: The King and His Lazy People 

 A king near Bhaktapur was tired of his lazy people who wouldn’t work. He decided to teach them a lesson. He hid gold under a heavy rock on the road and said, “Whoever moves it can keep the gold.” Many walked by but didn’t try. A young boy stopped, pushed the rock with all his might, and rolled it away. Underneath, he found the gold and smiled. He started working hard every day and grew rich. The lazy ones learned effort pays off. Moral: Hard work brings rewards. 

 Story 7: The Grapes and the Fox 

 A hungry fox walked in a garden near Biratnagar and saw sweet grapes hanging high. He wanted them badly and jumped up again and again. His paws couldn’t reach, and he got tired. The grapes stayed out of his grasp no matter how hard he tried. At last, he gave up and walked away. He said, “Those grapes are sour anyway,” even though he was still hungry. He didn’t want to admit he couldn’t get them, so he pretended they weren’t good. Moral: Don’t sour what you can’t have. 

 Story 8: The Old Man and His Lazy Sons

 An old man lived in Dhankuta with three sons who never helped on the farm. He got sick and knew he’d die soon. He called them and said, “I buried treasure in the field—go dig for it.” They got excited and waited for his words. After he passed, the sons dug all over the field but found no gold. The dug-up soil was soft, so they planted crops. The harvest was big, and they became rich. The old man’s trick taught them to work. Moral: Effort creates wealth. 

 Story 9: The Clever Goat

 A goat was walking home on a hill near Gorkha when a wolf blocked her way. The wolf licked his lips, ready to eat her. The goat acted smart—she coughed and wobbled, pretending she was too sick to taste good. The wolf watched her closely. When the wolf came near, thinking she was weak, the goat kicked him hard in the nose. She ran home fast, safe and sound. Her clever trick fooled the wolf and saved her life. Moral: Wit can beat strength. 

 Story 10: The Honest Woodcutter 

 A poor woodcutter worked near Hetauda and dropped his iron axe in a river. He cried because it was all he had. A fairy came and showed him a gold axe, asking, “Is this yours?” He said, “No, mine’s iron.” She smiled at his truth. The fairy gave him his iron axe back and the gold one too as a reward. His friend tried the same, lied about a silver axe, and got nothing. The woodcutter’s honesty made him richer than ever. Moral: Honesty is the best reward.