In a busy café in New York, a man talks proudly about being a cosmopolite—someone who belongs to no one country but feels at home everywhere. He says he has no ties, no roots, and loves all people the same. But when another customer listens and asks him one simple question, the man’s answer shows a funny and very human truth. This is an adapted version of O. Henry’s famous story, simplified to A2 level.

In a small French town, people live peacefully under their mayor, Monsieur Brument. But one day, soldiers arrive, and everything changes. The townspeople must decide how to deal with the new power and protect their way of life... This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

A man tells a strange story about a dream that comes to him night after night. In the dream, he sees himself living in the future, where he must make a terrible choice between love and duty. As the dream continues, it grows darker, showing a world moving toward war and destruction. This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

In the sunny town of Coronado, Mary Jane Dement meets the mysterious Dr. Barritz. His charm and strange behavior make her curious but also afraid. As she learns more about him, she begins to question what is real and what is only in her mind. It is a story of mystery, emotion, and hidden secrets, as Mary Jane searches for truth and peace in her heart. This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

Two brothers live next to each other in a village. At first, they are close, but soon they start to fight over land and money. Their anger grows, and they stop speaking to each other. Years later, one brother feels sorry and wishes he had made peace sooner... This is an adapted version of Leo Tolstoy’s famous story, simplified to A2 level.

Two Russian soldiers are captured by mountain tribesmen in the Caucasus. Far from home and surrounded by danger, they must find a way to survive and escape. Their time in captivity teaches them about courage, patience, and the power of kindness in an unfamiliar world. This is an adapted version of Leo Tolstoy’s story, simplified to A2 level.

A young woman tells her doctor she cannot understand how a wife could ever lie to her husband. The doctor disagrees and tells her a story about one of his patients—a woman who tried to hide her love affair. When something terrible happens, the doctor must help her cover the truth... This is an adapted version of Guy de Maupassant’s famous story, simplified to A2 level.

A young man decides to live for a while as a poor person in the city to see what life is really like on the streets. He spends the night in a cheap lodging house and meets people who are tired, hungry, and alone. Through his experience, he begins to understand what poverty and hardship truly mean... This is an adapted version of Stephen Crane’s story, simplified to A2 level.

Mr. Neave is an old man who feels tired after many years of hard work. His family wants him to stop working and rest, but he finds it hard to let go of his business and his role as the head of the family. At home, everyone is busy preparing for a party, but Mr. Neave feels lonely and unsure about his place in their lives... This is an adapted version of Katherine Mansfield’s story, simplified to A2 level.

In a strange land, two babies from very different worlds meet. One baby is poor and rough, while the other is rich and dressed in fine clothes. When the poor baby asks to play with the rich baby’s toy and is refused, trouble begins... This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

A man named Egaeus lives in an old house with his cousin Berenice, who becomes very sick. As her illness grows worse, Egaeus develops a strange obsession with one part of her appearance. When tragedy strikes, his dark thoughts take control, leading to a shocking discovery. This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

During a war in France, a group of people travel together in a coach to escape danger. One of the passengers is Boule de Suif, a kind woman who is judged because of her job. At first, the others look down on her, but when trouble comes, she is the only one who helps everyone... This is an adapted version of Guy de Maupassant’s famous story, simplified to A2 level.

During a war, a journalist joins the Greek soldiers because he feels sorry for them and wants to help. As a battle begins, a small child watches from a hill and feels deep sadness. The story shows how war hurts everyone—even the innocent who only watch. This is an adapted version of Stephen Crane’s powerful story, simplified to A2 level.

At sunset in a London park, a man named Gortsby sits on a bench and watches the people passing by. He believes that only sad or unlucky people come out at dusk. When a young stranger sits beside him and tells a story of bad luck, Gortsby must decide whether to believe him or not. This is an adapted version of the story, simplified to A2 level.

Fear and Trembling is a philosophical work by Søren Kierkegaard, a Danish thinker often called the father of existentialism. In the book, Kierkegaard uses the biblical story of Abraham, who was asked by God to sacrifice his son Isaac, to explore questions of faith, doubt, and the meaning of true belief. He asks: What does it mean to have absolute faith? How can faith sometimes go beyond reason or ethics?