The silly games we shared. The pockets we filled. The meals, the shoulders, the hands held tight. #short_story #sociogram_creator @Sociogram

AT THE BUS STOP Early morning waiting for a bus. Smell of shampoo still lingering. Eyes heavy with sleep. Purple Coat Woman arrives at the bus stop, her coat’s too thin, she’ll be cold today. Headphone Guy follows, dressed quite smartly. Maybe he’s got a job interview. Well done mate good luck! Car stops nearby, Man with Shoulder Bag gets out waving his wife goodbye and comes to stand with us. His wife drives off. Cute couple. Where’s Girl With Bun? The bus’ll be here any minute now. She clobbers over finally. Phew! We’re all here. We all stand in silence, the same five people. We’ve been getting this bus at the same time every week day for the last two years. We’ve never spoken. #story #sociogram_creator

Flitting between tube stops and taxis. I’m a girl you’ll only see once. You look up from your coffee. Flash of red shoes, a black spotty skirt, ‘Your bill sir’ you turn your head, I’m gone already. #story ory #sociogram_creator @doge @SociogramGiveaways

Short Stories for High School we recommend these stories for high school students based on their literary significance and to deepen student appreciation for the short story genre. Many are iconic works, often anthologized, and serve as common cultural reference points in literature, film, music, and popular culture. These are the stories that well-read students should know as they prepare for college and life. #sociogram_creator #socigram_contest #story @Sociogram @SociogramGiveaways

Short Stories for Middle School To encourage the love of literature in classrooms all over the world, we recommend these short stories for middle school students, chosen to encourage a passion for reading, thinking about, and discussing great literature. Our selection showcases the incredible variety of approaches and techniques that great writers have used to entertain us with the short story genre. These stories wander from suspenseful to humorous to surprising; often with a "twist ending" and drive home the concept of irony. We hope they inspire meaningful classroom discussions, build critical analysis skills, and are fun to read. For an encore list, enjoy Short Stories for Middle School II, and then on to Short Stories for High School. Check out Foodie Stories and Poetry for Students #sociogram_creator #short_story