英文短篇故事（纽约）436 Burn a Pile of Cash
He needed money. He went to a crowd-funding website. On it, anyone could try to raise money for any purpose. His purpose was: Give me a million dollars, and I'll burn it all in Union Square. The bonfire will show our contempt for cash and greed. A ye
英文短篇故事（纽约）437 Don't Hit Him in the Head
She heard Timmy cry, Ouch! She ran into the boys' bedroom. They were hitting each other in the head with pillows. She yelled, Stop it! What's the matter with you? Someone's going to get hurt! Billy said, Aw, Mom, we're just having fun. You can't hurt
英文短篇故事（纽约）438 The Pursuit of Meaning
She was at her counselor's office. She said, I'm not happy. I can't wait till I die. He said, Happiness comes and goes. Why waste time thinking about, and seeking, something that's only temporary? Instead, seek meaning. She asked, 'Meaning'? What doe
英文短篇故事（纽约）439 You Scratch My Back…
He had a ground-floor, one-bedroom condo in lower Manhattan. The news about the coming hurricane was frightening. He asked his sister if he could stay in her studio apartment for a day or so. She welcomed him in. The hurricane was even worse than had
英文短篇故事（纽约）440 Your Future Is Before You
Joey and Stacy finished their meal. The waiter brought them some fortune cookies. Stacy broke open her cookie. Joey asked, What does it say? She said, It says that I'll see a special person soon. Just then, her mom walked into the restaurant. They hu
英文短篇故事（纽约）441 Listen to Your Body
He was sitting on a crowded B train. He was wedged between two other passengers. He had no wiggle room. He felt his right leg tingling. It was going to sleep. He knew, if he just stood up before his stop, his leg would slowly wake up. But he remained
英文短篇故事（纽约）442 TV Ads—Up Close and Personal
He was watching TV. The commercials started. One after another they came, like subway riders going through turnstiles. Five minutes later, the program resumed. Ten minutes later, a new cluster of commercials started. Five minutes later, the program r
英文短篇故事（纽约）443 Floating in the Ocean
They got on the plane. He said, Don't be so nervous. Air travel is 200 times safer than car travel. She said, I dont care if it is 200 times. It only takes one time. Besides, we're flying over the Pacific. I can't swim. He said, Swim? Ha! One, if we
英文短篇故事（纽约）444 Stay Informed—Read the Paper
The subway car was crowded, but she managed to find a seat. An unkempt old man with a beard was sitting next to her. He was reading a newspaper. On the floor, between his feet, was a dirty-looking bag. Well, at least he doesn't smell, she thought. Th
英文短篇故事（纽约）445 The World's Greatest Invention
The teacher asked his twelfth-grade students to name the most important invention. Among other things, they named the Internet, computers, smart phones, bicycles, and light bulbs. They named fishhooks, sewing machines, clocks, electric guitars, cat l
英文短篇故事（纽约）446 Complaining Wives
Bob said, Boy, does my wife complain. Yesterday, she complained that I didn't rinse my mouth thoroughly after brushing my teeth. She could still smell toothpaste on my breath. She hates the smell of mint. Bill said, My wife's like yours. Yesterday, s
英文短篇故事（纽约）447 You Don't Look Hurt to Me
She was on her way to work. It was a chilly, sunny morning. She waited for the crosswalk signal to turn white. She started walking across the street. She didn't see the car. The driver didn't see her in time. She flew through the air. She landed hard
英文短篇故事（纽约）448 How Important Is "The News"?
Daniel was watching the TV news with his daughter. A white guy on the loose had stabbed 14 people. Daniel said, You know, every day we see or read about many events that mean nothing to us personally. For example, perhaps the biggest news story in my
英文短篇故事（纽约）449 A Little Snip Here…
Sheila and Jay were discussing their health. Sheila said, My feet are killing me. My doctor says I should soak them nightly. Jay said, I've got poor circulation in my left foot. My doctor says he might have to amputate some toes. She said, I fell and
英文短篇故事（纽约）450 Here's Your $2 Back
Fred asked Joan, Would you lend me $2? I want to buy a lottery scratch-off. I'll pay you back tomorrow. She said, Sure. Just remember me if you win something. He bought a scratch-off. He used a dime to reveal the hidden numbers and symbols. He said,
