Fiction

In our short story, the failure of the town's big project -- the grand machine was a turning point

Short Story 33: Failing to Succeed

Many moons passed and everyone forgot about this interaction. But then a great project faltered in the town workshop. “Our latest invention, the most expensive of them all, the grand machine has broken!” cried the mayor in dismay.

In this short story ambitious lawyer Nathan was caught unawares by the decoy effect

Short Story 31: Their Profitable Trick!

“It was the smartest buy in the store—only $4,500!”

From the shadows of a nearby café, a voice cut through the evening air.

“Was it? Or did they make you think so?”

In this short story we investigate why fitness influencer Bella was feeling down

Short Story 30: Suspect Smoothie Investigated

Just then, a figure appeared. It was Elementary Man, with a twinkle in his eye. “Fear not, dear Bella! I am here to uncover the mystery!” he declared dramatically. Bella sighed, “But I just don’t feel fit. It’s all so unfit-ting!”

This short story focuses on the toxic hold that Victor has on the widow Clara

Short Story 27: Breaking Free

“Thank you for coming,” Clara replied, her voice shaky. She stepped back, allowing him to enter. “I need your help. I think someone is trying to trick me.”

Max the suspect of our short story

Short Story 26: Texas Sharpshooter

“Look here. This expense seems too high. What do you think, Felix?”

Felix squinted. “It’s like a balloon, Elementary Man. It’s full of hot air!”

The politicians antics were understood by Elementary Man, the hero of our short stories

Short Story 25: Wobbly Vote

In a town called Whimsyville, a party called the Fluffy Bunnies announced their candidacy. The leader, Mr. Fluffington, had a big, fluffy hairdo

The luxury cruise where Elementary Man, the hero of our short story, travelled

Short Story 24: Treasure Hunt

“Welcome! Today, we embark on a treasure hunt! Each treasure is more dear than the last!”

“Dear me!” cried Lady Lavish, her pearls sparkling

Pimmy spoke of her worry to Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 22: Pimmy’s Birthday Blues

“Happy Birthday, Pimmy!” he cheered. “Let’s solve the mystery of what makes you great!”

Pimmy frowned. “I don’t want to solve anything. I feel funny.”

The fraudulent CEO tried to use his smile and charm on Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 21: Round Tripping Riddle

Elementary Man rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Hmm, we need more than whispers and records. We need solid proof. What if we set up a meeting with the Nexon executives? We can ask them about their business strategies without raising suspicion.”

The director of the Helping Hands NonProfit used Hifalutin' Denunciations to cover up the fraud but was caught by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 19: The Uncharitable

In the corner, a tall man with a bushy mustache stood up. “I must vehemently denounce the greedy naysayers among us!” he bellowed

The villagers were thrilled to bits when their problem was solved by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for kids

Short Story 16: Blood Will Out

Soon, the townsfolk started using Fake-It. “Look! My blood is dancing!” one villager exclaimed, twirling around with glee, his arms flailing.

Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children, was able to get the Gigantic duck sold to a regular duck

Short Story 15: Ducking A Big Crisis

Meanwhile, in the unsettled town of Wobbleton, the council was in a pickle. They had spent all their money on shiny things—like a giant rubber duck for the pond

The Grand Library from where a book was stolen only to be recovered by Elementary Man, the hero in our short stories for children

Short Story 14: The Missing Monograph

It was a station of peace and quiet until one fine day a distressing incident occurred. A rare book, a first edition of a most historic monograph, had vanished

The government-sanctioned trauma surgeon who was supported by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 12: The Quack And The Surgeon

Meanwhile, in a mining town where the pickaxes clanged and the coal dust danced, a curious conundrum brewed. The miners, rugged and resolute, found themselves in a pickle, for their injuries were not healing.

The idyllic lush green village of Misty Ridge visited by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 11: All Hail The Cave Lover!

In the lush green village of Misty Ridge where the sun danced upon the daisies and the air was sweet with the scent of blooming buttercups, a curious commotion brewed.

The marvelous misfits were students whose capability was recognised by all including Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 10: The Marvelous Misfits

In a noisy little town in a country across the salty pond, where stood a statue of a grim woman student with a book and a burning stick (perhaps to read the book), there lay a peculiar school known as Whimsical Academy.

The homeless man was detained as the suspect in the case involving the rock thrown at Ms Bumble but was acquitted with the help of Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 9: The Homeless Detainee

Outside, the village buzzed with gossip. “It must have been that dreadful homeless man!” exclaimed Mrs. Pumpernickel, the baker, her flour-dusted apron flapping as she gestured wildly. “He lurks about with that scruffy beard and those tattered clothes. I wouldn’t trust him with a loaf of bread!”

The scammy stockbrokers Felix Fumbleton and Greta Gimmick operated who were nabbed by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 8: The Scammy Stockbrokers

In a bustling city not so far away from Elementary Man’s office was the downtown area where the stock tickers danced like dervishes and the air was thick with the scent of ambition, there lived a stockbroker named Felix Fumbleton.

The flamboyant figure who dressed like a wizard to sell the unicorn hairs to the people and Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 7: The Colorful Unicorn Hair

In a curious little nook of the world, where the sunbeams danced and the shadows played, a question flitted through the air like a butterfly: “Is that a paper plane? Is that a pencil? Is it an eraser, perhaps?” But lo! A voice rang out, clear and bright, “Nay, my friends. That’s Elementary Man!” Not

Riches were promised to the residents of Gilded Glove by Sir Reginald who was investigated by Elementary Man, the hero of our short story

Short Story 6: Conniving Conman

Meanwhile, in the posh neighborhood of Gilded Grove, where the lawns were manicured to perfection and the hedges trimmed with the precision of a watchmaker, a group of retirees gathered every Tuesday for their weekly tea party.

Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children, discovers that the masterpieces are fakes

Short Story 5: Museum of Marvelous Masterpieces

In a nearby elitist little town, the sun shone like a golden coin and the clouds danced like dapper gentlemen, and people lined up daily to visit the illustrious Museum of Marvelous Masterpieces

The sparkling jewels located by Elementary Man, the hero of our short detective stories for children

Short Story 4: The Colorful Jewels

One sunny morning, a commotion erupted in the town square. The townsfolk were buzzing with excitement and concern. “The jewels are missing!” cried Mrs. McGee, her voice filled with distress.

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