Short Stories
Short stories that will make you laugh, make you cry and, most of all, that celebrate all of the best parts of living life in the country.
‘Jumpin’ Jackrabbits!’
When the rain hammers down, it’s no time to be picky about sharing a shelter with jackrabbits during an Arizona desert lightning storm.
Life Finds a Way
This inspirational story accounts the “against all odds” survival of landmarks like Mount St. Helens, Yellowstone National Park and the Sonoran Desert.
My life at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
For lighthouse keeper’s daughter, every day was an adventure in this tight-knit Gasparilla Island community.
Short Stories By Theme
Animal Stories
From cows to country pets, animals are an important part of country life (and the country family). To celebrate, we've curated some of our favorite animal short stories just for you.
Country Life Stories
Short stories celebrating the best parts of country life including beloved family traditions, neighbors helping neighbors and the wonderful feeling of an honest day's work.
Funny Stories
Short stories to make you laugh and humorous tales of country people, animals and life on the farm sent in by our readers.
Inspirational Stories
Inspirational stories celebrating the life lessons and favorites memories that come with living life in the country.
Nostalgia Stories
Nostalgia stories capturing favorite memories, family traditions and life lessons from the country.
Restoration Stories
Short stories celebrating the restoration and repair of family heirlooms, antiques and the joy that comes from making the old, new again.
