Tamil Short Stories

Two stubborn goats meet in the middle of a narrow bridge and refuse to back down. They butt heads until both fall into the cold river. The next day, one lies down so the other can step over, and both cross happily.

Riya loves stars and planets. One night a glowing spaceship takes her on a tour: bouncing on the Moon, passing red Mars, seeing Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, and finally the beautiful blue Earth. She wakes up determined to become a space scientist.

Arjun plays ball indoors against his mother’s wishes and breaks her favorite vase. He hides the pieces and is tempted to blame the cat, but instead confesses and apologizes. His mother hugs him, saying his honesty matters more than any vase.

Karthik’s red kite soars high and complains that its string holds it back. When the string is cut, the kite tumbles into a tree. Karthik ties a new string, and the kite realizes the string is what helps it fly high.

During a stormy night the power goes out and Aadhavan and his little sister Siya get scared. Grandma lights a traditional brass lamp and tells them about her childhood village without electricity — counting stars and watching fireflies. Her lullaby sends them to sleep.