Drama Short Stories

Family secrets, hard choices and relationships tested to breaking point. Our 135 drama short stories are free to read online and each one takes under five minutes.

135 stories About 4 min each Free, no sign-up

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About our drama stories

Drama short stories about people under pressure: a family secret that comes back after years, a girl who has to choose between the man she loves and the duty she was born into, a daughter who walks into a dark forest to save her father, lovers who give up something precious for each other. Many of them play out in old houses and small villages, often with a touch of legend or magic.

These are stories about sacrifice, forgiveness and hard choices, with emotional endings, told in about four minutes each.

If you like drama, you'll probably enjoy our sad stories and love stories. For family stories set in the past, see our historical fiction.

Questions & answers

What kind of stories are in the drama category?

Emotional stories about family, love, sacrifice and difficult choices, often set in old houses and small villages, sometimes with a touch of legend.

How long are the drama stories?

About four minutes each.

Are they suitable for teenagers?

Yes, they deal with serious feelings but contain nothing graphic.