The Open Window
A nervous man comes to the country for a rest cure and is entertained by a very self-possessed niece of fifteen, who tells him about the open window.
Saki was the pen name of British writer H. H. Munro, whose short stories are known for sharp wit, social satire, and sudden turns. Here you can read stories such as “The Open Window,” “Sredni Vashtar,” and “The Lumber Room,” or listen to any story read aloud in a natural voice. Every story is free to read or listen to.
The Story-Teller
On a hot railway journey, a bachelor tells three badly behaved children a story about a horribly good little girl.
The Interlopers
Two men whose families have feuded for generations over a strip of forest meet on a stormy winter night, guns in hand.
The Lumber Room
Nicholas is left behind as punishment while the others go to the beach.
Where can I read Saki stories for free?
You can read Saki’s stories for free on Pagehush, with no ads. You can also read on your phone.
Can I listen to Saki stories?
Yes. Any story on Pagehush can be read aloud in a natural voice, for free.