A2 English Mystery & Curiosity Stories
A2 English mystery & curiosity stories for elementary learners. Expanded vocabulary, past tense, and more engaging narratives.
6 stories available
Who Sent the Flowers?
Sophie receives beautiful roses on her doorstep with an anonymous card. She tries to discover who sent them, suspecting her colleague Tom and neighbor David. When another bouquet arrives a week later, Sophie recognizes the handwriting. The mystery sender turns out to be her loving mother who misses her.
The Mysterious Package
Sarah receives a mysterious package with no return address containing an old silver pocket watch. She discovers it belonged to her late grandmother and was sent by her aunt, connecting her to cherished family memories.
The Secret Admirer
Anna finds mysterious gifts appearing on her desk at work - a rose, chocolates, and her favorite book. Each comes with an anonymous card from a secret admirer. Curious to discover who is behind the romantic gestures, Anna arrives early on Monday and hides to catch the mystery person. She discovers it is Mark from accounting, who was too shy to approach her directly. When he asks her for coffee, Anna accepts, and a new romance begins.
The Anonymous Message
Emma, a librarian, discovers mysterious notes leading her to family secrets and a time capsule. She learns her grandmother was one of the library's founders and that her aunt Clara orchestrated this journey to help Emma discover her roots.
The Mysterious Neighbor
Anna is suspicious of her mysterious neighbor who only goes out at night. She follows him to a park where he buries a bag, but discovers it contains old family photographs. The story reveals he is grieving his lost family, and Anna offers him friendship.
The Mysterious Footprints
Emma discovers mysterious large footprints in the snow one winter morning. She follows them to her garden shed where she finds a lost dog named Bruno. She returns him to his worried owner, Mrs. Chen, and receives chocolates as a reward for solving the mystery.