Der letzte freie Platz
Romance
An einem Regentag teilen zwei Fremde einen Tisch im Café.
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Start with short German stories about everyday encounters, small mysteries, and familiar situations. These original A1–A2 stories keep each reading session compact, with a clear beginning and ending.
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Die blaue Dose
Mystery
Mittags fehlt im Büro eine Dose mit einem deutlichen Namensschild.
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Ein Kuchen für Dienstag
Comedy
Paul bringt einen Geburtstagskuchen mit, aber etwas stimmt mit dem Datum nicht.
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Am anderen Ufer
Travel and adventure
Ein gesperrter Steg führt zwei Freunde auf einen anderen Weg zum Markt.
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Noch ein Teller
Friendship and family
Nach einer Absage hat Anna mehr Suppe als Gäste.
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Der rote Schirm
Fantasy
Auf Noras Balkon regnet es nur unter einem alten Regenschirm.
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Nicht nur Tomaten
Romance
Auf dem Wochenmarkt erfährt Lena von einer Veränderung am Gemüsestand.
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Licht im zweiten Stock
Mystery
Jeden Abend brennt Licht in einer leeren Wohnung.
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Bitte leise
Comedy
Im Fitnessstudio sucht Martin einen ruhigen Kurs und findet einen sehr ruhigen Raum.
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Ohne Akku
Travel and adventure
Ein leerer Handyakku macht den Weg zum letzten Bus schwieriger.
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Die zweite Karte
Romance
Eine freie Konzertkarte bringt zwei Nachbarn ins Gespräch.
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Drei gleiche Postkarten
Mystery
Drei Nachbarn bekommen eine alte Ansicht ihrer Straße ohne Absender.
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