Short story is one of the most popular forms of literature in odern time. It has now asserted its place as a distinct art form. It is the oldest form of literature. People are telling and hearing them from generation to generation. Children and grown up, all alike are charmed by it. Stories have been told in every country from time immemorial and each country has accumulated a rich store of tales. In the hands of modern writer it has become a perfect work of art.