This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using short stories on vocabulary achievement of basic school students. It also attempted to reveal female students attitudes towards using short stories in enhancing vocabulary learning. The sample consisted of 70 EFL female students assigned in two groups: the control group and the experimental group. Besides, the data of the study were collected via two instruments: vocabulary pre-posttest, and a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. These instruments were validated by five EFL university professors. Similarity, the reliability of the test and the questionnaire were achieved by calculating Cronbach Alpha formula. The SPSS program was used to analyze the data of the study. The findings of the study revealed that there were statistically significant differences between the achievement of the experimental group and the control group on the post vocabulary test which indicated the effectiveness of using short stories in learning English vocabulary. Furthermore, the result of the study showed the positive attitudes of the experimental group students towards using short stories in learning English vocabulary. In addition, using short stories in Learning English vocabulary was useful, enjoyable, and motivating. Finally, the study concluded that short stories enrich female students’ vocabulary.