The Story-Teller by Saki

The story ends with an improper ending, turning the table of the common good.  The children must have been tired of listening to proper stories again and again, but the one the bachelor told was quite opposite from those they have listened to. That is why they say, "a beautiful ending," "the most beautiful story," and "the ONLY beautiful story."
Adult readers may also enjoy the "beautiful  ending." 

OFF by Aimee Bender

The author, Bender, first set three goals: kiss three men. That immediately hocks the reader and let them read until the end. A cunning technique.

The protagonist succeeds in kissing two men, but while she is looking for the third man, she starts a big fuss by hiding the coats. Finally, she fails to accomplish her aim.
Bender is excellent in building the main character, who is arrogant, proud, look down on others, showy, and eccentric. She builds the character through her clothes, her behavior, her conversations,  judgment, and monologues. Her method of building a character is a big help for me in writing stories.