If you truly cannot afford the $25 for the official e-book:

Check Google Books for limited previews that allow you to see the table of contents and first few lessons.

If you are looking for a "good story" within that context, you might be thinking of the reading passages or narrative exercises used to teach basic Spanish. However, if you'd like a creative short story inspired by the typical themes of an A1 Spanish learner (introductions, daily routines, and new beginnings), here is one for you: The First "Hola" in Madrid Mateo arrived at the Madrid-Barajas Airport with nothing but a heavy suitcase and a digital copy of his ELE Actual A1 textbook. He knew how to say "¿Cómo estás?" "Me llamo Mateo,"