Books tagged with Fiction[3092 found]
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A Virgin Heart: A Novel
by Remy de Gourmont
Categories: Fiction » Classics
A shy scholar, captivated by a young woman, grapples with his unspoken love in the lush French countryside. Her innocent charm and playful spirit stir his repressed desires, but societal norms and his own hesitations bind him. This tender tale of unrequited passion and inner turmoil explores the clash between heart and convention, set against a backdrop of vivid landscapes and quiet longing
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Second Variety
by Philip K. Dick
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
After a nuclear war leaves Earth a scorched battlefield, self-replicating robots built to protect the last survivors learn to imitate the humans they hunt. A small band of soldiers and refugees navigate ruined outposts and shifting alliances, never sure who—or what—to trust, as each new “variety” perfects the masquerade and survival demands a terrible choice.
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Piper in the Woods
by Philip K. Dick
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
On a remote asteroid, soldiers return from patrol convinced they are plants—rooted, carefree, beyond duty. A base psychiatrist probing the bizarre epidemic follows rumors of elusive “Pipers” into alien valleys, uncovering a soothing philosophy that threatens military order. As therapy blurs into temptation, he must decide whether sanity means waking—or learning to grow.
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Under One Flag
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Historical
Two young men, bound by schoolboy rivalry and uneasy admiration, are swept from London drawing rooms into the brutal shocks of imperial war. Facing spies, massacres, and a treacherous comrade, they must decide whether honor lies in blind patriotism, personal vengeance, or a fragile new respect for each other amid the chaos of battle.
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The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories
by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Categories: Fiction » Romance
A bored banker on holiday meets a guarded young wife by the sea an affair that begins as a trifle remakes two lives. Around them, clerks, actresses, doctors and dreamers face choices they can neither name nor escape. With quiet shocks and merciless clarity, these stories reveal how love, shame, vanity and sudden tenderness steer ordinary people toward truth—or self-deception.
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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
by Jules Verne
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A daring professor, his nephew, and a stoic guide venture into an Icelandic volcano, uncovering a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface. Their perilous descent reveals ancient creatures, vast caverns, and untold wonders. This thrilling adventure blends science and imagination, capturing the awe of exploration and the mysteries of the unknown
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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories
by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Categories: Fiction » Literature
An overworked village teacher endures a bitter journey that exposes bureaucratic cruelty, petty gossip, and the ache of dignity. Around her, clerks, doctors, peasants, and dreamers stumble through love affairs, illnesses, and small temptations. With quiet humor and sudden pity, these stories reveal how ordinary lives tilt toward shame, mercy, or resignation on a single day.
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Gargantua and Pantagruel - Book 1
by François Rabelais
Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy
A rollicking and satirical adventure, it follows the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel through outrageous exploits, witty dialogue, and humorous escapades. Blending fantasy, social commentary, and bawdy humor, the story delights with its playful critique of society and human nature.
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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
by Jules Verne
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
After a mysterious sea monster is blamed for sinking ships, a French professor, his servant, and a harpooner are swept aboard a marvelous submarine commanded by an enigmatic captain. Exploring drowned ruins and lethal depths, they marvel at wonders yet confront obsession, captivity, and the dark price of absolute freedom beneath the waves.
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Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
Categories: Fiction » Adventure
A precise Englishman bets his fortune to circle the globe in eighty days. With his clever valet, he races across continents, facing storms, bandits, and tight schedules. From steamships to elephants, their thrilling journey unveils a shrinking world’s wonders, celebrating human grit and ingenuity.
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Daisy Miller: A Study
by Henry James
Categories: Fiction » Literature
A free-spirited American girl captivates European high society with her bold charm, defying rigid conventions. Her flirtations with a dashing Italian spark scandal and intrigue, testing the bounds of propriety. Set in picturesque Rome and Switzerland, this sharp tale probes cultural clashes, innocence, and the price of nonconformity in a world bound by judgment.
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A Woman Perfected
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Romance
In the wake of a sudden death, two young women—one enigmatic and alluring—thrust a grieving man into a tangled web of romance and rivalry. As passions ignite amid whispers of scandal, he grapples with the intoxicating ideal of feminine perfection, only to confront the shadows of desire, deception, and the era's unyielding social chains. A riveting tale of love's perilous allure
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Japanese Fairy World
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Fiction » Children's Books
A captivating collection of Japanese myths and legends brings to life spirits, heroes, and magical creatures. Through vivid storytelling, it reveals the culture, imagination, and moral lessons of Japan’s rich folklore, enchanting readers with wonder and tradition.
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A Second Coming
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Christian
In the bustling streets of early 20th-century London, a mysterious stranger emerges, performing miracles that heal the sick and stir the masses. Hailed as the returned Messiah, he ignites fervor and fear among the elite and the faithful alike, challenging society's hypocrisies. This provocative tale probes faith, redemption, and the clash between divine promise and modern cynicism
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The Coward Behind the Curtain
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Mystery
Raised in a convent and abruptly handed to a coarse new guardian, a sheltered young woman is drawn into a tangle of threats, vanished letters, and a murder that hides behind velvet drapes. From shuttered drawing rooms to a sinister houseboat, every ally may be a mask, every rescuer a liar, until she dares to unmask the puppeteer—and chooses courage over obedience.
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The Joss: A Reversion
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Mystery
An uncanny idol—its jade face chipped, its history stained—passes from a London sale room into polite houses, where strange trances, animal rages, and vanishing memories follow. As a skeptical barrister hunts the truth behind a string of crimes, clues point to an older self awakening in its victims. Is the joss merely carved stone, or a key that turns men back into something darker?
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Mary Ann
by Dilbert Jazz
Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Literary Erotica
The year is 1992. Bob's wife had gone to war and screwed anything with two legs. He wanted to see what it was like to have an affair. Who better to have an affair with than his wife's best friend.
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Welsh Fairy Tales
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Fiction » Children's Books
Journey through misty valleys and crag-topped coasts where clever peasants bargain with fairies, warriors seek honor, and curious children stumble into otherworldly realms. These tales weave mischief, courage, and quiet wisdom, revealing how kindness, wit, and daring can tip the balance between mortal folk and enchantment.
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A Duel
by Richard Marsh
Categories: Fiction » Children's Books
A young doctor, driven by passion and pride, faces a mysterious rival in a deadly game of wits and honor. Set against a backdrop of Victorian intrigue, their escalating feud unravels secrets, betrayal, and forbidden love. This gripping tale of obsession and revenge explores the cost of vengeance in a world bound by rigid codes and hidden desires
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Belgian Fairy Tales
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Fiction » Children's Books
In Belgium’s enchanted forests, knights battle dragons, swan maidens cast spells, and mischievous kabouters trick villagers. Orphans like Lyderic rise to legend with magical steeds, while foxes outwit hunters. Blending Flemish and Walloon lore, these whimsical tales of ogres, fairies, and hidden treasures weave a magical world where kindness and love triumph in the Low Countries’ mystical hills
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