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The Jewel of Seven Stars

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1903-01-01. 90,516 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

After an eminent Egyptologist is found senseless beside a coffin and a blood-red gem, his daughter and a young barrister uncover plans to revive a long-dead queen whose will may outlast her tomb. As seven lamps are lit and ancient rites assemble in a stormy house by the sea, jealousy, obsession, and a curse tighten—until the past reaches out for a new body.

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The Philosopher's Joke

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1909-01-01. 6,516 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Classics

A lighthearted tale blending wit, humor, and clever observations on human nature. Through playful misadventures and ironic twists, it entertains while offering a gentle reflection on the quirks and follies of everyday life.

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Scenes of Clerical Life

by George Eliot

Published: 1858-01-01. 147,870 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

In a small English town, three intertwined tales follow country clergy facing trials of poverty, pride, love, and conscience. A blundering pastor learns humility, a gentle curate is shadowed by a lost romance, and a stern reformer meets a woman fighting addiction. Parish gossip, quiet heroism, and hard-won grace reveal how ordinary souls are remade by compassion.

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Romola

by George Eliot

Published: 1863-01-01. 230,127 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

In Renaissance Florence, a brilliant Greek adventurer rises on charm and lies, while the learned daughter of a blind scholar is bound to him by a fateful marriage. Amid Medici intrigue and Savonarola’s fervor, betrayal collides with conscience as she searches for truth and duty, and he gambles everything on ambition—until love demands a reckoning.

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Novel Notes

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1893-01-01. 70,039 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A humorous semi-fictional work structured as a series of reflections, anecdotes, and commentaries by four friends who gather regularly to write a novel together.

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Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1841-01-01. 259,001 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

In 1780s London, a simple-minded youth and his pet raven are swept into the chaos of the Gordon Riots. As anti-Catholic mobs ravage the city, his quiet life unravels amid forbidden love, family secrets, and violent unrest. This vivid tale of loyalty and betrayal captures the fury of rebellion and the enduring strength of human bonds in a turbulent era.

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The Mystery of the Sea

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1902-01-01. 157,914 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Amid the rugged coast of Scotland, ancient legends, secret codes, and supernatural forces intertwine with romance and danger. A thrilling tale of mystery and courage where fate and the unseen shape every turn.

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A Day On The Canal

by Andy

Published: 2024-07-15. 23,490 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Erotica

Lynne and Andy decide to take a holiday on the Kenet and Avon Canal, with a group of their friends, as they continue on their journey through life, exploring and expanding the boundaries of their sexuality

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Felix Holt, the Radical

by George Eliot

Published: 1866-01-01. 183,024 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

Set amid social unrest and political change, this story follows a principled young man striving for justice and reform. As he navigates love, class tensions, and moral dilemmas, integrity and courage are tested in a vivid portrait of society and the pursuit of ideals.

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The Apple-Tree Table and Other Sketches

by Herman Melville

Published: 1922-01-01. 61,384 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of reflective and vivid sketches capturing everyday life, human quirks, and the natural world. Through humor, observation, and insight, each piece offers a glimpse into character, society, and the subtle dramas of ordinary moments.

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The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1844-01-01. 343,784 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A sweeping tale of greed, ambition, and human folly, following a young man’s journey through fortune, misfortune, and self-discovery. Rich with memorable characters, humor, and moral lessons, it explores family, society, and the pursuit of integrity in a complex world.

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The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck: A Romance

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1830-01-01. 183,106 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

A young man appears in Burgundy claiming to be the lost prince of England, heir stolen by murder and lies. From glittering courts to stormy coasts he gathers allies, wins a steadfast bride, and dares the power of a new dynasty. Is he rightful king or brilliant impostor? Intrigue, loyalty, and betrayal drive a tragic bid for the crown at the dawn of the Tudor age.

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Diary of a Pilgrimage

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1891-01-01. 42,281 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

Two bumbling Englishmen embark on a comedic pilgrimage to a German passion play, expecting spiritual uplift but finding chaos. From missed trains to culinary mishaps, their journey through Bavaria brims with absurd misadventures. This witty travelogue, rich with humor and sharp observations, pokes fun at human foibles and the quirks of travel in late 19th-century Europe.

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Proserpine and Midas

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1922-01-01. 17,777 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Two lyrical dramas reimagine ancient fables: a mother’s frantic search when a springtime maiden is seized to the underworld, and a vainglorious king whose wish for limitless gold curdles into hunger, loneliness, and a secret shame. Desire, loss, and the turning seasons entwine as gods and mortals learn that every gift bears a hidden price.

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Dracula's Guest

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1914-01-01. 58,018 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A daring Englishman, traveling through a stormy Carpathian night, ignores warnings and ventures into a cursed valley. Stranded in a haunted graveyard, he faces spectral terrors and a monstrous wolf with eerie intelligence. This chilling gothic tale, set in a shadowy 19th-century Europe, weaves suspense and supernatural dread, hinting at the dark forces lurking beyond the veil of the living.

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Dombey and Son

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1848-04-12. 362,336 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A wealthy London merchant, obsessed with his firm’s legacy, pins his hopes on his frail son, neglecting his devoted daughter. As pride and ambition blind him, tragedy and betrayal unravel his world. Set in Victorian England, this rich saga weaves love, loss, and redemption, exposing the cost of cold ambition and the enduring warmth of family bonds.

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Crome Yellow

by Aldous Huxley

Published: 1921-01-01. 58,119 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A young poet joins a vibrant summer gathering at an English country estate, where eccentric intellectuals, artists, and lovers clash in witty banter. Amid flirtations and philosophical debates, he grapples with his own ambitions and desires. This sharp satire of 1920s society unveils the absurdities of human vanity and the restless search for meaning in a world of privilege and pretense.

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Mardi and a voyage thither- Volume 2

by Herman Melville

Published: 1849-01-01. 103,288 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

The voyage continues through exotic lands and enigmatic peoples, blending adventure with deep philosophical reflection. Encounters with strange customs, moral challenges, and the mysteries of the human spirit drive a journey that questions society, knowledge, and the nature of existence.

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The Golden Bowl

by Henry James

Published: 1904-11-17. 211,930 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

An American heiress marries a charming, cash-poor prince, never guessing he once loved her friend. A gift—a golden bowl with a fatal crack—mirrors the secret that fractures two marriages. In drawing rooms and whispered rides through London, delicate politeness hardens into strategy as loyalties shift, passion curdles to guilt, and a young wife learns how power can wear the mask of grace.

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The Captured Princess: A Tale of Domination in Deep Space

by Rowan Betencourt

Published: 2024-07-13. 59,857 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Sci-Fi Erotica

Princess Ashterra, daughter of the Emperor, sneaks onto the Imperial flagship against his wishes. When the ship is attacked, she's abducted and sold to the highest bidder, becoming a pawn in a war with truly galactic stakes.

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