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Toilers of the Sea

by Victor Hugo

Published: 1866-01-01. 146,687 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

On a lonely island off Guernsey, a rough, stubborn sailor stakes his whole life on salvaging a wrecked steamship to win the woman he loves. Battling storms, reefs, monstrous sea creatures and treachery on shore, he struggles against nature, gossip and fate to turn his impossible labor into redemption and heartbreaking sacrifice.

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Adam Bede

by George Eliot

Published: 1859-02-01. 221,630 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

In a quiet rural village, a skilled carpenter’s steadfast heart is torn between a gentle preacher and a fiery beauty. As love entwines with betrayal, their choices ripple through the close-knit community, exposing secrets and testing faith. A poignant tale of passion, duty, and the enduring strength of human connection amidst life’s moral complexities

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The Last Man

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1826-01-23. 176,424 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A haunting vision of the future follows the sole survivor of a global plague. Amid isolation, loss, and the collapse of civilization, he confronts mortality, love, and the fragility of humanity, exploring despair, resilience, and the search for meaning in a dying world.

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1870-01-01. 97,289 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

A young man’s mysterious disappearance in a small English town sparks suspicion, jealousy, and dark intrigue. Unfinished yet haunting, the story explores obsession, guilt, and the shadowed corners of the human heart.

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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

by Herman Melville

Published: 1847-01-01. 103,570 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

After a rebellious escape from a whaling ship, a wayward sailor drifts among the islands of the South Seas, trading duty for palm shade and taboo. From beachcombers and missionaries to mutinous crews and jailed wanderers, he navigates clashing cultures, hunger, and temptation, seeking freedom—and discovering how paradise can test the heart more sharply than any storm.

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Father Sergius

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1911-01-01. 17,763 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

A powerful tale of faith, temptation, and human frailty, it follows a man who renounces worldly life to seek spiritual purity. Confronted by pride, desire, and doubt, he struggles to reconcile his ideals with the realities of human nature in a profound exploration of morality and devotion.

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Mathilda

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1959-01-01. 48,365 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A dark and intense tale of forbidden love, obsession, and emotional turmoil. Amid secrecy and inner conflict, the characters grapple with desire, morality, and the haunting consequences of choices that challenge societal norms and personal conscience.

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The Mill on the Floss

by George Eliot

Published: 1860-04-04. 213,264 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A powerful story of family, love, and the struggle for independence, following a spirited young woman torn between duty and desire. Set against the backdrop of rural England, it explores passion, pride, and the forces that shape a soul’s destiny.

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The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1886-01-01. 64,940 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A genial layabout reconsiders life’s small tyrannies—love and marriage, babies and bachelors, house-hunting, colds, cats and dogs, the lure of travel, the curse of neighbors. With mock gravity and sudden tenderness, these conversational essays turn trifles into comic philosophy, poking fun at pride and prudence while admitting that idleness can still teach a heart to be kind.

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Dubliners

by James Joyce

Published: 1914-06-15. 68,920 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A vivid tapestry of stories captures the heartbeat of early 20th-century Dublin, where ordinary lives pulse with quiet dreams and stifled desires. From a boy’s first crush to a woman’s fleeting chance at escape, each tale unveils the city’s soul—its pubs, churches, and gritty streets. This poignant collection probes love, loss, and the weight of tradition, revealing the universal in the everyday.

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Aspiring Beauty 3: Beauty Queen on a Mission

by Korben Hunter

Published: 2024-07-09. 78,200 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Erotic

As a director Romeo is focussed on his current project so he can finish it and start his big project, his magnum opus but beauty queen Manushi is obsessed with the idea of becoming his property and her obsession increases even more after he claims her once in a party. Now, she is on a mission to get her place in his stable.

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A May Through December Romance

by Charles Fornau

Published: 2020-06-01. 66,500 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Adult

Charlie Casper fell in love with a much, much older woman. Svetlana Gasst fell in love with him, too, but then a bit at a time, so did her entire family. Well, almost her entire family. Her son never really cared much for Charlie.

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The Beast in the Jungle

by Henry James

Published: 1903-02-26. 19,128 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A man waits for a life-changing event he fears will define him, while a loyal companion observes his obsession. Through suspense, introspection, and emotional tension, the story explores fate, missed opportunities, and the profound cost of inaction.

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Ninety-Three

by Victor Hugo

Published: 1874-01-01. 124,989 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Set amid the chaos of the French Revolution, this sweeping tale follows soldiers, rebels, and idealists torn between duty and mercy. As love and conscience clash with the brutality of war, it becomes a timeless exploration of heroism, sacrifice, and the unyielding struggle between humanity and fanaticism.

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The Italian or The Confessional of the Black Penitents - Vol. 2

by Ann Radcliffe

Published: 1796-12-01. 54,059 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

The plot intensifies as the secrets, threats, and emotional turmoil surrounding the young lovers unfold. The story continues to focus on the dangerous obstacles they face in their pursuit of love.

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Our Mutual Friend

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1865-01-01. 332,042 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

A drowned heir, a fortune made from London’s refuse, and a city of strivers collide when mistaken identities and ruthless ambitions entangle lovers and swindlers alike. From riverside murder to drawing-room intrigue, greed, charity, and class pretensions are unmasked, until loyalty and love sift treasure from the muck and reveal who truly deserves a second life.

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Typee

by Herman Melville

Published: 1846-01-01. 100,537 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A restless sailor deserts a brutal whaling ship and finds refuge in a lush Polynesian valley, welcomed by an apparently gentle tribe rumored to be cannibals. Seduced by beauty yet haunted by fear, he struggles to read his hosts’ true intentions and decide whether this paradise is freedom, a gilded prison, or a trap he cannot escape.

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Stage-Land

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1890-01-01. 19,079 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A witty and entertaining collection of stories and sketches offers a humorous glimpse behind the scenes of theater life. Full of satire, clever observations, and lively characters, it captures the joys and absurdities of the stage with charm and insight.

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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile

by Herman Melville

Published: 1855-03-01. 66,483 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

A true story of resilience follows Israel Potter, an American patriot exiled for fifty years after the Revolutionary War. Amid battles, hardship, and distant lands, his courage, perseverance, and unwavering spirit illuminate a remarkable life of loyalty and survival.

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The Romance of the Forest: Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry

by Ann Radcliffe

Published: 1791-12-22. 136,408 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Fleeing scandal, a desperate couple and their ward take refuge in a ruined abbey, where moonlit corridors hide a skeleton, a sealed chest, and a manuscript that hints at murder. Pursued by a ruthless noble, the young Adeline is torn from her protectors, whisked to shadowed castles and courts, until secret parentage, steadfast love, and a final reckoning break the web of terror.

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