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The Little Regiment, and Other Episodes of the American Civil War

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1896-01-01. 30,659 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Amid the chaos of the Civil War, soldiers face fear, courage, and the harsh realities of battle. Through vivid episodes, the human cost of war emerges, exploring loyalty, sacrifice, and the fragile line between life and death on the front lines.

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Whilomville Stories

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1900-01-01. 39,427 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

In a scruffy little American town, boys test courage in street brawls, secret clubs, and dangerous dares, while adults blunder through pride, gossip, and small cruelties. Through mishaps both comic and painful, childhood innocence collides with harsh lessons, revealing how character is forged in skinned knees and stubborn hearts.

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The Monster and Other Stories

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1899-01-01. 35,976 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of powerful tales exploring guilt, compassion, and human fragility. Through vivid realism and emotional depth, it examines how fear, prejudice, and courage shape lives in moments of quiet tragedy and moral reckoning.

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Gloria's Older Woman

by Charla Mayne

Published: 2019-12-19. 15,295 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Adult

Gloria had a fantasy about an older woman. Patricia had one about a younger girl. They both win in this little romantic romp.

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Missing men

by Vincent Starrett

Published: 1925-04-01. 10,459 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

In the shadowy streets of 1920s Chicago, three prominent men vanish mysteriously. With police stumped by cryptic clues, a brilliant private eye and his trusty aide unravel a tangled net of deception, forbidden romances, and buried scandals. From glittering ballrooms to murky back alleys, they hunt a seductive siren and a tycoon's shadowy history.

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Medusa's Coil

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1939-01-01. 16,414 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A chilling story of horror and forbidden secrets, where curiosity leads to terrifying discoveries. As dark family legacies and ancient evils surface, characters confront fear, obsession, and the uncanny forces that lurk just beyond human understanding.

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Revolt of the Outworlds

by Stephen Marlowe

Published: 1954-12-01. 18,379 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Far from the comfortable Inner Worlds, the mining colonies seethe under corporate rule. When a decorated pilot is sent to crush a budding rebellion, he uncovers a conspiracy pitting Earth’s profiteers against a frontier fighting to breathe. Hunted by his own command and shadowed by pirate fleets, he must choose—ignite a war that could free the outworlds or burn them all.

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The Flying Mercury

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1910-01-01. 23,659 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Roaring engines, dust, and danger chase a reckless young magnate who stakes his fortune on a brand-new racing car and a daring publicity run. With a sharp-witted stenographer as ally, he battles rival factories, roadside sabotage, and his own pride on hairpin roads. Speed becomes a test of character as the finish line promises not just victory, but a future worth braking for.

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The April Baby's Book of Tunes

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1900-01-01. 15,141 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

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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Recruit for Andromeda

by Stephen Marlowe

Published: 1953-07-01. 32,796 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A restless young man is singled out by a shadowy interstellar service and hurled into rigorous training, mind-bending tests, and missions on worlds where gravity, time, and loyalty feel different. As he learns to read alien motives and survive political traps, a deeper secret about his origin emerges—forcing a choice between the planet that shaped him and the wider destiny that claims him.

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Quest of the Golden Ape

by Stephen Marlowe

Published: 1957-03-01. 33,953 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A man from Earth is haunted by dreams of a radiant woman and a jungle world ruled by cruel sorcery. Drawn across dimensions, he awakens to a lost heritage and a perilous hunt for a mythical golden ape whose secret can topple tyrants. With rebels, telepaths, and blade duels in alien temples, he must claim his destiny—or watch two worlds fall.

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The Shadow Over Innsmouth

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1936-04-01. 17,153 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A budget tour leads a curious traveler to a decaying New England seaport where shuttered houses, furtive faces, and a forbidden church hint at an unholy pact with the sea. Trapped overnight as tides rise and footsteps gather, he uncovers a reef-born cult, a monstrous genealogy, and a legacy that will haunt his blood long after he flees the town.

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The Thing on the Door-Step

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1937-01-01. 10,824 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A bookish Arkham gentleman marries a brilliant, unsettling woman rumored to dabble in forbidden rites. Soon his letters speak of lost time, borrowed voices, and a will no longer his own. As winter closes in, a desperate friend follows clues to a decaying cottage and a coffin that should not open—where identity proves as fragile as flesh.

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Through the Gates of the Silver Key

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1934-07-01. 14,490 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Dream-haunted Randolph Carter returns to the strange silver key that once opened his childhood visions, only to find it can unlock far more than memory. Passing through alien gates of space, time and identity, he confronts inhuman gods, monstrous futures and a shattering truth about who—or what—has been dreaming his life all along.

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Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1903-01-01. 19,332 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Six young women navigate friendship, challenges, and unexpected adventures under one roof. Through humor, lessons, and growing independence, their lives intertwine in a charming story of courage, curiosity, and the joys and trials of youth.

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A Day At The Spa

by Andy

Published: 2024-08-28. 20,538 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Erotica

Andy and Lynne had both been looking forward to a weekend, for what felt like an eternity after their friends, Tom and Sarah had invited them to an exclusive, adults-only spa retreat, as their treat. They couldn't wait to indulge in the decadent pampering that awaited them, including a mud bath, a sauna and a private hot tub.

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Captain June

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1907-01-01. 15,977 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In Yokohama, a lively six-year-old American orphan, reeling from loss, navigates life with a stern missionary aunt. Amid Japan’s cherry blossoms and bustling harbors, he befriends local children, sparking daring adventures. This enchanting tale of resilience and cross-cultural bonds celebrates youth’s boundless imagination, where play and friendship heal the heart.

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The Time Machine

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1895-01-01. 32,872 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

An eccentric inventor hurtles into Earth’s far future and finds a sunlit Eden of childlike Eloi, hunted at night by the subterranean Morlocks. Searching for his stolen machine, he descends into tunnels of industry and hunger, glimpses the world’s dying seas, and races home with a stark warning about comfort, class, and how progress can devour its makers.

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The Flag-Raising

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1907-01-01. 16,226 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

In a one-room schoolhouse, a spirited teacher and her mischievous pupils plan the village’s first flag-raising. Pranks collide with pride as shy singers, stubborn selectmen, and a reformed scamp pull together for the ceremony. Laughter, scrapes, and a swelling hymn turn a simple pole into a promise—and a small town into a community.

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A Village Stradivarius

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1904-01-01. 14,131 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

In a quiet New England village, a gifted young violin maker crafts instruments of unmatched beauty in his humble workshop. Living in poverty, his genius echoes a legendary master. As whispers of his talent spread, tempting offers of fame test his solitary devotion. This tender tale of passion and sacrifice explores the enduring power of art and the choice between quiet craft and worldly acclaim.

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