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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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Penelope's English Experiences

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1900-01-01. 31,222 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Three American friends cross the Atlantic in search of cathedrals, teacups, and a dash of romance, only to discover that English manners are as tricky as London fog. Between mishaps in hotels, misunderstandings with suitors, and delightfully sharp observations, a witty traveler chronicles how curiosity—and a stubbornly hopeful heart—turns every faux pas into adventure.

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The Diary of a Goose Girl

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1902-01-01. 18,968 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

An American abroad takes a summer post herding geese on an English farm, keeping a sprightly diary of mud-splashed lessons, quarrelsome ganders, and neighbors who trade gossip like currency. Between market-days and May-day revels she finds unexpected pride in honest work—and a tender romance that waddles into her path—discovering how a small village can enlarge a heart.

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The Solitary Summer

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1899-01-01. 38,955 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Vowing to spend one summer in blessed solitude, a witty, weary woman withdraws to her rambling garden in the country. Among roses, bees, rainstorms and unruly children, she keeps a candid journal of mornings alone, awkward callers, marital truce, and hard-won peace. Nature’s rhythms and sly humor turn irritation into wonder, revealing how quiet can replant a life.

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Reginald in Russia and Other Sketches

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1910-01-01. 22,476 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

From snowbound trains to gilded salons, a mercilessly witty observer skewers cant, class, and credulity in crisp sketches that slip from drawing-room farce to little shocks of cruelty. Priests, princes, aunts, and aesthetes all fall to his epigrams, while travel misadventures and social skirmishes reveal the elegant savagery of manners—and the joke that always lands with claws.

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Reginald

by Hector H. Munro

Published: 1904-01-01. 14,221 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A devastatingly witty young man drifts through drawing rooms, garden parties, and country-house weekends, tossing epigrams like grenades. With insolent charm he punctures piety, meddles in romances, and turns petty scandals into art. These razor-edged sketches of Edwardian society revel in mischief, elegance, and the perilous sport of saying exactly the wrong thing beautifully.

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A Woman's Work - Stories of Workplace Degradation

by All These Roadworks

Published: 2021-07-19. 23,304 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Erotica » BDSM

"A Woman's Work" collects 25 stories of female-submissive workplace erotica, including blackmailed bosses, slutty secretaries, humiliating work environments and co-worker revenge.

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Miss Mink's Soldier and Other Stories

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1910-01-01. 34,586 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A heartwarming collection of stories capturing courage, kindness, and human resilience. From personal struggles to acts of bravery and compassion, the tales explore how ordinary people face challenges, form bonds, and find strength in unexpected places.

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Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1901-01-01. 20,259 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

In a shabby but lively neighborhood, an optimistic mother faces poverty with laughter, wit, and unshakable faith. Through hardship and humor, she lifts those around her, proving that love, hope, and a cheerful spirit can turn even the humblest patch of life into a garden of joy and generosity.

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Lovey Mary

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1903-02-01. 21,928 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A heartwarming story of a spirited young girl whose charm, courage, and kindness transform the lives of those around her. Through trials, friendships, and small-town adventures, she discovers the power of optimism, resilience, and the simple joys that shape a meaningful life.

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The Honorable Percival

by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

Published: 1914-01-01. 37,336 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A spoiled young aristocrat, bred for clubs and idle compliments, is shipped off to the Far East to keep him out of scandals. On a liner crowded with missionaries, traders, and one disarmingly frank American girl, shipboard pranks turn to peril, pride to purpose. Storms, snobs, and a last bold choice teach him that honor is earned, and love demands more than a title.

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The Shunned House

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1937-10-01. 10,884 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

In a moldering Providence home, a century of sickness and whispers points to something buried in the foundations. Two investigators—armed with diaries, chemistry, and sheer stubbornness—descend into the cellar where fungus blooms like stars and the air itself seems hungry. What they awaken crawls through bloodlines, and the only cure may be fire before dawn.

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