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The Fairy Ring

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1906-01-01. 167,377 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Discover a treasury where youngest sons outwit giants, clever girls break wicked spells, and talking beasts remind us what matters. Gathered from many lands and retold with warmth, these tales tumble from hearthside to castle hall, mixing mischief, mercy, and just-right justice. Read aloud or dream alone—each story renews the hope that kindness and courage can change the world.

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Tales of Laughter

by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Published: 1908-01-01. 141,555 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A heartwarming collection of humorous stories that celebrate the quirks, misadventures, and joys of everyday life. With charm and gentle wit, each tale brings laughter and delight while revealing the warmth of human nature.

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Tales of Folk and Fairies

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1919-01-01. 54,472 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A delightful collection of magical tales where fairies, clever heroes, and enchanted creatures bring wonder and lessons to life. Full of charm and imagination, each story invites readers into a world of whimsy, adventure, and timeless folklore.

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Under Western Eyes

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1911-01-01. 113,807 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

Under Western Eyes is a political novel set in Tsarist Russia and revolves around the conflict between revolutionary idealism and moral compromise.

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Wounds in the Rain: War Stories

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1900-01-01. 73,168 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Action

A collection of short stories and sketches about war, reflecting Stephen Crane’s experiences and observations during the Spanish-American War and other military conflicts.

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Last Words

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1902-01-01. 68,293 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A poignant and reflective collection capturing the final thoughts, observations, and emotions of its subjects. Through vivid imagery and introspection, it explores mortality, human experience, and the profound truths revealed in life’s concluding moments.

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The Open Boat and Other Stories

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1898-01-01. 65,997 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

Stories of human struggle and resilience confront nature’s indifferent power. From shipwrecks to personal trials, each tale examines courage, fate, and the fragile strength of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.

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Active Service

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1899-01-01. 78,068 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Action

A brash young journalist chases glory amid the chaos of the Greco-Turkish War, plunging into a whirlwind of battlefield peril and reckless romance. As bullets fly and alliances shift, he grapples with ambition, love, and the harsh realities of war, uncovering courage and folly in equal measure. A vivid tale of adventure and self-discovery

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The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War

by Stephen Crane

Published: 1895-10-03. 47,034 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

The story follows Henry Fleming, a young Union Army soldier in the American Civil War.

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From the Car Behind

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1912-01-01. 60,685 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, it follows characters caught in unexpected danger while traveling. Tension, quick thinking, and courage drive the story as secrets unfold and every moment becomes a test of wits and survival.

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The Game and the Candle

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1909-01-01. 50,168 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A headstrong heiress stakes her future on a reckless bargain with a brilliant, penniless inventor: help him win a perilous contest that could topple industrial rivals, and she will defy her guardian’s plans. As schemes tighten and reputations flicker like a candle in wind, courage, loyalty, and love must decide whether the dangerous game is worth the light it promises.

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A Man's Hearth

by Eleanor M. Ingram

Published: 1915-01-01. 58,900 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A wealthy New Yorker, jaded by city life, seeks solace in a rustic countryside hearth. There, he forms an unexpected bond with a spirited local woman, sparking romance amid clashing worlds. This tender tale weaves love, redemption, and the pull of simpler joys against a backdrop of early 20th-century dreams

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Mr. Britling Sees It Through

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1916-09-01. 140,309 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

As war engulfs Europe, a thoughtful English writer confronts the shattering of his comfortable world. Through heartbreak, loss, and awakening, he faces the clash between ideals and brutal reality, finding in the chaos a deeper understanding of courage, humanity, and the endurance of hope amid devastation.

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Love

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1925-01-01. 109,741 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A tender and witty exploration of the heart, where romance, misunderstandings, and the complexities of human emotion intertwine. Through unexpected encounters and intimate reflections, the story examines the joys, challenges, and surprising twists that love brings to life.

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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

by H. P. Lovecraft

Published: 1941-01-01. 44,709 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

In Providence, a quiet antiquarian grows obsessed with a vanished ancestor—an infamous alchemist who trafficked with the dead. As the youth reenacts forbidden experiments, his physician unravels letters, crypts, and jars of nameless “salts.” Identities blur, and an old darkness stirs to stop it, the truth must be exhumed from tunnels beneath the city.

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Introduction to Sally

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1926-01-01. 92,988 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A charming and witty tale introduces a spirited young girl as she navigates family, friendship, and the small adventures of daily life. Through humor, curiosity, and heart, she discovers the joys and lessons of growing up in a warm, engaging world.

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The Caravaners

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Published: 1909-01-01. 88,865 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

To celebrate a silver wedding, a pompous Prussian officer drags his long-suffering wife on a caravan holiday through Edwardian England. As rain, mishaps, and maddeningly free-spirited companions upend his plans, his diary unwittingly reveals vanity, jealousy, and a crumbling marriage. A razor-sharp comedy of manners where the road jolts loose truths no salon would admit.

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The History of Mr. Polly

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1910-01-01. 70,386 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

A dyspeptic draper with a gift for mangled words and mounting debts stumbles through sacked jobs, a misfired marriage, and one spectacular blaze, until flight from suburbia lands him at a riverside inn and a second chance. Skirmishes with a bully and his own cowardice teach him that escape isn’t enough reinvention—comic, risky, unexpectedly tender—can make an ordinary life fit to live.

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The War in the Air

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1908-01-01. 97,639 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A science fiction novel which imagines a future global war dominated by aerial technology.

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Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul

by H. G. Wells

Published: 1905-01-01. 111,094 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Coming of Age

Follow the journey of a humble young man whose innocence and curiosity lead him through love, society, and unexpected opportunity. As he navigates personal growth and social change, he discovers the joys, challenges, and complexities of life with warmth and insight.

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