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The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1907-09-12. 91,800 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

London’s fog hides a shabby shop where a listless anarchist, his embittered wife, and her fragile brother orbit a plot demanded by a foreign embassy: a bomb at the Greenwich Observatory. Between police informers, zealots, and cynical diplomats, betrayal detonates at home, turning a petty scheme into tragedy and exposing the emptiness at the heart of fanaticism.

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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

by Edgar Allan Poe

Published: 1838-07-01. 71,478 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A harrowing voyage into the unknown leads to shipwreck, mutiny, and encounters with eerie polar mysteries. Blending adventure and terror, the journey descends into the depths of human endurance and the unfathomable secrets of the sea.

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The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Published: 1620-01-01. 309,158 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A group of young nobles flee plague-stricken Florence to a villa over ten days they tell 100 tales of love, trickery, lust, and fortune, from bawdy pranks and clever wives to tragic devotion and saintly frauds. Their storytelling becomes a shelter and a mirror of a world remade by wit, desire, and survival—where laughter is a cure and every night promises another surprise.

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The Reign of Greed

by José Rizal

Published: 1891-01-01. 117,335 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

Years after a failed romance and rebellion, a man returns to Manila disguised as a wealthy jeweler, nursing a plan to burn the rotten colony to its roots. He tempts officials and friars, arms students with dangerous ideas, and prepares a single, shattering act to ignite revolt. A dark portrait of a society strangled by hypocrisy—and the price of awakening.

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Jane Talbot

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1801-01-01. 83,295 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A young woman faces mystery, danger, and hidden secrets that threaten her safety and reputation. As suspense unfolds, she must navigate deception, moral dilemmas, and unexpected alliances in a gripping tale of intrigue, courage, and resilience.

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The Social Cancer

by José Rizal

Published: 1912-01-01. 178,727 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

Returning to a Spanish-ruled Philippines, a young idealist plans a school to lift his town, only to collide with friar power, venal officials, and a web of fear. Love is tested, innocence shattered, and a festival night turns violent. Exile, betrayal, and a false saint’s mask expose a society sick at its core—and a generation awakening to justice.

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Mars is My Destination

by Frank Belknap Long

Published: 1962-01-01. 64,103 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A thrilling journey to the Red Planet uncovers danger, mystery, and the unknown. As characters confront alien landscapes, hidden secrets, and the limits of human courage, the story explores adventure, ambition, and the relentless drive to survive and discover in an unforgiving world.

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Clinging to Hope

by Vincent Berg

Published: 2024-07-31. 201,588 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » General

Encountering a massive meteor shower, Dave and Alice struggle to survive a mass-extinction event. With the only power, communications and secure site in the region, others join them as they attempt to preserve order, maintain calm and help others survive.

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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1

by Edgar Allan Poe

Published: 1850-01-01. 91,490 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A haunted mind prowls ruined mansions, foggy streets and the dark cells of its own obsessions. Here, murders are solved by eerie logic, guilty hearts betray themselves with every sound, and dreams curdle into nightmare. Blending mystery, horror and cruel irony, these tales probe how thin the line is between sanity and the abyss.

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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2

by Edgar Allan Poe

Published: 1850-01-10. 96,779 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Mad scientists, entombed lovers, haunted seas and minds on the brink fill this second gathering of tales. Labyrinthine confessions, cruel hoaxes, spectral visitations and eerie voyages draw the reader through chambers of dread and bitter laughter, where every heartbeat, wave and whispered word hints at ancient, unburied guilt.

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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3

by Edgar Allan Poe

Published: 1851-01-01. 100,799 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

The book continues Poe’s blend of Gothic horror, satire, mystery, and psychological fiction, but this volume also shifts more toward his humorous and philosophical tales, showcasing his range beyond horror.

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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4

by Edgar Allan Poe

Published: 1852-01-01. 88,225 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

The book focuses on Poe’s satirical tales, essays, and literary parodies, showing his sharp wit, biting irony, and talent for mocking literary, scientific, and societal pretensions.

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Space Station 1

by Frank Belknap Long

Published: 1957-01-01. 50,193 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A pioneering crew ventures to the first orbiting space station, confronting technical challenges, isolation, and unexpected cosmic threats. Adventure, suspense, and the spirit of discovery drive this tale of humanity’s bold leap into the unknown.

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Wieland Or The Transformation: An American Tale

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1798-01-01. 82,912 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

In a secluded Pennsylvania estate, a devout family is shaken by mysterious voices, nocturnal visitations, and a father’s terrifying obsession with divine commands. As love, jealousy, and fanaticism intertwine, reason unravels into horror, forcing the survivors to question whether evil rose from the supernatural—or from the human mind.

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The Decameron- Volume I

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Published: 1620-01-01. 139,315 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A group of young nobles flee plague-stricken Florence to a villa over ten days they tell 100 tales of love, trickery, lust, and fortune, from bawdy pranks and clever wives to tragic devotion and saintly frauds. Their storytelling becomes a shelter and a mirror of a world remade by wit, desire, and survival—where laughter is a cure and every night promises another surprise.

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Edgar Huntly or Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1799-01-01. 94,730 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A haunting tale of mystery and psychological suspense follows a young man drawn into a world of secret violence, sleepwalking, and hidden passions. As he unravels dark events around him, the line between reality and the subconscious blurs, revealing the depths of fear, guilt, and obsession.

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The Decameron- Volume II

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Published: 1621-01-01. 163,461 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A group of young nobles flee plague-stricken Florence to a villa over ten days they tell 100 tales of love, trickery, lust, and fortune, from bawdy pranks and clever wives to tragic devotion and saintly frauds. Their storytelling becomes a shelter and a mirror of a world remade by wit, desire, and survival—where laughter is a cure and every night promises another surprise.

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Arthur Mervyn Or Memoirs of the Year 1793

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1799-01-01. 149,598 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A young man arrives in plague-ravaged Philadelphia, seeking fortune but finding deception and danger. Caught in a web of fraud, fever, and moral dilemmas, he navigates a city of secrets with naive hope and cunning. This gripping tale of survival and betrayal in 1793 America probes the clash between innocence and a corrupt world, set against a vivid backdrop of chaos and human resilience.

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The Monk: A Romance

by M. G. Lewis

Published: 1796-03-12. 138,255 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

In a world of temptation and sin, a devout monk’s descent into corruption unveils the dark side of faith and desire. Gothic terror, forbidden passion, and supernatural forces intertwine in a tale of moral downfall and haunting retribution.

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In Search of the Castaways Or The Children of Captain Grant

by Jules Verne

Published: 1873-01-01. 156,994 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring quest spans oceans and continents as a group of determined explorers searches for a missing captain. Facing storms, wild lands, and unexpected challenges, their journey blends adventure, courage, and ingenuity in a thrilling race to uncover the truth.

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