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The Darling and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1916-01-01. 71,786 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Olenka, nicknamed “the Darling,” lives by echoing the men she loves—actor, manager, vet—taking their opinions as her own until loss leaves her startlingly voiceless. Around this piercing portrait gather brief tales of clerks, peasants, and doctors where humor flickers through fatigue, pride meets kindness, and ordinary lives reveal the fragile bargains we make to be loved.

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The Witch and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1918-01-01. 75,008 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A reclusive village postmaster named Savin lives with his young, beautiful wife, Raissa. He is extremely jealous and suspicious of her, isolating her from contact with others.

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The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1921-01-01. 67,585 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Across provincial Russia, petty thieves, timid clerks, and weary doctors collide in moments where character is tested: a horse stolen at dawn, a shabby wedding gone wrong, charity that humiliates, love misread, pride exposed. With quiet humor and sudden cruelty, these brief tales reveal how ordinary lives veer toward folly, kindness, or regret on a single careless choice.

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The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1922-01-01. 62,456 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

From kitchens and courtyards to hospitals and backwater stations, these brief tales catch ordinary Russians at their most comic, stubborn, and achingly human. A bullied cook faces marriage, petty clerks dream too loudly, doctors misread hearts. With swift, surgical turns, cruelty and kindness trade places, and quiet moments flare into truths you feel long after the last page.

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The Mysterious Island

by Jules Verne

Published: 1875-01-01. 194,356 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Stranded on an uncharted island, castaways use science, courage, and ingenuity to survive and uncover its hidden wonders. As they tame the wild and face unknown dangers, a deeper mystery beneath the island’s surface begins to unfold.

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The Wife and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1918-01-01. 77,519 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A wealthy, passive man married to a cold and distant woman, Natalya Gavrilovna. Their marriage is emotionally barren and filled with quiet resentment.

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From the Earth to the Moon and Round the Moon

by Jules Verne

Published: 1867-01-01. 92,043 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A bold vision of space exploration follows a group of daring adventurers as they build a cannon to launch humans to the Moon. Blending science, ingenuity, and humor, their journey tests courage and imagination in a thrilling tale of discovery beyond Earth’s bounds.

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The Datchet Diamonds

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1898-01-01. 53,354 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

On a foggy night, a mild-mannered clerk stumbles onto a valise stuffed with diamonds—and into a conspiracy that frames him as thief and murderer. Hounded by detectives and cutthroats, he must outwit blackmailers, survive train-side escapes, and win help from a quick-witted young woman before the true mastermind vanishes with both fortune and lives.

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Very Woman (Sixtine): A Cerebral Novel

by Remy de Gourmont

Published: 1922-01-01. 69,288 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

The novel centers on an intellectual, emotionally conflicted writer who becomes obsessed with a woman named Sixtine Magne, a mysterious and refined widow.

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The goddess: A Demon

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1900-01-01. 64,192 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

An ancient idol carried from the East brings a wake of terror to London: a jeweled goddess with eyes like emerald flame, a murdered financier, and a woman pursued by whispers of possession. As thieves, skeptics, and a relentless investigator close in, curses seem to think and strike. Is the evil human or divine? A breathless chase through salons and slums tests reason against superstition.

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Under One Flag

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1906-01-01. 87,560 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Historical

The novel follows the intertwined lives of two main characters, both British men, whose fates cross as they serve their country in various conflicts across the globe.

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The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1899-01-01. 71,722 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A bored banker on holiday meets a guarded young wife by the sea an affair that begins as a trifle remakes two lives. Around them, clerks, actresses, doctors and dreamers face choices they can neither name nor escape. With quiet shocks and merciless clarity, these stories reveal how love, shame, vanity and sudden tenderness steer ordinary people toward truth—or self-deception.

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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

by Jules Verne

Published: 1871-01-01. 86,228 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A daring professor, his nephew, and a stoic guide venture into an Icelandic volcano, uncovering a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface. Their perilous descent reveals ancient creatures, vast caverns, and untold wonders. This thrilling adventure blends science and imagination, capturing the awe of exploration and the mysteries of the unknown

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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1921-01-01. 64,166 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of short stories originally written in Russian in the late 19th century. The stories are known for their subtle emotional depth, realism, and psychological insight.

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Gargantua and Pantagruel - Book 1

by François Rabelais

Published: 1693-01-01. 68,465 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A rollicking and satirical adventure, it follows the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel through outrageous exploits, witty dialogue, and humorous escapades. Blending fantasy, social commentary, and bawdy humor, the story delights with its playful critique of society and human nature.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea

by Jules Verne

Published: 1870-01-01. 105,191 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Set in the 19th century, the story begins with reports of a mysterious sea creature terrorizing ships. The U.S. government commissions an expedition to find and destroy it.

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Around the World in Eighty Days

by Jules Verne

Published: 1873-01-30. 64,203 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A precise Englishman bets his fortune to circle the globe in eighty days. With his clever valet, he races across continents, facing storms, bandits, and tight schedules. From steamships to elephants, their thrilling journey unveils a shrinking world’s wonders, celebrating human grit and ingenuity.

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A Woman Perfected

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1907-01-01. 95,314 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

In the wake of a sudden death, two young women—one enigmatic and alluring—thrust a grieving man into a tangled web of romance and rivalry. As passions ignite amid whispers of scandal, he grapples with the intoxicating ideal of feminine perfection, only to confront the shadows of desire, deception, and the era's unyielding social chains. A riveting tale of love's perilous allure

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Japanese Fairy World

by William Elliot Griffis

Published: 1880-01-01. 43,222 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A captivating collection of Japanese myths and legends brings to life spirits, heroes, and magical creatures. Through vivid storytelling, it reveals the culture, imagination, and moral lessons of Japan’s rich folklore, enchanting readers with wonder and tradition.

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A Second Coming

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1900-01-01. 59,442 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Christian

In the bustling streets of early 20th-century London, a mysterious stranger emerges, performing miracles that heal the sick and stir the masses. Hailed as the returned Messiah, he ignites fervor and fear among the elite and the faithful alike, challenging society's hypocrisies. This provocative tale probes faith, redemption, and the clash between divine promise and modern cynicism

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