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The Schoolmistress and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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

Categories: Fiction » Literature

An overworked village teacher endures a bitter journey that exposes bureaucratic cruelty, petty gossip, and the ache of dignity. Around her, clerks, doctors, peasants, and dreamers stumble through love affairs, illnesses, and small temptations. With quiet humor and sudden pity, these stories reveal how ordinary lives tilt toward shame, mercy, or resignation on a single day.

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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

After a mysterious sea monster is blamed for sinking ships, a French professor, his servant, and a harpooner are swept aboard a marvelous submarine commanded by an enigmatic captain. Exploring drowned ruins and lethal depths, they marvel at wonders yet confront obsession, captivity, and the dark price of absolute freedom beneath the waves.

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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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The Coward Behind the Curtain

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1908-01-01. 74,933 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

Raised in a convent and abruptly handed to a coarse new guardian, a sheltered young woman is drawn into a tangle of threats, vanished letters, and a murder that hides behind velvet drapes. From shuttered drawing rooms to a sinister houseboat, every ally may be a mask, every rescuer a liar, until she dares to unmask the puppeteer—and chooses courage over obedience.

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The Joss: A Reversion

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1901-01-01. 96,807 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

An uncanny idol—its jade face chipped, its history stained—passes from a London sale room into polite houses, where strange trances, animal rages, and vanishing memories follow. As a skeptical barrister hunts the truth behind a string of crimes, clues point to an older self awakening in its victims. Is the joss merely carved stone, or a key that turns men back into something darker?

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Welsh Fairy Tales

by William Elliot Griffis

Published: 1921-01-01. 43,376 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Journey through misty valleys and crag-topped coasts where clever peasants bargain with fairies, warriors seek honor, and curious children stumble into otherworldly realms. These tales weave mischief, courage, and quiet wisdom, revealing how kindness, wit, and daring can tip the balance between mortal folk and enchantment.

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A Duel

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1904-01-01. 89,621 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A young doctor, driven by passion and pride, faces a mysterious rival in a deadly game of wits and honor. Set against a backdrop of Victorian intrigue, their escalating feud unravels secrets, betrayal, and forbidden love. This gripping tale of obsession and revenge explores the cost of vengeance in a world bound by rigid codes and hidden desires

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Belgian Fairy Tales

by William Elliot Griffis

Published: 1919-01-01. 56,250 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

In Belgium’s enchanted forests, knights battle dragons, swan maidens cast spells, and mischievous kabouters trick villagers. Orphans like Lyderic rise to legend with magical steeds, while foxes outwit hunters. Blending Flemish and Walloon lore, these whimsical tales of ogres, fairies, and hidden treasures weave a magical world where kindness and love triumph in the Low Countries’ mystical hills

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Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks

by William Elliot Griffis

Published: 1918-01-01. 49,272 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

In old Holland’s misty canals, a proud mermaid learns humility, and greedy Klaas faces elven tricks. From goblins turned to stone to lions guarding treasures, these enchanting tales weave fairies, wooden-shoe legends, and Santa Klaas rewarding the kind. This delightful collection of Dutch lore celebrates courage and magic in tulip fields.

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Frivolities

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1899-01-01. 65,335 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A lively collection of tales exploring the playful, ironic, and sometimes mischievous sides of human nature. Through humor, satire, and clever observation, it reveals the quirks, vanities, and unexpected twists that color everyday life.

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The Woman with One Hand and Mr. Ely's Engagement

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1899-01-01. 53,321 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

At a fashionable seaside resort, a charming bachelor becomes obsessed with a veiled woman who hides a missing hand and an even darker secret. As gossip thickens and a sudden engagement shocks the town, chance meetings, misread letters and quiet blackmail twist polite courtship toward scandal, danger and a bitterly ironic fate.

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A Master of Deception

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1913-01-01. 78,855 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

A charming young man, shadowed by his father's criminal legacy, weaves a perilous web of lies to chase ambition and fortune. Entangled in four passionate romances and a manipulative family plot, his deceptions spiral into fraud and murder, forcing a desperate scramble for escape. This tense thriller probes the razor edge between allure and ruin

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Amusement Only

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1901-01-01. 75,826 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery

A thrilling collection of supernatural tales set in the shadowy corners of Edwardian London, where ordinary lives unravel amid ghostly apparitions, cursed objects, and inexplicable horrors. From a possessed hat unleashing chaos to a vengeful spirit haunting high society, these eerie stories blend suspense, the uncanny, and human folly, revealing the thin veil between reality and the macabre.

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Lady Athlyne

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1908-01-01. 114,742 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A romantic and suspenseful tale of love, honor, and intrigue, it follows a young woman whose life is touched by mystery and danger. Courage, wit, and loyalty guide the characters through challenges of the heart and tests of character in a gripping story.

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Swiss Fairy Tales

by William Elliot Griffis

Published: 1920-01-01. 57,524 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A collection of enchanting tales from Switzerland, filled with magic, adventure, and timeless lessons. From clever heroes to mystical creatures, each story captures the charm, culture, and imagination of Swiss folklore.

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Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1905-01-01. 88,340 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

Told with wit and candor, this lively tale follows a spirited young woman as she recounts her escapades, blunders, and lessons learned in society’s spotlight. Balancing humor and heart, it offers a sharp look at ambition, romance, and the charm of youthful indiscretion.

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