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Daisy Miller: A Study

by Henry James

Published: 1879-01-01. 21,988 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A free-spirited American girl captivates European high society with her bold charm, defying rigid conventions. Her flirtations with a dashing Italian spark scandal and intrigue, testing the bounds of propriety. Set in picturesque Rome and Switzerland, this sharp tale probes cultural clashes, innocence, and the price of nonconformity in a world bound by judgment.

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Three Ghost Stories

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1866-01-01. 21,307 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Three tales of the supernatural unfold: a haunted signalman who foresees disaster on the rails, a guilty man pursued by his own double, and a wedding guest shaken by a sinister bargain. Subtle chills, eerie coincidences and moral dread reveal how the past refuses to stay buried in respectable lives, even by lamplight and in dreams.

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John Ingerfield and Other Stories

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1849-01-01. 23,407 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Fantasy

A collection of engaging tales blends humor, adventure, and human insight. From everyday mishaps to extraordinary encounters, these stories explore character, society, and the amusing complexities of life with wit and charm.

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Proserpine and Midas

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1922-01-01. 17,777 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Two lyrical dramas reimagine ancient fables: a mother’s frantic search when a springtime maiden is seized to the underworld, and a vainglorious king whose wish for limitless gold curdles into hunger, loneliness, and a secret shame. Desire, loss, and the turning seasons entwine as gods and mortals learn that every gift bears a hidden price.

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Stage-Land

by Jerome K. Jerome

Published: 1890-01-01. 19,079 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A witty and entertaining collection of stories and sketches offers a humorous glimpse behind the scenes of theater life. Full of satire, clever observations, and lively characters, it captures the joys and absurdities of the stage with charm and insight.

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The Vegetable

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Published: 1923-11-19. 28,069 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A timid clerk seethes with grand dreams of becoming President, egged on and mocked by his ambitious wife, noisy in-laws, and a blur of speakeasies, trains, and absurd campaign promises. When a wild night hurls him into a surreal shot at power, he must decide whether glory beats simply being left in peace, or if the real joke is on every American dreamer.

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A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1843-12-19. 30,099 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Ebenezer Scrooge, a stingy loner, despises Christmas until three spirits visit him one night. They unveil his past mistakes, present sorrows, and a dark future, pushing him toward redemption. This enchanting story of transformation weaves humor, heart, and the magic of the holiday spirit, urging readers to embrace kindness and change

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Love and Freindship

by Jane Austen

Published: 1790-01-01. 34,137 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy

A playful and satirical look at youthful romance and social ambition, following characters whose passions, schemes, and misunderstandings lead to humorous and unexpected outcomes. Wit and irony reveal the folly of love and friendship in a world driven by manners and appearances.

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The Castle of Otranto

by Horace Walpole

Published: 1764-12-24. 37,146 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

On the day his son is crushed by a colossal helmet, a tyrant lord seizes on a prophecy and schemes to divorce his wife and wed his son’s betrothed. In shadowed corridors and hidden chapels, specters stalk and armor walks, while a fugitive youth and a princess flee through trapdoors. Ancient crimes press on the living as the castle itself seems to choose the rightful heir.

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Lady Susan

by Jane Austen

Published: 1871-01-01. 23,480 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

A sparkling tale of wit, manipulation, and social intrigue, it follows a clever and charming woman who navigates love, ambition, and society’s expectations. Through letters and schemes, her cunning exposes human folly while entertaining with humor and insight.

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Vengeance Is Its Own Reward

by Millie Dynamite

Published: 2024-06-18. 15,570 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller

Meet Elizabeth Dyer, often called Shortcake. She’s the real deal in vigilante justice. For her, Vengeance Is Its Own Reward. This is a prequel to Vengeance Is Mine.

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Master and Man

by Leo Tolstoy

Published: 1895-01-01. 19,528 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Inspirational

A profound tale of survival, duty, and human compassion, following a wealthy man and his servant stranded in a deadly snowstorm. Facing nature’s relentless forces, they confront fear, pride, and mortality, discovering the transformative power of selflessness and shared humanity.

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Bartleby The Scrivener

by Herman Melville

Published: 1853-12-01. 14,546 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A peculiar clerk joins a Wall Street law office, his quiet diligence masking an enigmatic resolve. Tasked with copying legal documents, he soon responds to all requests with a cryptic “I would prefer not to.” His passive defiance baffles his employer, unraveling a haunting tale of isolation, duty, and the human spirit’s quiet rebellion in a bustling, indifferent 19th-century New York.

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The Happy Prince and Other Tales

by Oscar Wilde

Published: 1888-05-01. 16,413 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

A city’s gilded statue befriends a selfless swallow, and together they witness love, sacrifice, and sorrow among the rich and poor. These timeless tales weave wit, beauty, and gentle tragedy, revealing the power of kindness and the heartache behind appearances.

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The Texan Devil

by Ron Lewis

Published: 2023-12-31. 10,870 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Western

A tranquil Sunday midday was shattered by a gunshot. A priest lay dead on the church floor, and bandits fled the scene on horseback.

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Luck of the Draw

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-19. 10,001 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

Drunk and down on your luck — what is a person to do? Take the first assignment that comes up. But can he get the job done?

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Ishtar's Rising

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-19. 10,019 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

The mission started like any other for Captain Arcadia. The head shed promised a milk run, but they always said that. Then things went sideways – going from bad to worse. The mission’s hard right kept turning until it broke the needle of craptastic suck. Do you want to know more? Then dive in and give Captain Arcadia the chance to impress you with his combat skills.

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Rhode Island Bride, A Civil War Bride Story

by Lynn Donovan

Published: 2023-06-24. 19,403 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical

Louise Wiley never forgot the kiss a soldier gave her as he marched to join the Union army. She didn't know his name, how could he keep his promise to marry her?
When William McLaughlin capsized with two men, Lousie rowed into a storm to save them. It was her soldier and he married her. When he came home a second time, he had only one leg. Is her determination enough to keep them together.

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Murdered Twice, The Tatting Club Mysteries, Book #1

by Lynn Donovan

Published: 2023-06-23. 23,041 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Mystery » Historical

When a man is found dead, and the mortician claims he was killed twice but his killer is unknown, Esther Rose and Collette get to work figuring out what has happened. How could a person be Murdered Twice?

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Phantom Lesson, Book #2

by Lynn Donovan

Published: 2023-05-19. 35,078 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal

Samantha is the younger sister who nearly died when the legendary ghost of Grandpa Harold did not rescue her. When Paul Horton comes to town with a paranormal investigative team, she is once again horrified and attracted to the man.
She haunts his dreams but he cannot figure a way to let her know. Can they find a way to come together despite their opposing fears of the unknown?

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