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Bad Weather

"Bad Weather" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of social interaction. Set against a backdrop of inclement wea...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Barker's Luck

"Barker's Luck" is a short story by Bret Harte, set in the American West during the Gold Rush era. The narrative follows the character of Jim Barker, a down-and-out miner who experiences a series o...

by Bret Harte

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Basil

by Jynx Ravenhearst

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Basket Case

Basket Case, published in 2002, is the ninth novel by Carl Hiaasen. It is a crime novel set in Florida that centers on the death of singer Jimmy Stoma, the former lead man of "Jimmy and the Slut Pu...

by Carl Hiaasen

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Battle Between the Rats and Weasels

In Battle Between the Rats and Weasels, Jean de La Fontaine draws an analogy between human wars and a grand conflict between animals. The unconditional warfare between rats and weasels begins when ...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind

"Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind" is a thought-provoking tale by celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It explores the comparison and contrast of physical beauty and inner beauty, emp...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Beauty: Part I

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by William Laurenzi

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie is a children's novel written by Kate DiCamillo, which was published in 2000, and was the winner of a Newbery Honor distinction the following year. In 2000, the book won the J...

by Kate DiCamillo

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Before Adam

"Before Adam" by Jack London, published in 1907, is a unique blend of science fiction, evolutionary theory, and adventure. It explores the idea of genetic memory through a narrator who ex...

by Jack London

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Before It Scars

I wrote this story because it brings to light everything that has been going on in this world recently. I would like to raise awareness of the impact of war on children, since my heart hurts for them.

by Bhavini Sisteedhur

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Behind her Eyes

A story for broken hearted givers.

by Hailey Johnson

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Belhomme's Beast

"Belhomme's Beast" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that delves into themes of human nature and the primal instincts hidden within. The narrative follows the character of Belhomme, a seemingly...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Belling the Cat

"Belling the Cat" is a fable attributed to Aesop, a fabulist from ancient Greece. The story involves a group of mice that hold a meeting to discuss the best way to protect themselves from a cat tha...

by Aesop

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Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace, published by Harper and Brothers on November 12, 1880, and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". It be...

by Lew Wallace

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Beneath The Bark

Life and Legacy of an Unseen Witness

by Darya Fedo

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Beowulf

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among ...

by John Lesslie Hall

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Bertha

"Bertha" is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around the titular characte...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Bertie's Christmas Eve

"Bertie's Christmas Eve" is a charming short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. It follows the misadventures of young Bertie, whose Christmas Eve plans are disrupted by a series of com...

by Hector Hugh Munro

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Bertie's New Year

"Bertie's New Year" is a charming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that captures the essence of youthful hope and the bittersweet joy of new beginnings. The narrative follows Bertie, a young boy...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Beside Schopenhauer's Corpse

"Beside Schopenhauer's Corpse" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of existentialism and the philosophical musings on life and death. Set against the backdrop of Schopenhauer...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Bessie's Doll

"Bessie's Doll" is a charming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of childhood innocence and imagination. The narrative follows young Bessie, a girl who longs for a beautiful d...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Best Quotes of Werley Nortreus (Vol. 1)

The very powerful book that everyone needs to discover, to read, in order to change their lives and the people around them. It is a collection of Werley Nortreus's best quotes to inspire, motivate,...

by Werley Nortreus

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Betrothed

"Betrothed I" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a novella that explores the themes of love, commitment, and the complexities of human relationships. The story revolves around the lives and interactions...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Between the Hill and the Valley

"Between the Hill and the Valley" is a poignant collection of short stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, celebrated for her evocative storytelling and rich character development. Set in a rural communi...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Beyond love is obsession

by Risa Lee

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Bill-Sticking

"Bill-Sticking" is a short piece by Charles Dickens that offers a satirical glimpse into the world of urban advertising in Victorian England. Through sharp wit and keen observation, Dickens depicts...

by Charles Dickens

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Billy Malowney's Taste of Love and Glory

"Billy Malowney's Taste of Love and Glory" is a novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu that explores themes of ambition, passion, and the quest for personal fulfillment. The narrative revolves a...

by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu

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Bill’s Lapse

"Bill’s Lapse" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that revolves around the character of Bill, whose carefree and often careless attitude leads to a series of comedic misadventures....

by W. W. Jacobs

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Birth of the Arbutus

"Birth of the Arbutus" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a richly illustrated children's book that explores themes of nature, growth, and the changing seasons. Through lyrical prose and vivi...

by Julia Darrow Cowles

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Blood-Bound

by Eyricka-Dame Nannae

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Blue friendship

I wrote this story because sometimes I feel sad since I don't get to see my friends often.

by Elisa Santillan

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Blundell’s Improvement

"Blundell's Improvement" is a humorous short story by W. W. Jacobs that features the titular character, Mr. Blundell, who embarks on a misguided attempt to improve his family’s finan...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Bobby

Bob

by Jennifer Rhodes

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Bobok

"Bobok" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1864. The narrative follows a man named Ivan Ivanovich, who attends a cemetery and overhears a conversation among the corpses that ...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Boitelle

"Boitelle" is a short story by French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows the character of Boitelle, who ...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 1

Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 1 is a 2021 nonfiction life-lesson/philosophical book written by Bangladeshi author Salman Aziz.

by Salman Aziz

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Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 1 (2nd Edition)

Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 1, 2nd Edition is a 2022 nonfiction philosophical book written by Bangladeshi indie author and artist Salman Aziz.

by Salman Aziz

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Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 2

Bold and Bitter Statements: Volume 2 is a 2022 nonfiction philosophical book written by Bangladeshi indie author and artist Salman Aziz.

by Salman Aziz

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Bold Words at the Bridge

"Bold Words at the Bridge" is a short story by Sarah Orne Jewett, exploring themes of communication, connection, and the power of words in shaping relationships. Set against the backdrop of a quain...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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Boots

"Boots" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of social class, human relationships, and the complexities of kindness. The narrative centers around a poor leather worker w...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Bottle Rockets

by Kohlby Langel

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Boule de Suif

"Boule de Suif," written by Guy de Maupassant, is a poignant and powerful novella set during the Franco-Prussian War. The story follows a group of travelers, including a prostitute named Boule de S...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Bouncing Back as a Student in Togo: How I Overcame Difficulties and Grew Stronger in the Process

I wrote this story to inspire others in the same situation

by Oubo-Gaou Abdou-Rassidou

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Box of mistakes

by María Ulloa

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Boys "volodya's Come!" Someone Shouted in the Yard

"Boys 'Volodya's Come! Someone Shouted in the Yard" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that captures a fleeting moment of childhood chaos and innocence. Set in a rural Russian backdrop, th...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Brady Blitz origin

Brady Blitz a 11 year old boy who dreams on becoming the best athlete in brasil

by Gabriel scardino Tambke

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Brave New World

Odd, original and irreverent, Aldous Huxley's tour de force is a darkly satiric vision of a "utopian" future --where humans are genetically bred and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively serve...

by Aldous Huxley

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Breaking a Spell

"Breaking a Spell" by W. W. Jacobs is a captivating short story that blends elements of humor and the supernatural. It follows a group of characters who become embroiled in a series of co...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Briar Rose

"Briar Rose", also known as "Sleeping Beauty", is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. It tells the story of a princess who is cursed by a spiteful fairy to die by pricking her f...

by The Brothers Grimm

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Broken hearts on Boulevard Unirii: Based on real events

Childhood friends Elia, Giorgio, Claudio, and Fabrizio had been meeting in their favorite café in the center of the ancient city of Arezzo in Tuscany for forty years. One day, they decided to go to...

by Uri Jerzy Nachimson

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Brother Hutchins

"Brother Hutchins" by W. W. Jacobs is a light-hearted short story that revolves around the character of Brother Hutchins, a well-meaning but somewhat bumbling figure who finds himself in humorous p...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Brothers in arms

by Justin king

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Brown of Calaveras

"Brown of Calaveras" is a short story by Bret Harte, set during the California Gold Rush. It centers on the character of Brown, a resourceful and good-natured man who faces a series of challenges i...

by Bret Harte

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Brown Wolf

"Brown Wolf," a short story by Jack London, explores the bond between humans and animals through the eyes of a dog named Brown Wolf. Set against the backdrop of the rugged wilderness, the narrative...

by Jack London

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Bruce and the Spider

"Bruce and the Spider" by James Baldwin is a children's story that illustrates the themes of perseverance and determination. Inspired by the legend of Robert the Bruce, the narrative follows a youn...

by James Baldwin

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Buffum’s Bustless Buffers”

"Buffum’s Bustless Buffers" by Charles Battell Loomis is a whimsical and satirical novel that explores the quirks of human behavior and societal norms through humorous storytelling. Set i...

by Charles Battell Loomis

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Bulger's Reputation

"Bulger's Reputation" is a short story by Bret Harte that delves into themes of reputation, honor, and the complexities of human relationships in the American West. The narrative centers around Bul...

by Bret Harte

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Búlka

"Búlka" is a lesser-known short story by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, originally published as "The Bulbul." The narrative revolves around themes of love, sacrifice, and the moral dilemm...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Búlka and the Wild Boar

"Búlka and the Wild Boar" is a captivating fable by Leo Tolstoy that illustrates themes of bravery, kindness, and the bond between humans and animals. The story follows a faithful dog named BÚlka a...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Búlka and the Wolf

"Búlka and the Wolf" by Leo Tolstoy is a lesser-known fable that explores themes of morality, nature, and the complexities of human and animal relationships. The story centers around Búlka, a loyal...

by Leo Tolstoy

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BÚlka's and Milton's End

"BÚlka's and Milton's End" is a lesser-known work by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of morality, human connection, and the search for meaning in life. Set against a backdrop of contrasting cultur...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Bus No.33- A complete journey

A real-life experience that revived my hope in humans and trust.

by Thi Aalma

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By Grace of Julius Caesar

is a historical novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of both ancient Rome and the tumultuou...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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By the Almshouse Window

"By the Almshouse Window" is a captivating and delightful tale by the famous children's author, Hans Christian Andersen. It's a story about an elderly woman by the window of an almshouse - a poorho...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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By the Morning Boat

"By the Morning Boat" is a poignant novella by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores themes of love, longing, and connection within the coastal setting of New England. The story follows the life of a you...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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By the River

"By the River" is a poignant novella by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores themes of nature, human connection, and the passage of time. Set in the rural landscape of New England, the story follows the...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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By the Rule of Contrary

"By the Rule of Contrary" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming novel that explores the theme of individuality and the complexity of human relationships. Set in the early 20th century, it follows t...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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