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Palm Sunday

"Palm Sunday" by Elizabeth Gordon is a reflective and introspective work that explores themes of faith, renewal, and the significance of the Palm Sunday celebration within the Christian t...

by Elizabeth Gordon

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Panic Fears

"Panic Fears" is a poignant and thought-provoking work by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that delves into the intricacies of human emotion and the complexities of fear. Through a series of interconnected ...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton. The first version, published in 1667, consisted of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A seco...

by John Milton

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paradox

"A neurotic is a man who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is a man who lives in it. A psychiatrist is the man who collects the rent." ~Jerome Lawrence There's something wron...

by Keir Karaline

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Paris Nights and Other Impressions of Places and People

Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 - 27 March 1931) was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as the theatre, journalism, propaganda and films. B...

by Arnold Bennett

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Parker and Rob: Everything's Better Together

This story is in a series called the Origins of Alphapolis. I made this series to give lore to the characters from its original series: Alphapolis.

by Ahanna Nwandiko

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Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess

"Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is a novella by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu that delves into themes of love, obsession, and the supernatural. Set against the backd...

by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu

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Patchwork Pisces

(Make up my life)

by Eira Baker

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Peasant Wives

"Peasant Wives," a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, explores the lives and struggles of rural women in a Russian village. Through the eyes of its characters, the narrative delves into their ...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Peasants

"Peasants I" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the lives and struggles of rural peasants in Russia. Through vivid characterizations and a keen observation of social dynamics...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Penelope's Party Waist

"Penelope's Party Waist" is a charming children's story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that follows the adventures of a spirited young girl named Penelope. Eager to create a memorable party, Penelope, wit...

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Pensées

The Pensées is a collection of fragments on theology and philosophy written by 17th-century philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal. Pascal's religious conversion led him into a life of ascetic...

by Blaise Pascal

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Perfectly normal little boy

by Kaitlyn Geeson

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Perseus and The Beast of the sea

I always draw inspiration from the Greek myths and desired to put my own twist on and old classical tale

by James Clark

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Peter Pan

Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up or Peter and Wendy is J. M. Barrie's most famous work, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel.

by J. M. Barrie

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peter rabbit

The story of insanity

by rlstine

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Peter's Pence

"Peter's Pence" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous novella that revolves around the misadventures of a young man named Peter, who becomes embroiled in a series of comical events stemming ...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Pheasants

"Pheasants" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of human nature, morality, and the consequences of greed. The narrative revolves around a wealthy landowner who delights in hunting ...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Philomel and Progne

"Philomel and Progne" is a narrative poem penned by the French author Jean de La Fontaine. It is an adaptation from Greek mythology and is a tale of two sister's revenge against a powerful man who ...

by Jean de La Fontaine

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Photographer Crane

"Photographer Crane" by David Cory follows the adventures of a young photographer as he navigates the challenges and excitement of capturing life through his lens. Set against a backdrop of vibrant...

by David Cory

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Picciola

"Picciola" is a poignant novella by the American author James Baldwin, exploring themes of resilience, love, and connection in the face of adversity. The narrative centers around a prisoner who, in...

by James Baldwin

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Pichon & Sons, of the Croix Rousse

"Pichon & Sons, of the Croix Rousse" is a novel by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu that delves into themes of family dynamics, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the ...

by Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu

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Pickled Herring

"Pickled Herring" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that showcases the author's knack for wit and character-driven narratives. The tale revolves around a comical misunderstanding involving ...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Pierrot

"Pierrot" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of human emotions. The narrative revolves around a young man, a romantic idealist, who ...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Pip's Adventure

"Pip's Adventure" is a delightful retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel "Great Expectations," which follows the journey of an orphan named Pip. Set in Victorian ...

by Charles Dickens

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Planet B

After hundreds of years in space, the Gaia's mission to find a New Earth won't last much longer.

by Jenise Hiles

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Planet Earth According to Citizen ZX12

by Séraphine Allison

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Planet Earth According to Citizen ZX12

by Séraphine Marie Allison

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Planet Solaris

I wrote this story because I always admired magical girls when I was in middle school and hoped to make it into a bigger series.

by Mya Jackson

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Planted

by Leah A. Foster

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Please me

by Aquilina Bereskin

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Pocahontas

"Pocahontas" by James Baldwin is a poignant exploration of identity, culture, and the consequences of colonialism. Through the lens of the historical figure Pocahontas, Baldwin addresses the comple...

by James Baldwin

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Pocket change savior

by B. E. McCool

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Poetic Justice

Collection of love, life struggle, inspirational and motivational poems written by Matt Starking

by Matt Starking

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Point Un-Pleasant

The Broken Trigger

by Denise F. Helferich

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Polikushka

"Polikushka" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of morality, social justice, and the complexities of human nature. The narrative follows the life of Polikushka, a peasant who stru...

by Leo Tolstoy

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Polinka

"Polinka" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, longing, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves around the character of Polinka, who e...

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

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Polzunkov

"Polzunkov" is a short work by Fyodor Dostoevsky, written in 1848 and often considered a novella. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, a hapless and disillusioned man named ...

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Poor Jo!

"Poor Jo!" is a short story by Charles Dickens that appears in his larger work, "Bleak House." The tale revolves around Jo, a homeless and destitute young boy who lives in the s...

by Charles Dickens

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Poor Joanna

"Poor Joanna" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that explores the themes of isolation, social expectations, and the struggles of a woman living in a rural community. The narrative cent...

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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Poultry Meg's Family

"Poultry Meg's Family" by Hans Christian Andersen is a heartwarming tale revolving around the main character, Poultry Meg, who is known throughout the entire town for her chicken farm. This story t...

by Hans Christian Andersen

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story charts the emotional development of the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, who learns the error of making hast...

by Jane Austen

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Prince Bull. a Fairy Tale

"Prince Bull: A Fairy Tale" is a whimsical narrative by Charles Dickens that blends elements of fantasy and morality. The story follows the adventures of a young prince who learns valuable lessons ...

by Charles Dickens

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Princess

by Caitlin Williams

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Prize Money

"Prize Money" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that revolves around the misadventures of a group of friends who become entangled in a betting scheme. The narrative highlights the...

by W. W. Jacobs

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Profitable Business

"Profitable Business" is a thought-provoking short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the complexities of human relationships in the mercantile world. The narr...

by Guy de Maupassant

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Prosper's &Quot;Old Mother&Quot;

"Old Mother" by Bret Harte is a short story that captures the essence of life in the American West during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character of an elderly ...

by Bret Harte

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Psychiatric Truth

by Sabrina Standdown

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Public Life of Mr. Tulrumble

"The Public Life of Mr. Tulrumble" is a satirical short work by Charles Dickens that follows the life and experiences of a fictional character, Mr. Tulrumble, who is an exaggerated representation o...

by Charles Dickens

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Pumpkin Island

Writing stories is my passion in life! It feels wonderful to create something new out of imagination. So, when a boy named Jake sails out to sea on a dare and shipwrecks on a mysterious island, it&...

by Anna Borysova

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Punin and Baburin

"Punin and Baburin" is a novella by the renowned Russian author Ivan Turgenev, written in 1872. The story revolves around two central characters: the introspective Punin, a middle-aged man who grap...

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Purification

"Purification" by Robert Barr is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of morality, redemption, and the quest for self-identity. The story follows the journey of its protagonist as they...

by Robert Barr

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Pyetushkov

"Pyetushkov" is a lesser-known work by Russian author Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, reflecting his profound understanding of human emotions and social dynamics. Set against the backdrop of rural Russia...

by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

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Pygmalion

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1913. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with o...

by George Bernard Shaw

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