"The Burial of the Rats" is a novella by Bram Stoker that explores themes of fear, power, and the macabre. Set in Paris, it follows an unnamed Englishman who becomes entangled in a dark underworld ... | Rate it: | |
"The Bush Undertaker" is a short story by Australian author Henry Lawson, exploring themes of isolation, hardship, and the unique challenges faced by those living in the remote Australian bush. The... | Rate it: | |
"The Butterfly" is a children's fairy tale by renowned Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a butterfly who seeks a flower to marry, embarking on a journey filled with poten... | Rate it: | |
"The Butterfly That Stamped" is a whimsical fable by Rudyard Kipling that tells the story of a butterfly who plays a pivotal role in the dynamics between a proud mother and her son. The tale revolv... | Rate it: | |
"The Byzantine Omelette" is a collection of short stories by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name, Saki. Known for his sharp wit and keen observation of human nature, Saki's stories ofte... | Rate it: | |
"The Cabin Passenger" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that blends humor and maritime adventure. Set aboard a passenger ship, the narrative revolves around a series of encounters and misadventures ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cabuliwallah" is a poignant short story by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of friendship, love, and the passage of time. The narrative revolves around the relationship between a young... | Rate it: | |
"The Cactus" is a short story by O. Henry that explores themes of love, misunderstanding, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a man named Lyman, who is in love ... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Cad" is a short story by O. Henry that combines humor, romance, and social commentary. The narrative revolves around a wealthy and charismatic cad, who, in his quest for adventu... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Gardener" by James Baldwin is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a historical context, the narrative ... | Rate it: | |
"The Caliph and the Poet" by James Baldwin is a thought-provoking exploration of cultural identity, faith, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of contrasting values ... | Rate it: | |
"The Call of the Tame" by O. Henry is a charming short story that explores themes of love, longing, and the clash between urban life and the desire for freedom. Set against the backdrop of a bustli... | Rate it: | |
The Call of the Wild is a short adventure novel by Jack London, published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The centr... | Rate it: | |
"The Camel and the Driftwood" is a collection of fables inspired by Aesop's tales. Jean de La Fontaine uses anthropomorphic animals to illustrate morals and life lessons. In the title story, a came... | Rate it: | |
"The Candle" is a short story by Leo Tolstoy that explores themes of morality, faith, and the fleeting nature of life. The narrative centers around a candle that symbolizes the human soul... | Rate it: | |
"The Canterville Ghost" is a short story by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. | Rate it: | |
"The Captain’s Exploit" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that explores themes of adventure and the unexpected while focusing on the misadventures of a captain. Set against a nautical backd... | Rate it: | |
"The Carter Stuck in the Mud" is a classic tale by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches the values of self-reliance and initiative. The story focuses on a carter who is caught in an unfortunate circums... | Rate it: | |
"The Carter's Wench" is a short story by the renowned French writer Guy de Maupassant, featuring themes of love, desire, and social class. The narrative revolves around a rural man, a carter, who b... | Rate it: | |
"In the realm of Somnium, where moonlit dreams took form, Lyra, a celestial cartographer, mapped the labyrinthine paths of the subconscious. With each stroke of her star-tipped quill, forgotte... | Rate it: | |
"The Castaway" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that follows the life of a shipwrecked sailor who finds himself stranded on a deserted island. The narrative explores themes of isolation, ... | Rate it: | |
"The Castaway" by Rabindranath Tagore is a poignant short story that explores themes of isolation, longing, and the human condition through the eyes of a young orphaned boy named Kiran. After being... | Rate it: | |
The Cat and the Birds is a cautionary tale by Aesop, warning about the danger of being fooled by false flatteries and appearances. It tells the story of a crafty cat who tries to deceive the birds ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat and the Fox" by Aesop is a short fable in which a cat and a fox debate who has the greater amount and variety of clever tricks and strategies. The fox boasts of having a vast number of str... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat and the Fox" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, which focuses on a conversation between a proud fox and a humble cat. The fox boasts of his knowledge of many survival tricks to escape from... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat and the Old Rat" by Aesop is a fable about an old, wise rat and a cunning cat. It centers around the themes of wisdom, cunningness and the value of experience. The cat attempts to trick th... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat and the Old Rat" is a children's book by Jean de La Fontaine that recounts a captivating allegory involving animals. The story centers around a cunning old rat who has kept his wits about ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat and the Rat" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around the cunning cat and the naive rat, and their interactions within their animal kingdom. The book engages re... | Rate it: | |
The Cat and the Two Sparrows is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around the themes of friendship, trust, and deception. The story depicts a cunning cat who befriends two sparrows living ... | Rate it: | |
"The Cat Changed Into a Woman" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that revolves around a cat who transforms into a woman after being loved and adored by a man. The story portrays the truth that inna... | Rate it: | |
The Cat That Walked by Himself "The Cat That Walked by Himself" is a charming children's story by Rudyard Kipling, part of his collection "Just So Stories." In this tale, Kipling explores the origins of the domestic cat through ... | Rate it: | |
The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse "The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse" is a classic fable by Aesop. This tale is about a young mouse who disapproves of his mother's cautious and sceptical attitude towards a seemingly friendly c... | Rate it: |

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