"The Grey Parrot" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that revolves around the humorous and chaotic events triggered by the wit of a talkative parrot. Set in a domestic environment, the narrative expl... | Rate it: | |
TW: this is not for the slight of heart. This is a dystopian science fiction war story, and it involves a lot of gore and dark moments. Read at your own discretion. | Rate it: | |
"The Growing Up of Cornelia" is a coming-of-age novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that follows the life of young Cornelia, a spirited and imaginative girl navigating the challenges of adolescence. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"The Guardian Angel" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that revolves around a lighthearted and whimsical tale of an angel who intervenes during a critical moment in a man's l... | Rate it: | |
"The Guests of Mrs. Timms" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a charming short story that revolves around the experiences of a group of women gathered at a seaside boarding house run by the amiable Mrs. Timms... | Rate it: | |
I wrote this story after an evening trying different foods in NY. Describing the sensations of eating the foods and setting this experience in an unlikeable place with an obsessed character seemed ... | Rate it: | |
"The Hand" by Guy de Maupassant is a haunting short story that explores themes of obsession, guilt, and the supernatural. The narrative follows a man who becomes increasingly disturbed after discov... | Rate it: | |
"The Hand That Riles the World" is a short story by O. Henry that explores themes of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of urban life, th... | Rate it: | |
"The Happy Family" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming tale about a snail family living in a burdock forest. The book narrates their life, challenges, adventures, and aspirations. It’s a vivid... | Rate it: | |
The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale an... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare and His Ears" is a classic fable by Aesop that teaches important life lessons. The story revolves around a Hare who is shamed for his long ears and decides to hide them away from everyone... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare and the Frogs" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that uses animals to deliver a message about perspective and fear. In the story, a frightened hare disturbs a gathering of frogs while run... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic fable by Aesop that centers on a race between the fleetfooted hare and the slow yet steady tortoise. Overconfident in his speed, the hare takes a nap mid-ra... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic adaptation of Aesop's fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story features a vain and fast hare who dares a seemingly slow tortoise to a race. Despite the hare'... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare the Partridge" is a collection of fables written by Jean de la Fontaine that delivers messages about morality and human nature. It centers around the life of a hare and a partridge, exami... | Rate it: | |
"The Hare's Ears" is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine which addresses pride, humility, and the courage to be true to oneself, even in the face of ridicule or rejection. The story revolves aro... | Rate it: | |
"The Hares and the Frogs" is a short fable by Aesop that delivers a powerful message about perspective and fear. In this tale, a group of hares, overwhelmed by their own fears and anxieties, decide... | Rate it: | |
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"The Haunted House" is a novella by Charles Dickens, published in 1859. The story unfolds through a series of interconnected narratives told by various characters who visit a mysterious, ... | Rate it: | |
The Hawk, the King, and the Falcon "The Hawk, the King, and the Falcon" is not a book but a fable by Jean de La Fontaine. The story revolves around a hawk and a falcon, both prized possessions of a king. This fable teaches significa... | Rate it: | |
The Head and the Tail of the Serpent "The Head and the Tail of the Serpent" by Jean de La Fontaine is a part of La Fontaine's well-known collection, Fables. This particular fable is a tale about a snake with a disputing head and tail,... | Rate it: | |
"The Head of the Family" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous and engaging short story that explores the dynamics of family life and the intricacies of domestic relationships. The narrative cent... | Rate it: | |
"The Head-Gardener's Story" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant narrative that explores themes of love, longing, and the transient nature of happiness. Through the perspective of a dedicated h... | Rate it: | |
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"The Heathen" by Jack London is a short story that explores themes of love, morality, and the clash between civilization and primal instincts. The narrative follows the complex relationship between... | Rate it: | |
"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that explores themes of innocence, suffering, and redemption through the eyes of a young girl named Nastasya. Set during the Chri... | Rate it: | |
"The Hedgehog," a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known by his pen name Saki, explores themes of social conventions and the nature of intimacy through its satirical lens. The narrative unfol... | Rate it: | |
The Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the Lion The Heifer, the She-Goat, and the Lamb, in Partnership with the Lion is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that gently uses animals to point out human faults and lessons. The novel chronicles the partn... | Rate it: | |
"The Heir of the Mchulishes" by Bret Harte is a short story that delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of the American West... | Rate it: | |
"The Helpmate" is a poignant short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative centers around the life of a ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Hen" by Hector Hugh Munro, known by his pen name Saki, is a short story that blends humor with social commentary. The narrative revolves around a hen that becomes the subject of a debate betwe... | Rate it: |

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