The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox "The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of teamwork and deception. A lion, an ass, and a fox become hunting companions. The lion, being the king, instructs the oth... | Rate it: | |
The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox "The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox" is a fable by Aesop that emphasizes the theme of greed and selfishness. The story revolves around a lion and a bear that fiercely fight over a slain stag. Exhauste... | Rate it: | |
The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of deceit, cruelty, and the abuse of power. In the tale, a lion, reigning as king, falls ill and promises to r... | Rate it: | |
The Lioness and She-Bear is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, focused on the feuds and power struggles between two strong, fearless female animals: a lioness and a she-bear. The tale serves as a crit... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Black Doll" is a heartwarming short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery that explores themes of love, identity, and compassion. The narrative follows a young girl named "a little black doll,"... | Rate it: | |
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The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily "The Little Brown Book of Miss Emily" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming collection of stories that revolves around the life of a young girl named Emily Byrd Starr. Set in the fictional communit... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Cask" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of desire, regret, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a chance encounte... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Elder-Tree Mother" is a charming fairy tale penned by Hans Christian Andersen. The story revolves around a little boy who falls sick and is cheered up by his grandmother with a warm mug... | Rate it: | |
The Little Fish and the Fisherman The Little Fish and the Fisherman is a story that follows an old fisherman who catches a small fish. The little fish pleads with the fisherman to let him go, promising he will grow bigger and be a ... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Kenwigs" is a short story by Charles Dickens, featured in his collection "The Mugby Junction." The tale centers around the Kenwig family, particularly the lively cha... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Match-Seller" is a touching short story by Hans Christian Andersen about a young, impoverished girl who, on a freezing New Year's Eve, tries to sell matches in the street. As she tragic... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless fairy tale that narrates the story of a young, beautiful mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea to gain a human soul. Af... | Rate it: | |
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"The Little Mountain Goat" by David Cory is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of a young mountain goat as it explores its rugged wilderness home. Through themes... | Rate it: | |
"The Little Peasant" is a folk tale by The Brothers Grimm that tells the story of a clever and cunning peasant who manages to outwit everyone around him, from his unfaithful wife to the k... | Rate it: | |
In a bustling city, Alex buys an old locked from an old antique shop. Despite the warnings of its curse, Alex is drawn to its charm. Long-lost memories return back, and through their journey togeth... | Rate it: | |
"The Log" (originally "Le Flot") by Guy de Maupassant is a captivating short story that explores themes of love, passion, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of nature, it tells the t... | Rate it: | |
"The Lollipop Tree" by David Cory is a charming children’s story that invites readers into a whimsical world where imagination flourishes. The narrative follows a young protagonist who di... | Rate it: | |
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"The Long Voyage" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores the themes of adventure, loss, and the human spirit. The narrative follows a sailor who embarks on a journey across the... | Rate it: | |
"The Looking-Glass" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of self-perception, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Through the lens of an intim... | Rate it: | |
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"The Lost Sanjak" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative revolves around themes of colonialism, adventure, and the in... | Rate it: | |
"The Lost Ship" by W. W. Jacobs is a captivating tale that combines elements of adventure and mystery. The story follows a group of sailors and their quest to uncover the truth about a sh... | Rate it: | |
"The Lottery Ticket" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of greed, ambition, and the fragility of happiness. The narrative follows a couple, Ivan and his wife, who disc... | Rate it: | |
"The Love of Long Ago" is a touching novella by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of nostalgia, lost love, and the passage of time. The story follows the protagonist as he reminisces about a p... | Rate it: | |
The Loveliest Rose in the World "The Loveliest Rose in the World" is a children's story by renowned author Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the tale of a Queen who is on her deathbed seeking to see the loveliest rose in the worl... | Rate it: | |
"The Lover of Men" is a work in progress by James Baldwin that explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Baldwin delves into the emotional and psychological la... | Rate it: | |
"The Loving Couple" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships. The narrative follows a devoted couple whose deep a... | Rate it: | |
"The Luck of Roaring Camp" is a short story by Bret Harte, first published in 1868. Set during the California Gold Rush, the narrative follows a rough mining camp populated by rugged men who experi... | Rate it: | |
"The Luck of the Bogans" is a charming story by Sarah Orne Jewett that explores themes of fortune, community, and resilience in a rural setting. Through the eyes of its characters, the narrative de... | Rate it: |

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