"The Mystery of the Hacienda" by Bret Harte is a captivating tale set in the American West, weaving elements of adventure, intrigue, and romance. The story follows the enigmatic happenings at a sec... | Rate it: | |
I wrote story because I love watching murder mysteries. I find it intriguing and worrisome that most murders aren't solved. | Rate it: | |
"The Name-Day" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative revolves around a young girl named Beryl who, tired of the monotony of country... | Rate it: | |
The Neighbouring Families is a delightful collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and the significant impact of societal and familiar rel... | Rate it: | |
"The New Villa I" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of social class, human relationships, and the nuances of everyday life. Set in a small Russian town, the narrative... | Rate it: | |
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I came up with this randomly after school. This is a story about the journey of a rat, told in the third person. | Rate it: | |
"The Nice Little Couple" is a charming tale by Charles Dickens that explores the lives of a modest but endearing couple navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"The Night Before Thanksgiving" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a charming short story that captures the warmth and anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Set in a small New England town, the narrative ... | Rate it: | |
"The Nightingale" by Hans Christian Andersen is a charming children's tale that narrates the story of an emperor who loves the captivating song of the nightingale. Hearing the bird's beautiful tune... | Rate it: | |
"The Nightingale and the Rose" is a poignant short story by Oscar Wilde that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of beauty. The tale follows a passionate nightingale who he... | Rate it: | |
"The Noble Savage" is a satirical work by Charles Dickens that explores themes of human nature, societal norms, and the conflict between civilization and primitivism. Through a series of vivid char... | Rate it: | |
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The North Wind and the Sun is a well-known fable by Aesop that teaches about the superiority of persuasion over force. In the story, the North Wind and the Sun debate over who is more powerful. To ... | Rate it: | |
"The North Wind's Malice" by Rex Ellingwood Beach is a gripping adventure novel that unfolds in the rugged wilderness of the North, where survival and human spirit are tested against the backdrop o... | Rate it: | |
The Nursery "Alice" is a shortened version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll adapted by the author himself for children "from nought to five". | Rate it: | |
"The Oak and the Reed" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that teaches about humility and understanding our limitations. The story features a mighty oak that mocks a frail reed for its weakness. How... | Rate it: | |
The Oak and the Reeds is a classic fable by Aesop cautioning against arrogance and pride. It tells the tale of a strong oak tree that mocks the surrounding reeds for their weakness and flexibility.... | Rate it: | |
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"The Occasional Garden" is a collection of stories by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This anthology showcases Munro's signature wit and satirical style, presenting a series o... | Rate it: | |
"The Octopus Marooned" is a short story by O. Henry that blends humor with a touch of poignancy. The narrative centers around a peculiar incident involving an octopus that finds itself st... | Rate it: | |
The Old Bachelor's Nightcap is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about an elderly bachelor living in old Copenhagen who clings to his childhood nightcap as a symbol of his unfulfilled life. T... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Brown Horse" by David Cory is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of a gentle and wise old horse. Through his experiences, the tale conveys themes of fri... | Rate it: | |
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The Old Cat and the Young Mouse The Old Cat and the Young Mouse is a classic fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of wisdom, experience, and cunning. The story involves an old, clever cat who fakes his own death to t... | Rate it: | |
The Old Chest at Wyther Grange "The Old Chest at Wyther Grange" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming short story that explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. Set in the picturesque setting of Wyther Grang... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Church Bell" is a short, poignant story by Hans Christian Andersen about the life journeys of a church bell. It recounts its creation, installation, ringing at significant events, and fina... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Couple" is a charming, yet poignant story by Charles Dickens that explores the lives of an elderly couple navigating the challenges and joys of growing old together. Through exqu... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Farm" by O. Henry is a short story that captures the nostalgia and simplicity of rural life. It explores themes of memory, the passage of time, and the longing for the past through the len... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Fellow's Letter" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a charming and contemplative story that explores themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the passage of time. Through the correspondence of an elde... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Grave-Stone" by Hans Christian Andersen is a short story that embodies the powerful themes of love, sacrifice, redemption, and historical legacy. Serving as a contemplation about our ties ... | Rate it: | |
"The Old Horse" is a poignant short story by Leo Tolstoy that reflects on themes of aging, compassion, and the bond between humans and animals. The narrative revolves around an old horse that has o... | Rate it: |

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