"The Bashaw and the Merchant" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that encapsulates themes of business ethics, fairness, and wisdom. The story unfolds around an unjust Bashaw (a high-ranking official... | Rate it: | |
"The Bashful Young Gentleman" is an unfinished short story by Charles Dickens, showcasing his characteristic wit and humor. The narrative revolves around a timid young man who struggles with his ba... | Rate it: | |
"The Bat and the Two Weasels" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that centers around a bat who gets caught in the nests of two weasels on separate occasions. The bat cleverly convinces each weasel t... | Rate it: | |
The Bat and the Weasels is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the benefits of resourcefulness and adaptability. In the story, a bat falls into the nest of weasels who plan to eat him. He ... | Rate it: | |
The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck "The Bat, the Bush, and the Duck" is a captivating book written by Jean De La Fontaine that revolves around the intertwining lives of three different creatures - a bat, a bush, and a duck. This boo... | Rate it: | |
The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening "The Bear and the Amateur of Gardening" is a captivating story that utilizes animal characters to deliver a meaningful life lesson. The narrative showcases Jean de La Fontaine's exceptional interpr... | Rate it: | |
"The Bear and the Bees" by Aesop is a classic fable that teaches about the repercussions of rash actions. The tale narrates the story of a bear who irascibly attacks a hive of bees after one stings... | Rate it: | |
"The Bear and the Two Friends" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that explores themes of friendship and loyalty. The narrative revolves around two friends who bump into a bear while walking in the ... | Rate it: | |
A major recounts a tale of a young soldier during the great war. A tale of dehumanization and survival and how they correlate. A story of why war makes men mad. | Rate it: | |
I was inspired by my dad who wrote a short story that got published last year. He got diagnosed with MS after being sick all last year. | Rate it: | |
"The Beauties I" is a collection of short stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, showcasing his keen observations of human nature and society. Through a series of vignettes and character studies, Chek... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bed" by Guy de Maupassant is a captivating short story that explores themes of love, desire, and betrayal. The narrative revolves around a couple, a married man and his mistress, who share a n... | Rate it: | |
This was inspired by my beautiful best friend and girlfriend, who not only survived years of abuse, but has also thrived as a mother, partner, nurse, and shining light. | Rate it: | |
The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet "The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet" is not a book but one of Aesop's Fables that tells the story of a time when the bees and wasps lost their wits and decided to go to the hornet for advice. Throu... | Rate it: | |
The Beetle Who Went on His Travels "The Beetle Who Went on His Travels" is a captivating children's book by famed author Hans Christian Andersen. The story centers around an adventurous young beetle who doesn't want to settle for hi... | Rate it: | |
"The Beggar" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of compassion, societal attitudes toward poverty, and the complexity of human relationships. The narrative revolves aro... | Rate it: | |
"The Beggar" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of poverty, dignity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows the encounter between a weal... | Rate it: | |
"The Begging-Letter Writer" is a short story by Charles Dickens that explores themes of poverty, social class, and the impact of charity. The narrative follows a writer who is asked to compose begg... | Rate it: | |
"The Beginning of Birds" by Julia Darrow Cowles is a poignant and beautifully woven narrative that explores themes of resilience, identity, and the connections between human experiences a... | Rate it: | |
The Beginning of the Armadillos "The Beginning of the Armadillos" is a charming children's story by Rudyard Kipling, part of his "Just So Stories" collection. It narrates the whimsical tale of how armadillos came to be. Set in a ... | Rate it: | |
A story of stars, souls, and half-hearts. | Rate it: | |
"The Bell" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a distant, splendid bell that rang out in the forests. People from all walks of life - the king, priests, peasants, and children... | Rate it: | |
"The Bell of Atri" by James Baldwin is a beautifully illustrated children’s tale that tells the story of a kind and just prince who values the importance of compassion and fairness. Set i... | Rate it: | |
This enchanting fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a quiet little church bell that falls into the sea. This magical bell has the power to play mesmerizing melodies that lure t... | Rate it: | |
"The Bell-Ringer of Angel's" is a short story by Bret Harte that revolves around the life of a mysterious bell-ringer in the mining town of Angel's Camp. Set against the backdrop of the California ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Bequest" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that blends humor and intrigue, centering on the theme of unexpected inheritance. The narrative follows a character who receives a peculiar ... | Rate it: | |
To my dad | Rate it: | |
"The Bet" is a thought-provoking short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of morality, isolation, and the value of human life. The narrative revolves around a wager between a wea... | Rate it: | |
"The Bet" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a thought-provoking short story that explores themes of human nature, conviction, and the morality of wealth and capital punishment. The narrative unfolds th... | Rate it: |

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