"The Radio Alarm" by David Cory is a captivating children's novel that explores themes of adventure and friendship. The story follows a young boy who discovers a magical radio that h... | Rate it: | |
"The Radio Story" by David Cory is a captivating tale that explores the early days of radio broadcasting. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, readers are introduced to the excitement... | Rate it: | |
"The Ragged Rabbit Giant" by David Cory is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of a whimsical giant rabbit who is large in size but has a heart full of kindness. ... | Rate it: | |
"The Rake-Off" by O. Henry is a humorous short story that explores the themes of deception, rivalry, and the unpredictable nature of fortune. The plot revolves around a group of poker players who e... | Rate it: | |
The Rat and the Elephant is a children's fable by Aesop that tells the story of a tiny rat and a mighty elephant. The book details how the rat, though small, is able to help the elephant when ... | Rate it: | |
The Rat and the Elephant is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that underlines the moral that size does not define importance. The story narrates an encounter between a rat and an elephant, where the e... | Rate it: | |
"The Rat and the Oyster" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that conveys moral lessons through a cleverly woven tale. The story is about a rat who, having only experienced life in the barn, ventures... | Rate it: | |
The Rat Who Retired From the World "The Rat Who Retired From the World" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a rat who, tired of the dangers and troubles of the world, decided to retire to a secluded residence. ... | Rate it: | |
"The Raven" by Brothers Grimm is a fairy tale that tells the story of a queen who gives birth to a son that turns into a raven due to a curse. Her son as a raven flies away, but promises to send he... | Rate it: | |
The Raven and the Fox is a classic French fable by Jean de La Fontaine. This tale of cunning and trickery presents the story of a raven who, despite having outsmarted a whole host of other animals,... | Rate it: | |
The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle "The Raven Who Wished to Imitate the Eagle" is a fable by Jean de la Fontaine that tells a cautionary tale about envy and imitation. The story revolves around a common raven who aspires to live the... | Rate it: | |
"The Read One and the Other" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of desire, deception, and the intricacies of human relationships. The narrative revolves around a romantic tr... | Rate it: | |
"The Real and the Make-Believe" is a collection of stories by Rex Ellingwood Beach that explores the intricate boundaries between reality and imagination. In this engaging anthology, Beach delves i... | Rate it: | |
"The Recessional" by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, is a short story that explores themes of social class, irony, and the complexities of human behavior. Set against the back... | Rate it: | |
Le Rouge et le Noir is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbrin... | Rate it: | |
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"The Red Room" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a captivating short story that explores themes of isolation, personal growth, and the complexities of human emotion. Set in a seemingly ordinary room, the ... | Rate it: | |
"The Red Roses of Tonia" is a charming short story by O. Henry that weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human emotion. Set against a backdrop of romantic intrigue, the narrati... | Rate it: | |
"The Red Shoes" by Hans Christian Andersen is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a poor girl named Karen who is adopted by a rich old lady. She becomes spoilt and insists on wearing a pai... | Rate it: | |
The Redemption of John Churchill "The Redemption of John Churchill" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a compelling short story that explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships. Set in a rural Can... | Rate it: | |
The Reformation of James Reddy "The Reformation of James Reddy" is a short story by Bret Harte that explores themes of redemption and transformation in a Western setting. The narrative follows the character of James Reddy, a man... | Rate it: | |
"The Relic" is a novella by French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of obsession, desire, and social critique. The story follows a woman named Mademoiselle Claire, whose life is entangled... | Rate it: | |
"The Relics" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. The narrative centers on the protagonist's encounter with a collection of obje... | Rate it: | |
"The Remarkable Rocket" is a charming fairy tale by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a boastful and self-absorbed firework. The rocket believes itself to be destined for greatness and ... | Rate it: | |
The Remoulding of Groby Lington "The Remoulding of Groby Lington" is a satirical tale by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. The story revolves around the character of Groby Lington, a conservative and somewhat pompous landown... | Rate it: | |
"The Renunciation" is a poignant novella by Rabindranath Tagore that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for spiritual fulfillment. The story follows the character of a young woman na... | Rate it: | |
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"The Requiem" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a poignant short story that explores themes of grief, loss, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of a funeral, the narrative delves into the... | Rate it: | |
"The Rescue" by David Cory is a thrilling adventure that follows the daring exploits of a young boy and his loyal dog as they embark on a quest to save a stranded shipwreck survivor. Set ... | Rate it: | |
"The Reticence of Lady Anne" is a captivating short story by Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki. Set in Edwardian England, the narrative explores themes of social conventions, personal identity,... | Rate it: | |
"The Return" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a poignant short story that explores themes of longing, nostalgia, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a small New England town, it follows the ... | Rate it: | |
"The Return of Hester" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption. The story centers around Hester Gray, a strong-willed and passionate woman who returns to her... | Rate it: |

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