"The Stranger's Appeal" is a short story by O. Henry that showcases the author's signature wit and keen observation of human nature. The narrative revolves around an unexpected encounter between a ... | Rate it: | |
"The Strategist" by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki, is a satirical novella that explores themes of strategy, deception, and the complexities of human behavior. Set against the... | Rate it: | |
The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean The Straw, The Coal, And The Bean is a short tale by The Brothers Grimm, which tells the story of three unusual companions - a straw, a piece of coal, and a bean. All three manage to escape their t... | Rate it: | |
"The Strike at Putney" is a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that delves into themes of social justice, community resilience, and the struggle for workers' rights. Set in the early 20th century, the s... | Rate it: | |
"The Student" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores themes of faith, knowledge, and human connection. The narrative centers on Vanya, a young theology student who has just finis... | Rate it: | |
Jack Norman had no idea he was Silas Gyde's sole heir—until the multimillionaire was killed by an anarchist's bomb and Jack found himself the richest man in New York. The inheritance included a war... | Rate it: | |
I wrote this story as I was walking somewhere. It was foggy and the street lights were on, even though it was the middle of the day. That doesn't happen very often. | Rate it: | |
"The Sun and the Frogs" is a collection of fables by Jean de La Fontaine. The book creatively narrates the stories of various animals, highlighting the unique strengths, weaknesses, and individual ... | Rate it: | |
"The Sun's Heat" is a lesser-known short story by Leo Tolstoy that delves into themes of human suffering, existential reflection, and the quest for meaning in life. Through the narrative, Tolstoy e... | Rate it: | |
"The Sun-Dog Trail" is a collection of short stories by Jack London that captures the essence of adventure in the wilderness. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Yukon environment, these tales e... | Rate it: | |
"The Sunbeam and the Captive" is a beautifully woven fairy tale by celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The narrative explores the journey of a sunbeam as it navigates through shadows ... | Rate it: | |
"The Sunday Excursionist" is a short story by O. Henry that showcases his signature wit and clever narrative style. The story follows two men who embark on a leisurely Sunday trip to escape the mon... | Rate it: | |
"The Supreme Night" is a poetic exploration by Rabindranath Tagore that delves into themes of love, solitude, and the profound interconnectedness of existence. Written with Tagore's characteristic ... | Rate it: | |
"The Surly Guest" is a thought-provoking piece by James Baldwin that delves into the complexities of race, identity, and belonging in America. The narrative presents the conflicting emotions and ex... | Rate it: | |
"The Swallow and the Crow" is a classic fable by Aesop that imparts moral lessons through simple animal tales. In this story, the crow and swallow argue over which is the superior bird. The crow tr... | Rate it: | |
"The Swallow and the Spider" is a fable by Jean de La Fontaine that tells the story of a swallow that gets caught in the spider’s web. Despite the imminent danger, the swallow pleads its case to th... | Rate it: | |
"The Swan and the Cook" is a satirical short story by Jean de La Fontaine. Drawing on the traditional animal fable, the narrative revolves around a swan saved by a cook from being slaughtered and c... | Rate it: | |
"The Swan's Nest" by Hans Christian Andersen is a compilation of five fairy tales, a common form of storytelling literature for children, that have moral lessons embedded in their narrative. These ... | Rate it: | |
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"The Swedish Match (The Story of a Crime) I" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that delves into themes of morality, guilt, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop o... | Rate it: | |
The Swineherd is a fairy-tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a prince who disguises himself as a swineherd to win the love of a vain and arrogant princess. In order to win her over, he creates ma... | Rate it: | |
"The Sword of Damocles" is a thought-provoking short story by James Baldwin that explores themes of power, privilege, and the precarious nature of happiness. The tale centers around the a... | Rate it: | |
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The Tailor of Gloucester is a children's book by Beatrix Potter that tells the charming story of a poor tailor who gets help from a group of mice to complete an exquisite coat for the mayor’s weddi... | Rate it: | |
"The Taking of Captain Ball" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a short story that captures a moment in the life of a small coastal community in New England. The narrative revolves around the character of Cap... | Rate it: | |
"The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter. It follows the story of a young rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, as he and his cousin, Peter Rabbit, venture into the garden of M... | Rate it: | |
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a charming children's story by Beatrix Potter. It follows the innocent yet misguided Jemima, a domestic duck who, desperate to hatch her own eggs, escapes fro... | Rate it: | |
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter is a children's story that follows the titular character, a frog, on an adventurous fishing trip. Despite the seemingly calm day, Mr. Fisher enc... | Rate it: | |
"The Tale of Mr. Tod" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book telling the story of two of her most notorious characters, Mr. Tod the fox and Tommy Brock the badger. The book revolves ... | Rate it: | |
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle is a charming children's book by Beatrix Potter. The story follows a young girl named Lucie, who spends her time looking for missing handkerchiefs. Her search lea... | Rate it: | |
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is a children's book written by Beatrix Potter. It tells the story of a tidy little wood mouse named Mrs. Tittlemouse who spends her days cleaning and keeping her ... | Rate it: | |
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter that follows mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he gets into, and is chased about, the garden ... | Rate it: |

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