"The Wreck," a short story by Guy de Maupassant, explores themes of isolation, despair, and the fragility of human life. Set against the backdrop of a shipwreck, the narrative follows a group of su... | Rate it: | |
"The Wreck of the “Catapult”" by Charles Battell Loomis is a thrilling adventure novel centered around a naval shipwreck. The story unfolds as the crew of the Catapult navigates treachero... | Rate it: | |
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"The Wrong House" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that delves into themes of mistaken identity and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a man who, after a chance enc... | Rate it: | |
"The Yarkand Manner" is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, who is better known by his pen name, Saki. Set in a vivid and richly described backdrop, the tale follows the eccentricity of human behav... | Rate it: | |
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"The Yellow Wallpaper" is a short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. | Rate it: | |
"The Young Couple" is a charming story by Charles Dickens that explores the themes of love, companionship, and the challenges faced by young couples. The narrative follows the experiences... | Rate it: | |
The Young Crab and His Mother is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the impact and importance of setting a good example. In the story, a mother crab scolds her son for not walking straigh... | Rate it: | |
"The Young Cupbearer" is a short story by James Baldwin that explores themes of identity, family, and the quest for belonging through the eyes of a young boy. Set in a vibrant yet challenging urban... | Rate it: | |
The Young Ladies’ Young Gentleman "The Young Ladies’ Young Gentleman" is a short, unfinished work by Charles Dickens, written in 1851. The story centers around themes of social class and romantic relationships, exploring ... | Rate it: | |
"The Young Scout" by James Baldwin is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of a young boy discovering his identity and place in the world. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century A... | Rate it: | |
The Young Widow is a novel by Jean de La Fontaine recounting the tale of a recently widowed young woman navigating through her grief and societal expectations. The story explores themes of grief, s... | Rate it: | |
The Youth Who Could Not Shudder "The Youth Who Could Not Shudder" is a lesser-known tale by the Brothers Grimm that revolves around a young man who, despite facing various frightening situations, remains unable to exper... | Rate it: | |
The ‘Throwing-Off’ Young Gentleman "The ‘Throwing-Off’ Young Gentleman" is a lesser-known work by Charles Dickens, often considered part of his broader social commentary on Victorian society. The story focuses on the life and experi... | Rate it: | |
"The Bull" by Hector Hugh Munro, who wrote under the pen name Saki, is a short story that explores themes of human nature and the often absurd interactions between people and animals. The narrative... | Rate it: | |
"The Guests" is a novella by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by his pen name Saki. This darkly humorous story unfolds in the English countryside, where an unexpected and eccentric visitor disrupts ... | Rate it: | |
"Their Girl Josie" is a heartwarming novella by Lucy Maud Montgomery, featuring the spirited and imaginative Josie Pye, a character familiar to fans of the "Anne of Green Gables" series. Set in the... | Rate it: | |
I wrote this story because I was feeling Spooky. The Spooky Season is on. Disclaimer: All descriptions here are from the point of view of a rigid, dry entity like a book. The descriptions in this... | Rate it: | |
"Them Notorious Pigs" is a children's novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery that tells the whimsical story of a group of mischievous pigs who escape from their farm and embark on a series of humorous adven... | Rate it: | |
"Theodole Sabot's Confession" is a novella by Guy de Maupassant that delves into the complexities of guilt, morality, and the human condition. The story is presented as a confession by Theodule Sab... | Rate it: | |
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The book "There is No Doubt About it" by Hans Christian Andersen does not exist. It's possible that there might be some confusion with the titles or authors. Hans Christian Andersen is a famous Dan... | Rate it: | |
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Threatening Letter to Thomas Hood "Threatening Letter to Thomas Hood" is a satirical piece by Charles Dickens that showcases the author's sharp wit and keen observational skills. In this work, Dickens humorously explores the absurd... | Rate it: | |
Three Bullocks and a Lion is a classic fable by Aesop that uses the story of three bullocks and their struggles to escape from a menacing lion to illustrate the power of unity and solidarity. The f... | Rate it: | |
"Three Men of Gotham" is a short story by James Baldwin that explores themes of friendship, identity, and societal expectations. The narrative centers around three men who navigate their ... | Rate it: | |
"Three Portraits" is a novella by Russian author Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, exploring themes of art, identity, and the impact of social change. The narrative revolves around three distinct portraits... | Rate it: | |
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"Three Years" is a short story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and personal growth over time. The narrative follows the life of a young couple, focusing... | Rate it: |

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