The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 108: The Judge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 8
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo secretly observes the interaction between Phoebus and Esmeralda, eventually intervening with violent measures.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 10: “Flop and the Turtle”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly went to school, Flop stayed home and played. He found a stone and gave it to his mom to use as a doorstop. A mean egg-dog comes by to eat his mom’s pies. The stone began to talk and explained that he was a frozen turtle. The turtle bit the dog and it ran away.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 15: Impeached
by Charles Dickens
Neville is questioned in regards to Edwin's whereabouts. Mr. Grewgious' delivers the news of Edwin and Rosa's decision not to wed to Jasper.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 19: The Rock
by Hugh Lofting
Jip, having picked up the scent of the boy's uncle, guides the ship to his location.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 33: Roman Bandits
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Signor Pastrini tells Franz and Albert the tales of Luigi Vampa.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 63: The Dinner
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
During his dinner part the Count of Monte Cristo speaks about the history of the Auteuil house.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 24: The Secret Cave
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After being left alone on the Island of Monte Cristo, Dantes searches for the treasure of Cardinal Spada.
The Prince
Chapter 17: Concerning Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether it is Better to Be Loved than Feared
by Niccolo Machiavelli
How the use of compassion and the inducement of fear should be employed to preserve power.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 3: “The Arrival of the Wizard”
by L. Frank Baum
The arrival of the great Wizard to the palace.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLII: “Reminiscences of Miriam”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda bids Kenyon never to speak of Miriam
American Short Fiction
Rip Van Winkle
by Washington Irving
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
The year is 1482 and by virtue of Claude Frollo's promotion to archdeacon of Josas, Quasimoto has been appointed the bell ringer, a position that brings him great pleasure as well as great pain.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIV: "A Night of Terror"
by Kirk Munroe
The weather changes Ribault’s plans. Menendez takes advantage of a land route. Rene saves others, but isn't safe himself.
Dracula
Chapter 13
by Bram Stoker
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
The Jungle
Chapter 19
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis returns with a midwife, but the baby is dead and Ona is dying. After Ona's death, Jurgis leaves the house intending to drink.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 3: “Pinky’s Rubber Ball”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly and Flop were playing soldier in the forest, baby Pinky played alone. A fox spied her and carried her away to the forest. Pinky squealed for her brothers and tossed them her rubber ball to wet the fox. They filled the ball with water and squirted the fox.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 6: General Polynesia
by Hugh Lofting
The Terrible Three fight valiantly against the Bagjagderags, but cannot hold back the enemies superior numbers. Polynesia, now in charge of an army of her own, rises to the occasion.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Calpurnia makes a request of Caesar after having an unsettling dream. Decius confides a secret in Caesar.
Great Expectations
Chapter 16
by Charles Dickens
Pip begins to suspect Orlick in the attack on his sister.
The Jungle
Chapter 6
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is told the history of his house, only to learn it is neither new or bought at a fair price. Ona and Stanislova secure jobs. Jurgis and Ona begin planning for their wedding.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 16: A Strange Attack
by Laura Lee Hope
After a struggle, Mr. Dunn is finally rescued. The troupe encounters a strange animal while traveling downstream.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Little Red-Cap (Little Red Riding Hood)
by Grimm Brothers
Little Red-Cap travels through the dangerous forest to visit her grandmother.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 4: “How Curly Helped Mother”
by Howard R. Garis
The pig children help their mother do the laundry. When she leaves to help a sick neighbor, Curly decides to surprise her and finish the laundry. When he tries to hang up a large pillowcase, the wind picks him up into the air and into a tree.
The Jungle
Chapter 4
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.