The Brown Fairy Book
The Prince and the Three Fates
by Andrew Lang
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
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Moby Dick
Chapter 87: The Grand Armada
by Herman Melville
The crew of the Pequod encounters a herd of sperm whales, but finds itself hunted before it can launch the harpoon boats.
Florida Trails
Chapter IX: “In A Florida Freeze”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 6
by Mary Shelley
Victor recovers after reading the concerned letter from Elizabeth and introduces Henry to his professors. However, even the sight of chemical equipment makes Victor uneasy. He awaits his father’s letter to facilitate his return to Geneva.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVII
by Jane Austen
An engagement announcement causes at uproar.
Main Street
Chapter 25
by Sinclair Lewis
Will feels that Carol does not appreciate him and wonders whether other women would still find him attractive. Complaining of a backache, Maud Dyer visits Will's office. Will receives an invitation from Nat Hicks. Will's relationship with Maud continues to escalate.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 2
by Stephen Crane
Henry perceives his comrades to all be fearless and is fearful that he is a coward at heart. Henry reflects on his life back at his mother's farm. A conversation with a fellow soldier only amplifies Henry's anxiety.
Florida: Essays and Poems
Spanish-American War: The Rough Riders in Tampa
by Theodore Roosevelt
The Rough Riders’ time in Tampa is filled with misunderstandings which they deal with as best they can.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 45: Between Hampshire and London
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Sir Pitt and Lady Jane visit the Rawdon Crawleys in London. Rebecca's attention to Sir Pitt does not sit well with Lady Jane.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 8: A Hand at Cards
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross is reunited with her long lost brother. Carton comes up with a plan to help Darnay and coerces Barsad into helping him.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 2: The Falling Star
by H.G. Wells
News of the Martian landing begins to spread, although many refuse to believe it.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Jelly-Bean
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Jelly-Bean, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story following Jim Powell, an excessive gambler and outcast who has given up on polite society, as he tries to impress his new love interst, Nancy Lamar.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 31: Involves a Critical Position.
by Charles Dickens
With the police having arrived to assess the situation, Miss Rose and the surgeon attempt to protect Oliver from being connected with the burglary.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 16: The Exodus from London
by H.G. Wells
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.
The Castle of Otranto
Chapter V
by Horace Walpole
Manfred is expelled and all is concluded.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 1: Marseilles—The Arrival
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
In Marseilles, France the Pharon sailing ship docks, while a crowd of people watch. Dantes, meets with Monsieur Morrel, the ship's owner and discusses with him the sullen mood of the sailors.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVI: “Clifford’s Chamber”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.
Main Street
Chapter 22
by Sinclair Lewis
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter I: “The Adventure of the Empty House”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter VIII: “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
David Copperfield
Chapter 18: A Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 6
by Ross Kay
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 17: An Underwater Forest
by Jules Verne
The men reach the forest, where they encounter the various wildlife of the area.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 6: Hundreds of People
by Charles Dickens
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.