The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 3
by Edith Wharton
Archer and May officially announce their engagement.
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In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men discover the site of an ambush. Rochford reappears.
David Copperfield
Chapter 30: A Loss
by Charles Dickens
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
Dracula
Chapter 21
by Bram Stoker
Renfield reveals his involvement in the events surrounding Dracula. Mina and Harker are victims of Dracula’s plan.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 17: “How Siegfried Lived in Nibelungen Land”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried’s life in Nibelungen.
The Iliad
Book 3: The Duel of Menelaus and Paris
by Homer
The Trojans and Achaeans come to an agreement in an attempt to establish peace. Paris and Menelaus face each other in battle, but outside forces intervene on the outcome.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 10: “How the Cuttenclips Lived”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends continue to explore and come upon the Cuttenclips, a paper doll town. They meet Miss Cuttenclip, a real girl who makes the town from magic paper. Shaggy Man sneezed and the group decided to leave the town before they did any further harm.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 19: Shadow on the Sun-Dial
by Charles Dickens
Jasper's visit to Rosa leaves her feeling terrified.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twentieth Night: The Lions of the North Wind”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 89: A Nocturnal Interview
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Mercedes (Madame de Morcerf) visits the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 26
by Jack London
Hump, assisted by Oofty-Oofty, tends to the wounded sailors. Hump, Captain Larson, and Maud discuss temptation and the soul over dinner. Hump attempts to intervene after encountering Larson and Maude in outside his cabin. Overcome by pain, Captain Larsen collapses. Hump, feeling that he can no longer stay on board the Ghost, gathers supplies and sets his course for Japan accompanied by Maud.
Main Street
Chapter 33
by Sinclair Lewis
Will requests that Carol no longer talk with Erik, hoping to avoid the spread of rumors throughout town. Erik's sudden departure greatly affects Carol. Carol and Will decide to take a vacation from Gopher Prairie.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Valiant Little Tailor
by Grimm Brothers
By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 16: "He That Took the City"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The Toyman is in bad humor and Marmaduke is able to cheer him up his friendship.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 26: Israel Hands
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim and Hands get into a fight. Jim is pinned to the mast as he shoots Hands.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 5: Old Abe's Conversion
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Reverend Abram Dixon's only son, Robert, becomes a minister by going to college. When he comes home to visit Robert proves to his father that his way of preaching is as effective as his fathers, even though they have very different views.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXI
by Jane Austen
In this chapter, Austen writes a gentle satire on the manners of the upper class.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 11: “The Yankee in Search of Adventures”
by Mark Twain
A maiden comes to the castle needing help rescuing 45 other women from three giant brothers. The king assigns it to the Yankee. The woman agrees to personally show him the way. He is dressed in his suit of armor and is on his way.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Great Expectations
Chapter 45
by Charles Dickens
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 13: The Hundred Days
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Napoleon returns to Paris for his hundred day rein. Morrel visitis Villefort to plead for Dantes' release.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 18
by Jack London
After the passing of the storm, the Ghost surveys the area for lost ships and crew. Captain Larsen forcibly adopts new crew members, while continuing to terrify and mistreat his crew. Johnson and Leach finally attempt an escape aboard a sealing boat, setting sail for Japan, the discovery of which, prompts pursuit by Captain Larsen. As the Ghost approaches a nearby boat, Hump prepares to intervene with violence if necessary.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 7: “The Crooked Man”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes calls Watson to witness his last move in a case about the murder of a colonel. His wife is the prime suspect because they were having an argument when he died.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The New Catacomb”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.