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Chaos and death continue to overtake the spread as vessels become jammed on the river. The narrator's brother witness the arrival of another cylinder, and later attempts to escape on a steamer. The Thunder Child battles with the tripods.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 20

by Mary Shelley

Victor becomes a slave to his fears and destroys his work on the second creature incurring the wrath of the monster. The monster threatens him and Victor decides to continue on with Henry. He dumps the remains of the second creature in the ocean and is accused of a murder committed the night before.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 23

by Jack London

The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.

The Crimson Fairy Book

“The Six Hungry Beasts”

by Andrew Lang

The animals of the forest are hungry. The fox manages the best of all the beasts because he is clever enough to trick them into giving him their family members and other animals.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XVI. BOLDLY DOWN THE CRATER

by Jules Verne

The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 4”

by Oscar Wilde

Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.

Behind the Scenes

Chapter 9: Behind the Scenes

by Elizabeth Keckley

Elizabeth describes her interactions with new freedmen and freedwomen in the White House. Mrs. Lincoln's debts continue to grow.

Moby Dick

Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin

by Herman Melville

Ahab continues to enquire about the white whale. The Pequod's catch puts the crew at risk.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 26”

by Mark Twain

Huck takes the money from the dauphin, intending to return it to the Wilks family.

The Professor

Chapter 12

by Charlotte Brontë

A discussion of the various females he comes in contact with at the school. William overhears an important conversation.

Main Street

Chapter 21

by Sinclair Lewis

Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 50: Contains a Vulgar Incident

by William Makepeace Thackeray

The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.

Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades

Chapter XVII: “An Entertainment on the Key”

by Kirk Munroe

Everyone celebrated the return of Quorum and the boys. A feast and entertainment were planned.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Chapter XIII: “The Adventure of the Second Stain”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Lord Bellinger and Trelawney Hope come to Holmes to explain about a stolen document. When Watson tells Holmes that one of his known spies has been murdered, they must solve the case.

The War of the Worlds

Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 13: How I Fell in with the Curate

by H.G. Wells

The machines return to the Common, instead of proceeding to London. Additional cylinders continue to arrive daily. The Narrator travels down river, arriving at Middlesex.