Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Case of Lady Sannox”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 48: The Flight of Sikes.
by Charles Dickens
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
Florida: Essays and Poems
First Colonists in Florida
by J.T. Headley
The author describes the first inhabitants of Florida and the gruesome battles.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 26: The Pont du Gard Inn
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes visits Caderousse in disguise.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 16: Devoted
by Charles Dickens
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 17: The “Thunder Child”
by H.G. Wells
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 Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXVII
by Charlotte Brontë
After falling asleep for a short while, Jane awakes to the realization that she must leave Thornfield. When she steps out of her room, she finds Rochester waiting in a chair on the threshold. To Rochester’s assurances that he never meant to wound her, and to his pleas of forgiveness, Jane is silent, although she confides to the reader that she forgave him on the spot. Jane suddenly feels faint, and Rochester carries her to the library to revive her. He then offers her a new proposal—to leave England with him for the South of France, where they will live together as husband and wife. Jane refuses, explaining that no matter how Rochester chooses to view the situation, she will never be more than a mistress to him while Bertha is alive. Rochester realizes that he must explain why he does not consider himself married, and he launches into the story of his past.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 10
by James Weldon Johnson
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 3
by Jonathan Swift
The author sent for to court. The queen buys him of his master the farmer, and presents him to the king. He disputes with his majesty’s great scholars. An apartment at court provided for the author. He is in high favour with the queen. He stands up for the honour of his own country. His quarrels with the queen’s dwarf.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 22: “The Holy Fountain”
by Mark Twain
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 34: The Colosseum
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Franz and Albert ask their host, Signor Pastrini to procure a cart and ox for them, since a carriage cannot be found during Carnival. After a short while Signor Pastrini returns with an invitation to join the Count of Monte Cristo's carriage.
Common Sense
Part 4
by Thomas Paine
The author's opinion of the current governing ability of American.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 6: “Pearl”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 9: “El Cristo de la Calavera”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
Alonso de Carillo and Lope de Sandoval are lifelong friends who compete for the love of the town’s most beautiful woman. The competition ends with a surprise ending. Alonso de Carillo y Lope de Sandoval son amigos desde ni?os y como adultos competen por el amor de la mujer mas linda del pueblo. La competencia termina en un final sorpreso.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XV: “An Aesthetic Company”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A large group of artists, englishmen, tourists (as well as Kenyon, Hilda, Donatello, and Miriam) gather together for an exhibit.
Moby Dick
Chapter 9: The Sermon
by Herman Melville
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
The Jungle
Chapter 28
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis attends another political meeting and is revitalized by the message.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 19: “A Fairy-Duet”
by Lewis Carroll
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part VII”
by Wilkie Collins
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
The Wind in the Willows
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
by Kenneth Grahame
Rat and Mole are find a missing child with the help of a mythical creature.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 9
by Edith Wharton
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 55: In Which the Same Subject is Pursued
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky awakes to find that her situation has changed. Lady Jane gives Sir Pitt a choice. Rawdon receives some favorable news.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.