Winesburg, Ohio
The Thinker, concerning Seth Richmond
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Seth Richmond and his friendship with George Willard.
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Dracula
Chapter 25
by Bram Stoker
The pursuit continues, with the men waiting for the boat carrying Dracula’s box. Unfortunately, they are outsmarted by the Count.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 13: Both at Their Best
by Charles Dickens
With the arrival of the Christmas recess, Edwin and Rosa come to an agreement in regards to their relationship. Edward devises a plan to break the news to Jasper.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part IV”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore travels to Limmeridge house to appeal to Mr. Fairlie. Mr. Fairlie behaves exactly as expected, much to Mr. Gilmore's dismay.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 23”
by Mark Twain
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 11
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward makes a plea for the women’s release. Magua’s true intentions become more apparent. Hawkeye arrives just in time.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 10: “Walks About Tallahassee”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 8: Jo meets Apollyon
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo's refusal to invite Amy has unintended consequences. A near tragedy brings the sisters back together.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter III
by Ann Radcliffe
The Baron imprisons Osbert and Alleyn. Alleyn soon returns to Athlin with stories of his escape.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XIX: "What Happened to Jerry"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The friends determine they must come to Jerry’s aid. Bluff and Frank wade ashore, while Will and Joe stay with the boat. They find evidence of Jerry, but are unable to find the boy himself. Finally the discovery of Jerry’s location is made.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVIII: “Off the Coast of North Carolina”
by Oliver Optic
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 5: Of Our Methods of Recognizing One Another
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author explains how inhabitants of Flatland recognize each other.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 38”
by Mark Twain
Tom continues to complicate Jim's escape with unnecessary plans.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 21: A Quarrel About an Heiress
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Old Osborne has his own plan for George. George defies his father wishes.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 2: "The Big Bobsled"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story the Toyman that is a friend to the three children has a mysterious secret in his workshop that keep the boys guessing and therefore, entertained.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 21: “How the King Changed His Mind”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the King of Bunnybury watch the royal subjects do tricks and acts of merryment. Each time, the king commented on how much he hated being king but loved all the extra things that came with it. The king changes his mind and decides to stay, but Dorothy scolds him for being unhappy all the time. He agrees to change his ways and soon Dorothy, Bellina, and Toto are off again.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Leather Funnel”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A story in which dreams are effected by objects that retell the purpose they served. In this tale of terror, a leather funnel tells the tale of a horrbile execution.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Premature Burial
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator's strange condition causes him to develop an acute fear.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 109: The Assizes
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The people of Paris begin arriving at the trial of Benedetto.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 16: Shortage of Air
by Jules Verne
In order to avert tragedy, Captain Nemo takes drastic action.
The Pink Fairy Book
The Flying Trunk
by Andrew Lang
A merchant’s son spends his inheritance frivolously. He is lucky enough to get a present from a friend - a flying trunk. He uses the trunk to meet a princess, and to try to impress her. He tells the sultan and sultana a story, which pleases them. He puts on a fireworks display to impress all the people, but doesn’t consider the consequences.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
First Inaugural Address, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1801
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, presented in Washington, D.C. in March of 1801.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 9: The Evening of the Bethrothal
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort heads back to Madame de Saint-Meran's in the Place du Grand Cours and prepares for a trip to Paris. Mercedes stops by Villefort's home, and is offered no answers.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XVI
by Jane Austen
Marianne is up crying the whole of that night, and is absolutely inconsolable and overly dramatic in her grief.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter I: "Under Sealed Orders"
by Captain Quincy Allen
A group of four boys find that their winter break promises more excitement than they could have hoped for. Frank lets his friends know that they have an opportunity for an adventure, traveling Florida by boat.