A Victorious Union
Chapter XVI: “The Lieutenant’s Daring Exploit”
by Oliver Optic
Each ship attempts their own plan to foil the other. The men behave as gentlemen once the victor is determined.
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Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 21
by Mary Shelley
Victor finds that the murdered man is his friend Henry, who has the mark of the monster’s hands on his neck. Victor goes into convulsions, falls ill, and remains in prison. His father stays with him until he is found innocent.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 15
by W.H.G. Kingston
The pattern of revenge continues.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 101: Locusta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Valentine discovers who has been poisoning the occupants of the Villefort house.
Moby Dick
Chapter 73: Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk Over
by Herman Melville
After the killing of a right whale, Fedallah makes a suggestion.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 5
by W.H.G. Kingston
The group travels the coast, gaining familiarity with the Florida wildlife.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVII: “Fishing for Sharks”
by Kirk Munroe
The boys learn a lesson about shark fishing. The group meets up with the keeper of the house of refuge and his dog.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter VI: “Pineapples and Sponges”
by Kirk Munroe
After fishing, Sumner and Worth go ashore to rest until morning. After breakfast, they were again on their way.
The Professor
Chapter 22
by Charlotte Brontë
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
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 Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 87: The Challenge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert visits Monsieur Danglers to ask about the accusations against his father.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
A chance meeting of the Capulets and Montagues results in armed conflict on the streets of Verona. Benvolio informs the elder Montague of his Romeo's condition.
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 Sea-Wolf
Chapter 21
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
William Wilson
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator tells of the circumstances that led to his dramatic change of temperament.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
After dinner, Mattie and Ethan talk. Although she is absent, Zeena's presence is still felt in the house.
Agnes Grey
Chapter VII: Horton Lodge
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Snow-White and Rose-Red
by Grimm Brothers
Two sisters provide assistance to a bear in distress.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XXI: The School
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey tries to convince herself to abandon thoughts of hope regarding Mr. Weston. A letter arrives from Rosalie.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVI: "Has-se Receives the Token"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se recieves the token and sets out to rescue his friend. E-chee, Has-se and Yah-chi-la-ne enter the Seminole camp.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter III: “The Adventure of the Dancing Men”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Elsie marries Hilton Cubitt and tells him not to ask her about her past. She gets a letters from the United States and pictures of small dancing men start appearing everywhere around her. Holmes is brought in to get to the bottom of the pictures. From then on, things get worse until Holmes cracks the case.
Great Expectations
Chapter 12
by Charles Dickens
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventure of the Cardboard Box"
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 31: In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
With the party now stranded at Fort Kearney, Fix presents a proposal to Phileas. The travelers continue heading east but still do not arrive in time to board the China.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 6: The Greek Islands
by Jules Verne
Land, Conseil, and Aronnax continue to discuss the possibility of escaping the Nautilus, although some are more enthusiastic than others.