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Sense and Sensibility

Chapter IX

by Jane Austen

The family is now settled at Barton Cottage, and much happier there than they were at Norland after Mr. Dashwood’s death. A new and intruiging stranger is introduced that captures the attention of many.

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.

Babbitt

Chapter 19

by Sinclair Lewis

George's unethical practices continue to bring him monetary gain. A former employee threatens to reveal George's corrupt business practices. While on a business trip, George encounters Gerald Doak.

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.

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.