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The Secret Garden

Chapter 17: “A Tantrum”

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Mary awakens to hear Colin screaming and throwing a tantrum from inside his room. She is summoned to his room and scolds him for screaming. She tells him that she hates him and he should go on screaming forever. She then looks at his back claiming that there is nothing wrong with it. Colin realizes for the first time that his affliction is largely in his head.

The Grey Fairy Book

A Fairy’s Blunder

by Andrew Lang

A thoughtless fairy enchants a fountain without considering the effects of the enchantment. Beyond destroying the town, the mistake takes effect against the young wards of another fairy. The fairies try to discover a way to undo the mistake and reunite the young lovers.

Babbitt

Chapter 20

by Sinclair Lewis

Concerned for his friend's well-being, George waits for Riesling at his hotel room only to find out that things are not as they seem.

The King of the Golden River

Part 2

by John Ruskin

Gluck’s two evil brothers decide to become blacksmiths after the Southwest Wind prevents rain from touching the farmland. Gluck is forced to melt down his gold mug which is the King of the Golden River. He offers Gluck advice on how to turn the river to pure gold with holy water and warns him of the consequences should he add unholy water.

Dracula

Chapter 6

by Bram Stoker

Mina and Lucy arrive at Whitby. Dr. Jack Seward journals about his lunatic client Renfield. Mina is concerned that she has not heard from Jonathan. Lucy is beginning to act strangely in her sleep.