The Return of the Native is one of Hardy's most popular novels pioneering such themes as sexual politics, thwarted desire, and the conflicting demands of nature and society, a...

"The Lurking Fear" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft in the horror fiction genre. Written in November 1922, it was first published in the January through April 1923...

This book is based on the confessions of a man to whom God has entrusted rather an unusual ministry: financial support for people who do God's work on Earth and who find...

Sue, Amanda's Taylor’s best friend is getting married, and Amanda is to be her best maid. The only problem is that the best man is a guy that she really despises, the rich and...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The...

Once upon a time there lived a King and Queen. They had three sons, two of them with their wits about them, but the third a simpleton. Now the King had a deer park in which were...

It wasn’t just a favor for Zach and his secretary Elizabeth but also an opportunity for both to be together introducing Marco International Company products and making...

Do we understand the true meaning of Christmas? Dostoyevsky invites us to follow the story of a 6 year old boy trying to survive on a cold winter day. Other stories in this...

Charles King (October 12, 1844 in Albany, New York – March 17, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a United States soldier and a distinguished writer. King was the son of...

“Tonight is only need me and you,” she said. “You want me as badly as I want you,” she said walking towards him.  Taking his hand, She led the...