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The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

"The Warlord of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1918, is the third novel in the Barsoom series. The novel follows Carter’s relentless quest to rescue his beloved Dejah Thoris, who is imprisoned in the Temple of the Sun.

BY Celsius 233
September 19, 2024
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Satire

The War Prayer by Mark Twain

"The War Prayer," a short story by Mark Twain, was published posthumously in 1916. Twain, known for his sharp wit and incisive satire, uses this narrative to critique the blind patriotism and moral contradictions inherent in war.

BY Celsius 233
July 19, 2024
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Adventure Mystery

The Treasure in the Forest by H.G. Wells

"The Treasure in the Forest" by H.G. Wells crafts a tale of greed, adventure, and the dire consequences of pursuing ill-gotten wealth. Set in a lush, tropical landscape, the story follows two men, Evans and Hooker, as they embark on a perilous quest to recover hidden treasure.

BY Celsius 233
July 19, 2024
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Adventure Science Fiction

The Thames Valley Catastrophe by Grant Allen

"The Thames Valley Catastrophe" by Grant Allen is a gripping tale of survival and disaster, published in 1897. Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic geological event, the story unfolds through the eyes of a government clerk.

BY Celsius 233
July 19, 2024
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Science Fiction

The Star by H.G. Wells

"The Star" by H.G. Wells, published in 1897, is a gripping science fiction short story that illustrates a catastrophic celestial event and its profound impact on Earth.

BY Celsius 233
July 19, 2024
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Mystery Psychological Supernatural

The Spider by Hanns Heinz Ewers

"The Spider" is a chilling mystery novella by Hanns Heinz Ewers, published in 1915. The story is set in Paris, in the small Hotel Stevens on Rue Alfred Stevens. The narrative centers on a peculiar series of suicides that occur in room #7 of the hotel.

BY Celsius 233
July 8, 2024
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Adventure Historical Romance

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy

"The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emma Orczy, published in 1905, is a thrilling tale set during the French Revolution. The novel captures the tumultuous period of the Reign of Terror, where the guillotine claimed numerous victims among the French aristocracy.

BY Celsius 233
July 8, 2024
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Adventure Biographical Satire

The Road by Jack London

"The Road," written by Jack London, is a memoir published in 1907 that provides a vivid recounting of the author's experiences as a hobo in the 1890s.

BY Celsius 233
July 8, 2024
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Mystery Psychological Supernatural

The Power of Darkness by Edith Nesbit

"The Power of Darkness," a short story written by Edith Nesbit in 1905, blends elements of horror and psychological thriller around the chilling wager between two friends set against the backdrop of the Musée Grévin, a wax museum renowned for its lifelike and deathlike exhibits.

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July 8, 2024
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Psychological Supernatural

The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe

"The Pit and the Pendulum," written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842, is a harrowing tale set during the Spanish Inquisition. The story delves into the psychological and physical tortures endured by the unnamed narrator.