Bram Stoker
The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker Summary
Mystery Supernatural

The Jewel of Seven Stars – Bram Stoker (1903)

The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker explores ancient magic and horror as an Egyptologist’s obsession leads to eerie, supernatural events.
Bram Stoker
The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker Summary
Supernatural

The Lair of the White Worm – Bram Stoker (1911)

The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker blends folklore and horror as a rural legend of a serpentine terror comes to life in eerie fashion.
Fritz Leiber
Change War
The Big Time by Fritz Leiber Summary
Science Fiction

The Big Time – Fritz Leiber (1958)

The Big Time by Fritz Leiber delves into time travel and war, exploring the moral and psychological consequences of altering history.
William Golding
452. The Spire - William Golding (1964)
Historical Psychological

The Spire – William Golding (1964)

The Spire by William Golding explores faith and ambition as building a cathedral spire tests fragile foundations—both literal and moral.
E Nesbit
The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit Summary
Adventure Fantasy Young Adult

The Book of Dragons – Edith Nesbit (1899)

The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit is a charming collection of fantasy stories where dragons and adventure captivate both children and adults.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa
In a Grove by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa Summary
Mystery Psychological

In a Grove – Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1922)

In a Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa unravels a murder through conflicting testimonies, exploring truth, perception, and human fallibility in a masterful narrative.
Edgar Allan Poe
A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe Summary
Adventure Psychological Supernatural

A Descent into the Maelström – Edgar Allan Poe (1841)

A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping tale of survival, blending natural terror with sublime beauty amid Norway’s whirlpool.
DH Lawrence
The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence Summary
Classics Psychological Romance

The Virgin and the Gipsy – DH Lawrence (1930)

The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence examines desire and societal constraints through a young woman’s transformative encounter with a gypsy.
Philip K Dick
The Skull by Philip K. Dick Summary
Science Fiction

The Skull – Philip K Dick (1952)

The Skull by Philip K. Dick presents a mind-bending tale of time travel, paradoxes, and the predestined role of a man tasked to change history.
Thomas Hardy
Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy Summary
Romance Supernatural

Desperate Remedies – Thomas Hardy (1871)

Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy intertwines romance, suspense, and secrets in a tale of love, deceit, and moral dilemmas.