Katherine Leer

On Christmas Eve, Bertie Steffink, a rebellious nephew, finds himself locked in the family's cow-house as a punishment for his unruly behavior. While the rest of the family enjoys the festivities, Bertie is left alone to contemplate his upcoming exile...

David Copperfield is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in serial form between 1849 and 1850 and later as a complete book in 1850. It is widely regarded as one of Dickens's most beloved works and is often considered semi-autobiographical,...

Gabriel-Ernest by Saki is a darkly humorous tale set in the English countryside. The story revolves around a mysterious, feral boy named Gabriel-Ernest who is discovered living in the woods. His presence coincides with a series of disappearances in...

In this comedic tale, the story revolves around a spirited young boy named Hyacinth, whose mischievous nature leads to chaos during a local election. His mother, Matilda, is determined to bring him along to the polling station, despite warnings from...

Dr. Valentine Burke, a charming psychiatrist, manipulates wealthy women for their money. His murder of his lover is exposed by a medium, challenging the societal view of women as powerless. Duration - 15h 42m. Author - Lettice Galbraith. Narrator -...

In "Mark," a short story by Saki (Hector Hugh Munro), the protagonist, Augustus Mellowkent, is a struggling novelist who adopts the pen name Mark Mellowkent at the suggestion of his publisher. This change is intended to create a more appealing...

Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency by Louis de Rouvroy, Duc de Saint-Simon, offers a captivating and scandalous glimpse into the inner workings of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and the subsequent regency.Through Saint-Simon's vivid...

"Oil of Dog" by Ambrose Bierce is a darkly satirical short story that explores themes of greed, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The narrative follows Boffer Bings, a boy whose parents run a morally questionable business: his...

The Antiquary is a novel by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1816, and is part of his Waverley series. The story unfolds in the fictional coastal town of Fairport, Scotland, and centers around Jonathan Oldbuck, an antiquary and collector of historical...

Laurence Sterne's Tristram Shandy is a wildly unconventional novel renowned for its digressive narrative style, humor, and philosophical musings. The story, told in a series of loosely connected chapters, follows the life of Tristram Shandy, a...

"The Lost Sanjak" is a thought-provoking tale in which a man, facing condemnation for his own murder, claims to be a victim of his own education. His unusual defense posits that his lack of specialization and the pressures of societal expectations led...

The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic adventure novel that follows the thrilling exploits of Edward Malone, a journalist determined to prove his worth and win the love of Gladys, who desires an adventurous partner. Set in 1907, Malone...

"The Moonlit Road" is a gothic horror short story by Ambrose Bierce, structured in three distinct parts that reveal the murder of Julia Hetman from multiple perspectives. The narrative begins with Joel Hetman Jr., who returns home from college after...

In Mary Shelley's "The Mourner," Horace Neville encounters the deeply troubled Ellen Burnet, who is shrouded in sorrow from a traumatic past. As he becomes increasingly drawn to her, he learns of her overwhelming guilt linked to her father's death and...

The Open Boat is a short story by Stephen Crane, inspired by his own harrowing experience as a shipwreck survivor. The narrative follows four men—a captain, an oiler named Billie, a cook, and a correspondent—stranded in a small lifeboat after their...

In a quaint rural setting, Octavian Ruttle is a well-meaning but somewhat oblivious man whose life takes a dark turn when he is compelled to kill a tabby cat that has been preying on his chickens. Despite his amiable nature, Octavian feels guilt and...

The Purloined Letter is a psychological thriller by Edgar Allan Poe. A valuable letter, containing a compromising secret, is stolen from a high-ranking government official. Despite the best efforts of the police, the letter remains missing. Detective...

In "The Quest," Saki presents a humorous yet satirical narrative centered around the frantic search for a missing child, little Erik Momeby, at the Villa Elsinore. The story unfolds with Mrs. Momeby in distress over her lost infant, prompting Clovis,...

The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists is a classic novel that exposes the harsh realities of working-class life in early 20th century England. It follows a group of painters and decorators struggling with poverty, exploitation, and the constant threat...

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting narrative poem about a man consumed by grief over the loss of his beloved Lenore. On a dreary night, he is visited by a mysterious raven that perches on a bust of Pallas and repeats the word "Nevermore." As...

In "The Remoulding of Groby Lington," Saki explores the peculiar relationship between humans and their pets through the character of Groby Lington, who becomes increasingly obsessed with the notion that pet owners begin to resemble their animals....

The story revolves around Theophil Eshley, a painter known for his idyllic depictions of cattle, who finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a comical crisis. Living in a picturesque neighborhood, Eshley's tranquil life is disrupted when his neighbor,...

In "The Storyteller" by Saki, the narrative unfolds in a railway carriage where a woman travels with her three young charges—two girls and a boy. Bored and restless, the children incessantly question their aunt, whose attempts to entertain them with a...

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story narrated by an unnamed individual who insists on their sanity while recounting the murder of an old man. The narrator is disturbed by the old man's pale blue eye, which they describe as...