Walter Miller

A Lonely Ride by Bret Harte is a short story that captures the essence of a solitary journey through a dark and desolate landscape. The narrative begins with the protagonist boarding a stagecoach in Wingdam, California, on a night that is both ominous...

A man is about to be hanged by Union soldiers during the Civil War. As he faces imminent death, his mind conjures a vivid escape fantasy. Duration - 3h 53m. Author - Ambrose Bierce. Narrator - Walter Miller. Published Date - Thursday, 25 January 2024....

Cross Currents is a short story by Saki (H.H. Munro) that explores themes of love, respectability, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of adventure and misfortune.The narrative follows Vanessa Pennington, who finds herself...

In Saki's short story "Dusk," the narrative unfolds in a park at twilight, symbolically referred to as the "hour of the defeated." The protagonist, Norman Gortsby, reflects on his own sense of defeat while observing the people around him. His solitude...

"Fate" by Saki (H.H. Munro) explores themes of aspiration, class, and deceit through the character of Rex, who is struggling with his financial situation and societal status. The story is narrated in the third person, revealing Rex's desire for a life...

Heart of Darkness is a novella by Joseph Conrad, published in 1899, that explores the profound effects of imperialism and the darkness inherent in human nature. The story is narrated by Charles Marlow, a sailor who embarks on a journey into the Congo...

Moonfleet is an 1898 novel written by English writer J. Meade Falkner. The plot is an adventure tale of smuggling, treasure, and shipwreck set in 18th-century England.John Trenchard is an orphan who dreams of finding Blackbeard's riches. But a...

In "The Bull" by Saki, the story revolves around two half-brothers, Tom and Laurence Yorkfield, who embody contrasting lifestyles and values. Tom is a practical farmer, proud of his small herd and particularly of a vigorous young bull named Clover...

The Mirror of the Sea is a collection of autobiographical essays by Joseph Conrad, published in 1906. It is a personal meditation on his experiences and impressions from his 17 years at sea, told through a series of short stories and musings.Conrad...

In the novel, Jocantha Bessbury finds herself enveloped in a bubble of contentment within her comfortable life in Chelsea. With a charming husband, Gregory, and a beautifully furnished home, she feels serene and satisfied. However, her introspective...

The Prediction by Mary Diana Dods, written under the psuedonym "David Lyndsay", is a captivating tale that delves into the intricate dance between fate and free will. Set against a backdrop of eerie foreboding, the story follows a protagonist who...

"The Seven Cream Jugs" is a short story by British writer Saki (H.H. Munro) that satirizes social hypocrisy and the dangers of passing judgment on others. The story centers around the wealthy Pigeoncote couple, who have just celebrated their 25th...

The Unrest-Cure, a short story by Saki (H.H. Munro), satirizes the upper-class society of early 20th-century England through the lens of humor and absurdity. The narrative centers around Clovis Sangrail, a witty and mischievous young man who visits...

The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson is a chilling tale of survival and the unknown. A ship becalmed in the Pacific is approached by a mysterious voice in the darkness. A lone man in a rowboat, starving and desperate, begs for food but...

Uncle Tom's Cabin is a powerful anti-slavery novel that follows the lives of several characters caught in the brutal institution of slavery in the United States. Central to the narrative is Uncle Tom, a devout Christian and gentle soul, whose...