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by Saki
It is said that when a Cernogratz dies in the family castle, the wolves in the forest howl all night long ... but Baroness Gruebel, new owner of Cernogratz castle, is sceptical.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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The story of Miss Merriam, the lovely, capable cashier at Hinkle's.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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Virtually unprompted, Ellen - the lady's maid - reveals her history, habits and beliefs to a tired visitor.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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An older woman goes for a walk in the park.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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'I fancy there are few persons living today who ever knew the secret of that window, but I am one, as you shall see.'
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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by Saki
Witty and insightful tale of a memorable day in the life of a determined child.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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So you think he's mad? Nervous? True! - but you should see how wisely he carries out his plan.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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A Confederate soldier carries a locket around his neck.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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Story which promotes the argument that a pure, sober and honest man cannot compete against a prodigal son.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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by Saki
Octavian Ruttle's guilt over his killing of a chicken-stealing cat is not helped by the growing hatred of its owner's children.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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A compilation of the facts and testimonies of witnesses following the return of a dedicated shop keeper from the dead.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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Late one night, a mysterious man witnesses the strangely silent movement of a large army.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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A shepherd who lives a simple but happy life under the watchful eye of the god Hastur begins to question the meaning of his existence.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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A man rich enough to despise everything that money can buy goes out and tries to want something that he can't pay for.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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An artist and a businessman travel from the west to seek their fortunes in New York.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars