PDF Books in Fiction Short Stories
The Mystery of Choice
by Robert W. ChambersThe Mystery of Choice is a collection of short stories written by Robert W. Chambers, an American author of supernatural fiction works noted for his magnum opus "The King in Yellow". This collection contains eight classic tales most of them set in Breton in France, are distinguished by an atmospheric use of natural scenery. The co..
The Cask of Amontillado
by Edgar Allan PoeThe Cask of Amontillado is a mystery story of the narrator who buried his friend alive as revenge against his insult by him. This short horror story is written by the American mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe, who is known as the inventor of detective fiction writings. Among his many mystery short stories notable include The Black Cat, Th..
The Masque of the Red Death
by Edgar Allan PoeThe Masque of the Red Death is a gothic fiction short story written by the American author Edgar Allan Poe known for his mystery short tales such as The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Black Cat , and The Imp of the Perverse. The Masque of the Red Death narrates the story of the Prince Prospero, who attempts to escape from ..
Twice Told Tales
by Nathaniel HawthorneTwice Told Tales is a collection of short stories written by the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, best remembered for his works such as The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables, Mosses from an Old Manse, and A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. More than 30 short stories which were published previously in various forms have been c..
The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon
by Washington IrvingThe Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon is a collection of short stories and essays written by American writer Washington Irving who is known for his magnum opus “The Legend of Sleepy Hallow”. He started using the pseudonym "Geoffrey Crayon" in this book and went on to use throughout his career. This collection of stories includes “The broken heart’, “L..
Life in the Iron-Mills; Or, The Korl Woman
by Rebecca Harding DavisLife in the Iron-Mills is a short story written by Rebecca Blaine Harding Davis who was one of the prominent writers of realism genre. Her works had been praised by most important literary figures like Emily Dickinson and Nathaniel Hawthorne, however forgotten by the literary world after her death.Life in the iron mills is a feminism based wor..
The Observations of Henry
by Jerome K. JeromeThe Observations of Henry is a collection of tales written by the American humorist Jerome K. Jerome, known for this humorous travelogue Three men in a boat. This tales had been narrated by the waiter Henry to the author about the person known to him and how they solved their romantic issues. Jerome K. Jerome had tough time in climbing to the..
Beyond Lies the Wub
by Philip K. DickBeyond Lies the Wub is a science fiction short story written by Philip Dick which narrates the incidents inside a space travel. Inspite of weight constraints and stiff opposition from Captain Franco, Peterson bought a pig like creature for its taste of food. During the travel they were surprised to know the creature named Wub is capable..