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This historical novella was first published in 1836 in the fourth issue of the literary journal Sovremennik. It is a romanticised account of Pugachev’s Rebellion in 1773-1774, which was the principal revolt in a series of popular rebellions that took place in Russia after Catherine II seized power in 1762. It began as an organised insurrection of Yaik Cossacks headed by Yemelyan Pugachev, a…- 3.0 K • Jun 11, '26
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Col. Bonsal’s confidential notes & diary, published with the encouragement of Pres. Wilson, depict the hopeless complexities of making peace among the small nations previously absorbed in the three former European empires at the end of World War I. This book has chapters featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 902 • May 15, '26
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“Peasant Tales of Russia” by Vasilii Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and experiences of Russian peasants, capturing their struggles, beliefs, and social dynamics through rich storytelling and vivid characters. Translated by Claud Field. This collection has all stories featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 11.8 K • Mar 19, '26
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- In 1942, an Antwerp family named Hartmann lost everything. Eighty years later, their granddaughter Eva is still waiting for it back. Rowan Voss is an independent antique picker who notices the wrong things in the right order. At a provincial Belgian auction, they find a small silver salt cellar — excellent provenance, excellent chasing, and a weight that isn’t quite right. The deeper Rowan…
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When Sir Charles Baskerville is found suspiciously dead, his friend, Dr. James Mortimer asks Sherlock Holmes to look into the death. While the cause of death is determined to be a heart attack, Mortimer suspects foul play and fears that Sir Charles’s nephew and sole heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, may be in danger next. At the center of the investigation is the curse of…- 2.3 K • Mar 22, '26
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Anakin is a cleric for the Draconic gods Bahamut and Tiamat who works Department of Adventuring. The DOA handles magical crimes and threats to the United States of America. It seems an ancient evil, one that hasn’t been seen nor heard from in over a century, has returned. Moloch, the Queen of the Undead, has returned to plague the world. Can Anakin and a…- 2.7 K • Mar 23, '26
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Seasons of Smoke is a reflective, literary nonfiction work that explores presence, resilience, and the emotional landscapes we navigate in everyday life. Through grounded storytelling and clear, accessible prose, the book examines how people move through pressure, change, and personal truth. It is written to help readers slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find clarity in the middle of complexity. This book has chapters featured…- 935 • Mar 25, '26
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Alderian was founded on deception. Seventeen-year-old James learns that the surface world is vibrant and thriving—but the rulers of his subterranean city have concealed this reality for ages. Now, with everything hanging in the balance, a single decision could alter the course of humanity for eternity. This story has chapters featured on this site, containing a total of words.- 226 • Mar 28, '26
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- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, or a Brief Relation of the Exceeding Mercy of God in Christ to his Poor Servant John Bunyan is a Puritan spiritual autobiography written by John Bunyan. This book has all chapters featured on this site, containing a total of words.
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39 Experiments. 100 Million Dead. You and Your Children Could Be Next. They promised equality. Free healthcare. Free education. A better world for everyone. They always do. Then the shelves go empty. The lines grow long. The walls go up. And the one man who always eats well tightens his grip on power. Venezuela had more oil than Saudi Arabia. Today its people are…- 1.8 K • Apr 15, '26
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