Essays & short stories (91 pages found in this category)


The Sea Raiders

Short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1896, about a raid by an unknown species of octopus-like creatures on the south coast of England.

The Shopman

Essay by H. G. Wells published in 1894, about a visit to a draper's shop and an infuriating shop assistant.

The Spoils of Mr. Blandish

Redirected to "The Rajah's Treasure".

The Star

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1897, about a near collision between a comet from outer space and the Earth.

The Stolen Bacillus

Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about an anarchist who steals what he believes to be a tube of cholera bacteria to poison London's water supply, but which is in reality harmless.

The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents

Collection of 15 short stories by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895.

The Stolen Body

Short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1898, about two paranormal researchers one of whom loses his body to an evil spirit.

The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost

Short story by H. G. Wells about a man who dies after re-enacting the masonic passes he had seen a ghost use to disappear.

The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham

Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1896, about a young man whose body is taken over by an elderly philosopher.

The Temptation of Harringay

A short story by H. G. Wells, published in 1895, about an artist who paints a man's head that comes to life and criticises his work.