Short story by H. G. Wells about a schoolmaster who, to prove his courage to himself, burgles a house while on holiday, leading him into a strange adventure.
Mr. Skelmersdale in Fairyland
Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1901, about a young man who falls asleep one midsummer's night and wakes to find himself in Fairyland.
Of a Book Unwritten
Redirected to "The Man of the Year Million".
Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad
Ghost story by M. R. James published in 1904, about a mysterious whistle found on a beach in Suffolk.
On the Choice of a Wife
Essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, offering advice to young men on choosing a wife.
Pollock and the Porroh Man
Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about a murdered witch-doctor whose severed head haunts the man responsible for his death.
Select Conversations with an Uncle
Collection of 12 humorous conversations between George and his uncle, and two reminiscences, by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895.
Tales of Space and Time
Collection of three short stories and two novellas by H. G. Wells, first published in 1899.
The Apple
Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1896, about a schoolmaster who comes into possession of an apple from the Tree of Knowledge.
The Argonauts of the Air
Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about the disastrous first flight of a heavier-than-air flying machine.