Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1898, about a snobbish young woman's rejection of a young man's advances because of what she perceives to be his absurd surname, Snooks.
Montezuma’s Daughter
Novel by H. Rider Haggard published in 1893, the last of his best work.
More Ghost Stories
Collection of seven short stories by the English medievalist and author M. R. James, first published in 1911.
Mother Haggy
Witch of St. Albans, best-known for her salve to restore the hymen.
Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance
Ghost story by M. R. James, first published in 1911, about a strange maze and temple on a recently inherited estate in Wiltshire.
Mr. Brisher’s Treasure
Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1899, a morality tale of greed and hypocrisy.
Mr. Ledbetter’s Vacation
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.
Newgate calendar
Genre of publications chronicling the crimes and punishments of notorious criminals.
Newgate novel
Early form of sensation literature, drawing its inspiration from the Newgate Calendar, first published in 1773 and containing biographies of famous criminals.