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Essays & short stories (92 pages found in this category)

Under the Knife

Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1896, about an out of body experience while under anaesthetic.

Wayde’s Essence

Short story by H. G. Wells, about a prominent politician who learns that the drug he has been taking for the last 17 years to dispel all self-doubt is in reality distilled water.

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