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.

Under the Knife

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

A Vision of Judgement

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1899, about the Biblical day of judgement.

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.

In the Avu Observatory

Short story by H. G. Wells, about an attack by a large bat-like creature on an assistant at an observatory in Borneo.

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 New Accelerator

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1901, concerning the effects of a fictional drug designed to speed up the human nervous system.

The Story of Miss Moppet

Children’s story about teasing, featuring a kitten and a mouse. Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, it was published by Frederick Warne & Sons for the 1906 Christmas season.