Tales of Space and Time

Collection of three short stories and two novellas by H. G. Wells, first published in 1899.

The Man with a Nose

Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about a man’s reflections on his unsightly nose.

The Jilting of Jane

Short story by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about an episode in the romantic life of a young maidservant who is engaged to be married.

The Treasure in the Forest

Short story written by H. G. Wells and published in 1897, about the fate of two men who steal a treasure map from a Chinaman.

The Presence By the Fire

Short story written by H. G. Wells published in 1897, about a man who comes to believe that he is being visited by the spirit of his dead wife.

Answer to Prayer

The last short story written by H. G. Wells, published in 1937, about an archbishop who develops doubts about his relationship with God.

The Ash-tree

Ghost story by M. R. James, published in 1904, about the vengeance of a witch against her accuser.