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British Classic Short Stories

Read British classic short stories, detective mysteries, supernatural tales and fantasy. Discover original-language works by established literary authors.

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Gavon's Eve

An atmospheric supernatural tale of fear and uncanny events.

By E. F. Benson
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Caterpillars

A complete original English tale of the uncanny from a 1912 collection of Edwardian supernatural stories.

By E. F. Benson
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Between the Lights

A complete original English tale of the uncanny from a 1912 collection of Edwardian supernatural stories.

By E. F. Benson
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At Abdul Ali's Grave

A complete original English tale of the uncanny from a 1912 collection of Edwardian supernatural stories.

By E. F. Benson
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The Stanway Cameo Mystery

The Stanway Cameo Mystery: complete original-language literary text.

By Arthur Morrison
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The Quinton Jewel Affair

The Quinton Jewel Affair: complete original-language literary text.

By Arthur Morrison
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The Mezzotint

The Mezzotint: complete original-language literary text.

By M. R. James
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