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The Black Cat’s Vengeance
A chilling tale of guilt, madness, and a vengeful feline
The Pit and the Pendulum: A Spanish Inquisition Tale
Amid candlelit corridors and ancient stones, a prisoner races against a lethal oscillation
The Library of Babel: An Infinite Labyrinth of Knowledge and Existence
Inside the endless corridors of the Library of Babel, one soul searches for meaning amid infinite words.
Nightfall: The Thousand-Year Eclipse on Astralis
How a Planet Bathed in Eternal Light Prepared for Its Only Night in a Millennium
Hills Like White Elephants: A Conversation at the Desert Station
A minimalist dialogue at a remote desert train station as a couple faces a life-changing choice under the scorching sun
Olivia: The Spirited Little Pig
A heartwarming tale of Olivia the pig’s adventures on the American countryside
Harold and the Purple Crayon: A Journey of Imagination
An uplifting tale of a young boy who creates his own adventures with a single magical crayon
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: Endless Possibilities
A circular tale of how one small act can open doors to untold adventures
Corduroy’s Search: A Heartwarming Teddy Bear Adventure
Corduroy searches a department store for a lost button and finds unexpected friendship and belonging
The People's Machine: Aztec Ingenuity in an American Future
A murder mystery unfolds when ancient Aztec machinery emerges in America, revealing secrets of a lost empire.
Minutes of the Last Meeting
A secret transcript unveils folklore spirits entwined with Tsarist surveillance in an alternate World War I Russia.
The Lute Player: A Tale of Love and Courage
When a faithful wife takes up a humble lute to save her imprisoned king, music becomes more than art—it becomes the key to freedom.
The Lime Tree
A Russian folktale in which a poor cottager’s endless wishes before a magic lime tree reveal the true value of contentment.
Gulliver’s Grand Voyage Through Emerald Isles: A Whimsical Satire of Love, Power, and Human Folly
An Original Fantasy Journey Across the Satirical, Magical Isles of Ireland
Robin Hood: The Hidden Archer of Sherwood
A richly detailed retelling of the legendary outlaw who champions the cause of the poor and stands against tyranny in medieval England.
Beyond the Cerulean Veil: Expedition into the Abyss
An exhilarating undersea journey that plunges into uncharted depths aboard a pioneering submarine
The Three Musketeers: A New Saga of Valor and Friendship
A Riveting Tale of Swordplay, Honor, and Betrayal in 17th Century France
The Count of Monte Cristo: A Tale of Adventure and Vengeance
An immersive journey of betrayal, redemption, and hidden treasure across 19th century France
Journey to the Center of the Earth: A Subterranean Odyssey
A classic 19th-century French expedition into Earth’s hidden core
The Raven's Lament
A Haunting Poem of Midnight Dread, Deep Loss, and the Supernatural
Neuromancer Reborn: A Modern Cyberpunk Saga
Dive into a neon-soaked world of digital heists, rogue AI, and a lone hacker’s fight for freedom
The Sentinel
A Moon mission’s unexpected find opens a gateway to ancient alien wisdom
The Cold Equations: Trial of the Voyager
A gripping tale of a pilot forced to choose between duty and mercy as unyielding laws govern life in the void