The Secret Life of Walter Mitty James Thurber “We’re going through!” the captain shouted. His voice sounded like ice breaking. He was wearing a dark blue uniform, and his navy hat was pulled down over one of his cold gray eyes....
THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE Hughie Erskine was a good-looking man. Hughie Erskine was the best-looking gentleman in London. He had curly brown hair, grey eyes and a handsome face. He also had many friends. However, Hughie Erskine did not have much...
The Five Orange Pips Short story by Arthur Conan Doyle Chapter one The Story of Uncle Elias In September 1887 my wife was visiting some of her family, so I was staying with my old friend Sherlock Holmes in Baker Street....
Story The Diary of a Young Girl By Anne Frank CHAPTER ONE Saturday, 13 June 1942 On Friday, 12 June, I woke up early at six o’clock; it was my birthday. I’m not allowed to get up then, so...
Chapter one Robin Hood becomes an Outlaw Robin Hood was born near the end of the 12th century. His real name was Robert. He was the son of the Earl of Huntingdon. At that time, England had many problems. King Richard...