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Madman's Diary
A classic short story exploring societal oppression and human cruelty.
Madman's Diary
A classic short story exploring societal oppression and human cruelty.
Hurry Hurry
A poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of time.
Hurry Hurry
A poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of time.
The Letter to the Northern Mountain
A letter expressing profound disappointment and the severing of ties with a friend.
The Letter to the Northern Mountain
A letter expressing profound disappointment and the severing of ties with a friend.
Retreating Figure
A deeply personal and touching essay that reflects on the author's complex emotions toward his father.
Retreating Figure
A deeply personal and touching essay that reflects on the author's complex emotions toward his father.
The Lazy Tax
In a village crushed by poverty and corruption, a widowed mother and her son struggle to survive.
The Lazy Tax
In a village crushed by poverty and corruption, a widowed mother and her son struggle to survive.
In Memory of a Lost Child
A father faces guilt, grief, and helpless rage.
In Memory of a Lost Child
A father faces guilt, grief, and helpless rage.
Stealing Lotus
Villagers outwit a cocky young landowner during a moonlit lotus heist.
Stealing Lotus
Villagers outwit a cocky young landowner during a moonlit lotus heist.
The Tell-Tale Heart
A unnamed narrator tries to convince the reader of his sanity.
The Tell-Tale Heart
A unnamed narrator tries to convince the reader of his sanity.
The Boarded Window
In a remote forest cabin, a man named Murlock faces a terrifying experience after the death of his wife.
The Boarded Window
In a remote forest cabin, a man named Murlock faces a terrifying experience after the death of his wife.
The Selfish Giant
A giant learns joy by sharing his garden with children, turning winter into spring.
The Selfish Giant
A giant learns joy by sharing his garden with children, turning winter into spring.