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  June 2010
Ma'ame Pelagie by Kate Chopin
Two sisters dream of restoring the old family home following the Civil War.
- Length: 8 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Locket by Kate Chopin
A Confederate soldier carries a locket around his neck.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  May 2010
In Country by James Ross
Moving day for Danny and his father.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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Beyond The Bayou by Kate Chopin
The woman everyone affectionately calls 'La Folle' has never ventured beyond the bayou near her cabin.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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A Pair Of Silk Stockings by Kate Chopin
Little Mrs. Sommers one day found herself the unexpected possessor of fifteen dollars.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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A Respectable Woman by Kate Chopin
When an old college friend of her husband comes to stay, Mrs. Baroda likes him more than she expected, though she is not sure why.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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The Kiss by Kate Chopin
What feelings lie behind a kiss?
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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Occupation by Charlie Taylor
Jimmy's life changes for ever when the soldiers come to the door.
- Length: 26 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  April 2010
Before/After by Mary McCluskey
The moment when a life changes - and there's no going back.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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Gifts to the Dark Gods by Mary McCluskey
She has everything she needs, everything she ever wanted - why would she risk losing it all?
- Length: 10 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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Swimming Away by Clare Reddaway
Rosie and her Mum have a day at the beach.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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Do You Speak English? by Simon Collings
A tourist couple stray from the beaten track and find themselves out of their depth.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Ancient Burial Grounds of Tonopah by Dan Morgan
Grady drives out into the desert in search of gold.
- Length: 28 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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Abandoned by Guy de Maupassant
On two couples' trip to the seaside a long-held wish is finally fulfilled.
- Length: 9 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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An Uncomfortable Bed by Guy de Maupassant
A man is certain his friends are about to play a practical joke on him ...
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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At the Gate by Myla Jo Closser
A dog comes across a huge, mysterious gate that may just mark the end of his long journey.
- Length: 8 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  October 2009
Background Noise by Alan Beard
A change of life leads to disaster
- Length: 11 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:3 stars
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The Heebie-Jeebies by Alan Beard
Is Barry hallucinating again?
- Length: 9 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:2 stars
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The Card by James Ross
'The only thing I ever got off my old man was a birthday card when I was ten.'
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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The Archipelago by AC Tillyer
They live in the world's safest place, but are seized with an irrational fear. The locals begin to take drastic precautions to protect themselves.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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