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  April 2010
The Lull by Saki
Mrs. Durmot invites the politician Latimer Springfield round, with the aim of taking his mind off the upcoming elections, a mission her niece Vera takes very seriously.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Treasure Ship by Saki
The Duchess of Dulverton sends an errant nephew to search for underwater gold.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Ushuaia Rabbit by Fernando Sorrentino
The narrator captures a rare rabbit-like creature, thought to be extinct for over a century.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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The Boar-Pig by Saki
The Stossens encounter more problems than expected when they try and crash a garden party through an apparently empty paddock.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat by Saki
Jocantha decides to share her happiness with the less fortunate through a spot of afternoon philanthropy.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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The Schartz-Metterklume Method by Saki
When lady Carlotta is mistaken for the Quabarl's new governess, she takes it as an opportunity to try out a few of her own teaching methods.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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"Down Pens" by Saki
A couple discuss techniques for writing thank you letters.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Byzantine Omelette by Saki
Socialist principles come in conflict with the demands of high society.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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  October 2009
Habits of the Artichoke by Fernando Sorrentino
A tutor is given an artichoke plant and soon learns that taking care of it is not going to be easy.
- Length: 8 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:3 stars
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  December 2008
Professor Panini by Matthew Grigg
Professor Panini is too clever for his own good.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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Doctor Moreau Did It by Fernando Sorrentino
A man meets his girlfriend's parents.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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The Pest by Fernando Sorrentino
An unusual birthday treat.
- Length: 2 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:2 stars
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  July 2008
The Lesson by Fernando Sorrentino
A young employee has an encounter with the company general manager.
- Length: 7 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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  April 2008
Baggio's Story by Charlie Fish
Baggio discovers that becoming a philosopher isn’t as simple as he thought.
- Length: 12 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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Someone To Care For by Maria Goodin
It isn’t always easy having someone to care for.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:4 stars
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  December 2007
The Star by Esther Claes
Not even fame can protect you when the world goes wrong.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: 15
- Rating:4 stars
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  August 2007
Problem Solved by Fernando Sorrentino
A troublesome package is left at the home of an employee of the Insignia Financial Group.
- Length: 11 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:3 stars
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  October 2006
The Spirit of Emulation by Fernando Sorrentino
Rivalry erupts amongst the inhabitants of an apartment building.
- Length: 3 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:5 stars
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  September 2006
Howard Lives! by Joseph Berman
The mysterious reappearances of Howard Cosell.
- Length: 8 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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Death By Scrabble by Charlie Fish
A game of Scrabble has serious consequences.
- Length: 4 pages
- Age Rating: PG
- Rating:4 stars
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