Browse Stories

The story describes the history of human occupation in a valley along the Vézère river, where ancient people lived in rock shelters and left behind artifacts and refuse that tell the story of their lives and the changing climate.

The city of Bayonne, lying on the left bank of the Adour, and serving as its port, is one that ought to present much interest to the British tourist, on account of its associations.

Major Donelly and the narrator embark on an expedition to explore the mysterious Red Hills, mounds of burnt clay found along the Essex marshes.

The story revolves around Jacob Van Heeren, a Boer who uses the white flag to lure and kill British officers during the war, and the consequences that follow.

The story revolves around Miss Arabella Pitcher's Finishing School for young ladies, a mysterious and exclusive establishment in Fulwood's Court, where the daughters of aristocratic exiles are educated in the ways of Jacobitism.

The story revolves around the life of Probyn, a missionary who settles in the Ellice Islands with his wife and child, amidst the changing times of the Pacific.

Historical fiction short stories are narratives that recreate events, settings, and characters from the past, often incorporating real historical events, figures, or settings.

The truth concerning the downfall of the Princess Joceliande has never as yet been honestly inscribed.

The story revolves around Daniel Morgan, a ruthless and cunning bushranger who terrorized the Australian outback in the 1860s.

The story is set in the 1830s in Sydney, where the wharves are filled with sailing vessels returning from the South Sea Islands, bringing with them exotic curios and tales of adventure.

The story describes the scene of a shipyard, where men are working tirelessly to produce munitions for war, amidst the sounds of machinery and the sight of half-finished warships.

Kan Wong, a sampan boatman, dreams of his ancestors' past glory and sets out on a journey to seek his fortune in the great coast cities.

The story follows the author's experiences as a soldier stationed in Gibraltar, where they witness a series of failed military expeditions to capture the Moorish castle of Fuengerola.

Sergeant Karl Reutner, a soldier in the American Civil War, finds a four-leaved clover before the Battle of Gettysburg, which he believes will bring him luck.

The story revolves around two cousins, Sarah Lincoln and Netty Larned, who take charge of the linen room at Menthaven Hospital during the American Civil War, where they encounter unexpected consequences after a note is found in a pair of red stockings.

A conflict between two Highlanders, Cairn and Bendearg, occurs at Hell Bridge, a narrow and treacherous pass in the Highlands of Scotland, as they refuse to yield to each other's passage.

The story follows the women of the 17th Regiment of Foot as they await the drawing of lots to determine which of them will accompany the regiment to India and which will remain behind.

The siege of Atlanta was a tame affair, with the besieged regarding it as a very ordinary occurrence, despite the presence of soldiers, civilians, and even women and children in the streets.

The story revolves around the lives of Aunt Sally and her son Billy, a poor but kind-hearted family living in Hillsborough during the American Civil War.

Kilpatrick, a young and venturesome rider, is seriously wounded while acting outside his regular duties during a battle between the Federals and Confederates.

The story tells the tale of a Confederate soldier, Private Chadwick, who is invited to share a meal with a family during the Atlanta siege, but their dinner is interrupted by a shell that grazes the ceiling, bringing down plaster and dust.

The story recounts the author's experiences during the Battle of Chickamauga, a fight for possession of a road, where he witnessed intense fighting and a particularly horrible instance of close engagement.

Barr Lassiter, a young man of twenty-two, joins the Federal army during the American Civil War, leaving behind a divided family with his parents and sister loyal to the Confederacy.

Young Mr. Valentine protests against the behavior of Captain Jesse Kendrick of the *Suwannee*, who is accused of being a 'religious crank' and unfit to command the ship.