Browse Stories

The story revolves around Mr. Mark Jessop, an architect who experiences prevision, seeing lines on his drawing paper that have never been drawn, and begins to question his own sanity.

The narrator, who has survived a 60-foot fall, is given a morphine injection by his wife and enters a dreamlike state, where he finds himself in a Great Hall with a mysterious machine and an unknown companion.

A mysterious telegram sets off a series of events as the narrator arrives at the gas works of La Villette to witness the launch of a new balloon, Le Horla.

The article discusses cyclones and tornadoes, their causes, effects, and characteristics, including their destructive power and the challenges of predicting their paths.

The novel follows the story of Charles Underhill, a man who is trying to come to terms with his past and his place in the world.

A dystopian short story depicting a future where humanity lives underground, entirely dependent on a global machine, and the consequences of this reliance.

The spaceship Discovery, returning from a mission to Jupiter, is found derelict and drifting through space, with no signs of its crew on board.

The story follows the adventures of a young boy who discovers a mysterious rosebud that grants him incredible abilities.

The story follows the Aerial Board of Control as they investigate the sudden disconnection of Northern Illinois from the planetary circuit.

The story follows a postal worker as he prepares to embark on a journey to Quebec in a futuristic postal packet, highlighting the efficiency and technology of the postal service.

A short story about the littleness of humanity and the tenuousness of the dominion Homo sapiens enjoys on Earth.

The story tells of a mysterious mountain valley in Ecuador's Andes, cut off from the world of men, where a family of Peruvian half-breeds fled from a Spanish ruler and established a community.

The Old Explorer laments the complacency of modern society, comparing the meager annual catch of flatfish in the North Sea to the potential bounty of the unexplored depths of the sea.

The story tells the tale of Filmer, a timid intellectual who solves the problem of flight, changing the course of human life and history.

A man who could make fish amaze is a man who has a secret.

A massive, heavy mass of matter suddenly appears in the sky, threatening to collide with the planet Neptune, causing widespread concern among scientists and the public.

In the small town of Luktrop, a young girl seeks the help of Dr. Trifulgas to visit her dying father at Val Karnion.

The story follows the life and work of Professor von Baumgarten, a celebrated anatomist and physiologist, as he delves into the study of mesmerism and spiritualism, seeking to build a new exact science.

The story is a commentary on the self-conceit of the 20th century, set in a future London where the author reflects on the past and the progress made.

A vast crowd of people in Rotterdam witness a mysterious, solid substance emerging from a cloud, causing a commotion and sparking curiosity.