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Abstract: The Most Dangerous Game

Author:Richard Connell Abstract by:Sameer_Kak

There is a dreadful secret surrounding the island world where he has been stranded, and Rainsford learns more that he would have ever wanted to know. Read Abstract

Published: December 5, 2009 Visits: 2 words : 900

Treasure of the Mind: A Tale of Redemption

(1 Ratings)

Author:J. Michaels Review by:jman

Unusual story of a father's struggle for spiritual redemption after the death of his seventeen year old son who is murdered by his best friend Read Review

Published: December 3, 2009 Visits: 7 words : 300

Abstract: Home

Author:Gwendolyn Brooks Abstract by:Sameer_Kak

This is what they had always wanted - a house where they could live, a home to call their own. Read Abstract

Published: December 2, 2009 Visits: 5 words : 600

Tum Aur Hum

(1 Ratings)

Author:Puja Garg Summary by:puja

It is the story of Mahi (a blind boy) who falls in love with a beautiful girl and subsequently fulfills his dream of becoming a famous singer. Read Summary

Published: December 1, 2009 Visits: 7 words : 600

Abstract: Naming of Names

Author:Ray Bradbury Review by:Sameer_Kak

The people from the Earth have a stark choice before them: adapt (to the local conditions) or die. Read Review

Published: November 29, 2009 Visits: 5 words : 600

Tere Liye

(1 Ratings)

Author:Puja Garg Summary by:puja

It is the story of Kripa and Kisslay (who love one another) and the hilarious events which lead to their union after mistaken identity (girl). Read Summary

Published: November 25, 2009 Visits: 9 words : 600

A Christmas Carol

Author:Charles Dickens Review by:Sameer_Kak

Accompanied by the Ghost of Christmas, Scrooge alternately visits scenes from his own past, present and future. Read Review

Published: November 19, 2009 Visits: 23 words : 900

Abstract: Rip Van Winkle

Author:Washington Irving Abstract by:Sameer_Kak

On waking from a long sleep, Rip Van Winkle found himself somewhat stiff in the joints. He also felt famished, almost to the point of starvation. Read Abstract

Published: November 18, 2009 Visits: 8 words : 600

Too Much Happiness

(1 Ratings)

Author:Alice Munro Summary by:smartjack

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Published: November 18, 2009 Visits: 15 words : 300

Abstract: The Cat and the Pain Killer

Author:Mark Twain Abstract by:Sameer_Kak

Aunt Polly was a person deeply interested in "quack" medicines, ranging from water treatments to hot baths, shower baths and sponges. Read Abstract

Published: November 17, 2009 Visits: 17 words : 600

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The Red-Headed League

(8 Ratings)

Author:Arthur Conan Doyle Summary by:urielsealtiel

Mr. Jabez Wilson a stout, redheaded widower who owns a small pawnshop. He has two employees Vincent Spaulding who helps him in his shop and a fourteen Read Summary

Published: August 21, 2008 Visits: 1181 words : 600