Marcus Aurelius Green

Frank Kafka's classic 1915 novella of unexplained horror and nightmarish transformation remains a century later one of the most widely read works of fiction in the world. it is the story of traveling salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into some sort of monstrous insect. This hugely influential work inspired George Orwell, Albert Camus, Jorge Luis Borges, and Ray Bradbury, while continuing to unsettle millions...

The main character in A Predicament is a woman who is the protagonist. The conflict in this story was Person vs. Fate. I think it is this because the antagonist is time. She can't run away all she can do is wait for her fate. In the beginning of the story, there is an exposition. This is where the background of the characters is explained in the beginning of the story. In this story, there is definitely symbolism. Also, there is an allegory...one...

The story takes place during the time of the plague and huge areas of the city are uninhabited as a result. Whenever the plague is discovered, the district in which it was found is put under ban and no one is allowed into the area. Barricades are put up to prevent people from entering and exiting these areas and spreading the disease. Despite these rulings, almost everything of value has been stolen from these districts. In addition, the damages of...

The story opens with the narrator recounting a summer sea voyage from aboard the ship 'Independence'. The narrator learns that his old college friend Cornelius Wyatt is aboard with his wife and two sisters, though he has reserved three state-rooms. After conjecturing the extra room was for a servant or extra baggage, he learns his friend has brought on board an oblong pine box: "It was about six feet in length by two and a half in breadth." The narrator...

Written in 1835, this is a unique example of sci-fi wrtten by a man much better known for dark and fantastical horror. Intended by Poe to be a hoax, this tale describes a journey in a balloon that includes the view of the Earth from space and a volcanic, seething satellite. From the wiki: "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall" (1835) is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in the June 1835 issue of the monthly magazine Southern Literary...

First published in a 1844 literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1845, The Purloined Letter is the third and final story that features Poe's detective, C. Auguste Dupin. In it, Dupin is approached by the prefect of the police to help with a case that involves a stolen letter containing compromising information.

The Bridal Party by S. Mukerji is a haunting tale set in the sacred city of Benares, where ancient traditions and supernatural forces collide. When a large bridal party gathers for a traditional Indian wedding, some guests, enticed by local legend, decide to spend the night in a nearby house known for being haunted. Despite warnings, they move in with excitement and curiosity, only to face an eerie, chilling night that none of them could have anticipated....

The story follows a man of noble descent who calls himself William Wilson because, although denouncing his past, he does not accept responsibilities blame for his actions, saying that "man was never thus [...] tempted before". After several paragraphs, the narration then segues into a description of Wilson's boyhood, which was spent in a school "in a misty-looking village of England." William meets another boy in his school who shared the same name,...

Step into the captivating realm of "Mystification," a masterful short story by the renowned Edgar Allan Poe that intricately weaves humor, satire, and philosophical insight. Set against the backdrop of a bustling university, the narrative introduces the enigmatic Baron Ritzner von Jung, a figure of both intrigue and absurdity. With his peculiar blend of seriousness and whimsy, the Baron captivates those around him, wielding an influence that is both...

Journey into the heart of mystery with Edgar Allan Poe's enthralling tale, A Tale of the Ragged Mountains. Set against the haunting backdrop of Virginia's rugged terrain, this gripping narrative follows Augustus Bedloe, a man tormented by his own frailties, who embarks on an unsettling adventure in the mystical Ragged Mountains. Guided by the enigmatic Dr. Templeton, Bedloe's journey blurs the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. As he...