An idle man falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains only to wake up twenty years later, bewildered as to how life passed him by. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.

Charlie embarks on a compelling but dangerous journey from retardation to genius. Oscar-winning film Charly starring Cliff Robertson and Claire Bloom-a mentally challenged man receives an operation that turns him into a genius...and introduces him to heartache. When we first meet Charlie he is about to embark on a compelling but dangerous journey from retardation to genius. He has only a vague understanding of what will happen, but he is aware that...

After enduring many injuries of the noble Fortunato, Montressor executes the perfect revenge.

The murder of an old man is revealed after the murderer keeps hearing the continued beating of his victim's heart. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.

During the United States Civil War, a condemned man has many thoughts as he stands on a bridge, awaiting hanging. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.

A henpecked husband copes with the frustrations of his dull life by imagining he is a fearless airplane pilot, a brilliant doctor, and other dashing figures.

On his way to hunt jaguars in the Brazilian jungle, a professional hunter is marooned on a remote island inhabited by a fellow hunter who pursues unusual game. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.

A mummified monkey's paw carrying a spell grants three wishes to each of its owners and fulfills them in unexpected and terrible ways. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.

A husband and wife enter into a life of hardship in order to repay the debt incurred in replacing a borrowed diamond necklace only to learn, ten years later, the irony of their situation. Includes an analysis of the story and a biography of the author.