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  2 - The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain 
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  5 - The Death of the Lion - Part 2  by Henry James 
  6 - The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  7 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  8 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  9 - A New England Nun by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 
  10 - The Mysterious Card by Cleveland Moffet 
  11 - The Wife of His Youth by Charles W Chesnutt 
  12 - The Repairer of Reputations Part 1 by Robert W Chambers 
  13 - The Repairer of Reputations - Part 2 by Robert W Chambers

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  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In the heartlands of England, in its gritty and grimy industrial landscape, literary talent abounds.  Experiences learnt and observed here have found their way into many of the finest literary works this country has produced.  Genius has many names. 
   
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  3 - The Lifted Veil - Part 2 by George Eliot 
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  6 - The Last House in C Street by Mrs Craik 
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