Charles Dickens

A bachelor lawyer who loves art finds himself haunted by a mysterious figure. On a stormy evening, he encounters a shabby man who introduces himself as a “Model” for painters. This strange man complains of being used in countless artworks and vows to “grow one” that will haunt the narrator. After two years, the lawyer again comes across the same mysterious being. What could he have grown that would haunt the narrator? What does the story reveal about art and painting? Was the narrator truly haunted forever by an overgrown object? Read this mysterious tale to find out!

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The Ghost of Art

On a bitterly cold and dark night, the narrator joins a Thames Police officer, nicknamed Pea, on a patrol down the river. As they drift under bridges and along the black waters of London, they encounter eerie scenes, tales of suicides, strange characters, river thieves, and daring escapes. The narrator listens to stories from a toll-keeper at Waterloo Bridge and learns about the cunning tricks of smugglers, dredgermen, and thieves who haunt the riverbanks. The night is filled with suspense, horror, and glimpses of the hidden life of the Thames. What secrets does the dark river conceal? Who are the strange figures roaming the bridges? Will the police outwit the clever thieves of the water? Read this thrilling story to discover the mysteries of the night hidden under Waterloo Bridge.

Adventure

Down with the Tide

Through this story, Charles Dickens highlights a very important issue in society: the poor and labouring class are ignored and treated as if they are no one, even though most of the work is done by them.
Once, there was a hardworking man who lived by a great river that never stopped flowing. He worked every day just to survive and never asked for more than a peaceful life and a good future for his children. There was a family called the Bigwigs, the most powerful people who claimed to take care of him and others like him. However, when he requested education for his children, the Bigwigs argued. When he asked for clean air, safe water, and a little joy, they made noise but took no real action. What would enable Nobody to think wisely about the needs of ordinary people? Will those in charge finally listen, or will history repeat itself? Read this heart-touching story to discover how one man’s simple voice speaks for many, and why the name ‘Nobody’ matters more than we think.

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Prose

Nobodys Story

Nobody's Story

On a stormy night, as the Halsewell East Indiaman sails through rough seas, Captain Pierce anxiously watches over his beloved daughters and passengers. The ship, battered by the relentless storm, begins to take on water, and the crew struggles to keep it afloat. Among the brave officers, Mr. Meriton and Mr. Rogers do their best to calm the frightened passengers and maintain order. But as the ship drifts helplessly towards the jagged rocks near Seacombe, disaster strikes. Will the passengers find a way to escape the sinking ship? Can Mr. Meriton and Mr. Rogers save themselves and others? Read this gripping tale of courage, tragedy, and survival to uncover the fate of all the stranded survivors and passengers on board the ships.

The Long Voyage

Charles Dickens, one of the most popular English authors of the 19th century, was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England. He wrote numerous novels, short stories, and essays, and his works often reflected the social injustices of his time, shaped by his own difficult childhood. Among his most famous works are: David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations.
The given story is about a child who has a sister, and both love to admire the beauty of the world created by God. They wonder about the sky, water, and flowers, believing that if children were to die, nature would mourn for them. Tragically, one day, the child’s sister passes away, leaving him heartbroken. Alone, he begins to look at the stars and wonders if they are connected to the ones he has lost. What do you think will happen when the child looks at the star after his sister is gone? Do you think the star will continue to hold special meaning for the child as he grows older? Read this heart-touching story to discover how the child’s feelings and thoughts evolve after the death of his sister.

Short Story

A Childs Dream of a Star

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