Project Gutenberg 2005-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 217 Johnson, Rossiter 1840 1931 Johnson, Edwin Rossiter Stories of Mystery Little Classics, Volume 8 (of 18) The Ghost, William D. O'Connor -- The Four-Fifteen Express, Amelia B. Edwards -- The Signal-Man, Charles Dickens -- The Haunted Ships, Allan Cunningham -- A Raft That No Man Made, Robert T.S. Lowell -- The Invisible Princess, Francis O'Connor -- The Advocate's Wedding-Day, Catherine Crowe -- The Birthmark, Nathaniel Hawthorne. E-text prepared by Ron Swanson and revised by Robert J. Hall "Stories of Mystery" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology features various tales that delve into the realms of the unknown and the eerie, showcasing mysterious and supernatural occurrences that capture the reader's imagination. The opening narrative sets a somber tone, focusing on the character of Dr. Charles Renton, whose complicated moral dilemmas and encounters with supernatural elements invite readers to reflect on themes of compassion, guilt, and redemption. The beginning of the collection introduces the character of Dr. Renton, a physician grappling with professional and personal challenges as he contemplates his values in the light of his encounters with a ghostly figure and his various tenants. The narrative unfolds with Renton reflecting on his past decisions, his relationship with his daughter Nathalie, and the fate of his tenants, particularly Mrs. Miller, who struggles with poverty. The ghostly presence acts as a catalyst for Renton’s emotional turmoil, pushing him to reconsider his responsibilities toward those less fortunate. As he confronts his past actions, the interplay of guilt and generosity becomes central, leading to an introspective journey that intertwines human compassion with supernatural elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Literature -- Collections Mystery fiction PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery 408520 2025-08-07T06:55:35.377008 text/html 407174 2007-11-16T19:00:43 text/html 762460 2025-08-07T06:55:42.169032 application/epub+zip 766056 2025-08-07T06:55:37.429006 application/epub+zip 222802 2025-08-07T06:55:36.157027 application/epub+zip 864877 2025-08-07T06:55:45.807984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 846875 2025-08-07T06:55:41.319987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348997 2022-09-08T05:12:45.540247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368631 2025-08-07T06:55:34.383052 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368555 2020-12-12T07:40:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368563 2020-12-12T07:40:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21112 2025-08-07T06:55:45.959962 application/rdf+xml 13527 2025-08-07T06:55:36.657001 image/jpeg 3557 2025-08-07T06:55:36.405003 image/jpeg 144282 2020-12-12T07:40:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 770321 2020-12-12T07:40:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 144262 2020-12-12T07:40:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 834318 2025-08-07T06:55:35.496070 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia