The Liars of Old Steve and a Church Test
A long tale recounts Stevens famed for lies and a church meeting about his joining. Deacon Peabody and two elders visit him to avoid trouble, and Stevens defends his honesty by retelling a bear story about his father, provoking churchmembers to confront his truthfulness.
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Steve
Stevens
Munchausen
Apo
Peabody
Deacon Peabody
Church
Sarplut
Fasten
Deacon
Ming
Dad
The One-Eyed Tramp at the Desolate Inn
A timid traveler Mrs Benson and her servant seek shelter at the Traveler's Delight. A mysterious one-eyed guest arrives, and Mrs Benson hides as a robber under the bed. The outcome reveals danger, suspense, and the hostess’s quiet aid on departure.
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Tod
The Threefold Ring and the Alvensleben Line
An old tale recounts Frau von Alvensleben gifted with a prophesied ring split among three sons, yielding Black White and Red line heirs. She rebuffs superstition by tossing the ring away, leading to tragedy and the ring’s fateful legacy across Prussia.
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Frau von
Alvensleben
Elbe
Frederick the Great
Voltaire
Randan
Hibe
Royal Hussars
Magdeburg
Frag von Alvensieben
Red Line
Frederick's Court
van Enlenberg
Alvenslebens
Alvenslebeng
Frederick Wilhelm Iid
Albert Alvensleben
Erzleben
Prussia
Fugitives and the War Tie to a Massachusetts Man
An eastern Massachusetts man unjustly suspected of a crime vanishes after arranging affairs for his wife and two sons. His disappearance, linked to fear of public ruin, sparked belief in his death until Civil War times reveal uncertain fate as his eldest son joins a Western regiment.
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Missouri
Tennessee
Fort Donelson
Murfreesboro
New England
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Sle
Worcester
Langiewicz
Skala
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Carpet Hal
Front and Locust Streets
M. Boitard
Goodrich
Garden of Plants
Paris
Craciow
Russia
Femous
Farntine
Tribunal Correctional
Themis
Christian Association
Murter Life
Fubbs
London Spectator
Sweetcat
Ile
Ales
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