Frank Norris
A Bargain with Peg-Leg
"A Bargain with Peg-Leg" is a story about a man named Bunt and his encounter with a one-legged man named Peg-leg Smith. Bunt makes a deal with Peg-leg to stop swearing in exchange for his wooden...
A Deal in Wheat
A farmer faces a crisis as the price of wheat drops, forcing him to consider selling his farm and moving to Chicago.
A Memorandum of Sudden Death
A man named Karslake and his companions are being pursued by a group of Native Americans in the desert. As they fight for survival, Karslake reflects on his life and impending death.
The Dual Personality of Slick Dick Nickerson
Three men known as the Three Black Crows visit the office of a company and discuss various schemes and opportunities for profit.
The Ghost in the Crosstrees
Cyrus Ryder, the President of the South Pacific Exploitation Company, acquires an island called Paa. However, a mysterious figure haunts the ship, causing fear and uncertainty among the crew.
The Passing of Cock-Eye Blacklock
"The Passing of Cock-Eye Blacklock" is a western tale about a notorious outlaw and his demise. The story is rated PG-13.
The Riding of Felipe
A man named Felipe is torn between his love for Rubia and his betrothed, Buelna. After a fight with Rubia's brother, Felipe realizes his true love for Buelna and rushes to stop her from taking her...
The Ship That Saw a Ghost
A tramp steam-freighter encounters a mysterious, abandoned ship in the middle of the ocean, leading to strange events and a sense of unease among the crew.
The Wife of Chino
Lockwood, the superintendent of a mine, is infatuated with Felice, the wife of one of the miners. When he learns that she is in danger, he sets out to save her, but in the process, accidentally...
Two Hearts That Beat as One
"Two Hearts That Beat as One" is a story about a group of men who get involved in a mission that leads to a fight over a woman.