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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Class and Deceit

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: trust, betrayal, class struggle, mystery, vulnerability  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-19

James Ryder, upper-attendant at the hotel, gave his evidence to the effect that he had shown Horner up to the dressing-room of the Countess of Morcar ...
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Gulliver's Travels / Courtly Chaos

Author: Jonathan Swift (Gutenberg)  | Themes: power dynamics, innocence, betrayal, absurdity, vulnerability  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

One day, at dinner, this malicious little cub was so nettled with something I had said to him, that, raising himself upon the frame of her majesty’s c...
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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Inner Conflict

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: trust, betrayal, prejudice, character, judgment  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

Nevertheless, after the first few moments of terror were over, I was ashamed of my suspicions against a man who hitherto had behaved so admirably. Not...
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Around the World in Eighty Days / Despair and Decision

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: betrayal, exploration, identity, uncertainty, consequence  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-03

Fogg was certainly ruined, his bet was lost, and he himself perhaps arrested and imprisoned! Ah, if Fix ever came within his reach, what a settling of...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Domestic Chaos

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: upheaval, urgency, betrayal, hope, despair  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-12-05

“All is lost.” “We shall see.” He pushed past the servant and rushed into the drawing-room, followed by the King and myself. The furniture was scatter...
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Greed and Deception

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle (Gutenberg)  | Themes: greed, love, manipulation, agency, betrayal  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-16

His wicked lust for gold kindled at the news, and he bent her to his will. I have no doubt that she loved you, but there are women in whom the love of...
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Gulliver's Travels / Political Ambition

Author: Jonathan Swift (Gutenberg)  | Themes: betrayal, loyalty, power dynamics, cynicism, integrity  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-16

The worst mark you can receive is a promise, especially when it is confirmed with an oath; after which, every wise man retires, and gives over all hop...