Short Story High School

“The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether” is an Edgar Allan Poe short story that expertly blends his dark perspective with the comic. -This is the original story—only word order and difficult vocabulary have been updated. -End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text. -Biographical information on Edgar Allan Poe is included. -For other classic short stories in easy to understand updated English search for “Simplified for Modern Readers Series.”

Love is love... no matter what! Emily was born with a rare condition that has given her bunny ears. She's bullied at school and comes home most days in tears. However, her best friend, Amanda, is the light in the darkness for her. Receiving a ferret named Spring for her birthday is also a bright spot for Emily, until tragedy strikes. When Emily is attacked by a pack of vicious butterflies, more secrets are revealed, and Emily begins to fear for her life. The threats don't end there. A boy at school, Luke, vows to hurt Emily. When he finally acts on his promise, will Emily and Amanda ...

When Burke meets eighteen-year-old Lydia, a talented track star, he knows she's meant for greatness. He’s honored to get the opportunity to hone her talent. But his admiration for her soon turns to obsession. Despite their significant age gap and the fact that he's her coach, Burke can't help but feel drawn to Lydia. It’s wrong, forbidden. He knows better. But when she smiles that pretty little smile at him, he’s suddenly wiling to risk everything to make her his. Obsessive, possessive and over the top, these men will do anything to get the women they love. But their love is all-...