In Chapter 2 of The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, Mrs. Hall asks Teddy Henfrey to take a look at the clock in the parlour. When she enters the room, she sees her visitor, who appears to have an enormous mouth wide open. However, she soon realizes that the shadows had tricked her. The chapter sets the tone for the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the novel.

Part 2 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Koskoosh remembers the time of the great famine and times of plenty. He recalls a memory of hunting with his friend Zing-ha and witnessing a moose being attacked by wolves. The story ends with Koskoosh accepting his fate and the law of life.

Part 1 of the short story 'The Law of Life' by Jack London. Old Koskoosh, an elderly man, listens to the sounds of his tribe packing up camp and preparing to move on the long trail. He reflects on his own mortality and the duties of life that call his granddaughter away from him. The story is available in two parts on VK.com.

Andy Donovan meets Miss Conway at dinner and later sees her dressed in all black, indicating a recent death in her family. He tries to comfort her, but she is hesitant to share her troubles. The story explores themes of grief and the difficulty of sharing one's emotions with others.

The story is about a newly married couple traveling on a train in Texas. The man is nervous and fidgety, while the bride is uncomfortable and self-conscious. They are both excited about the train ride and plan to enjoy themselves. The man takes pride in the train and explains its features to the bride. The story is part 1 of 2.