Twelve Stories and a Dream

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices.

Contents

Filmer

The Magic Shop

The Valley of Spiders

The Truth about Pyecraft

Mr. Skelmersdale in Fairyland

The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost

Jimmy Goggles the God

The New Accelerator

Mr. Ledbetter's Vacation

The Stolen Body

Mr. Brisher's Treasure

Miss Winchelsea's Heart

A Dream of Armageddon

H. G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is one person sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction", as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau.