This is a compilation of thirteen stories by H.G. Wells, the well-known author of The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and The Invisible Man. All of the stories in tihs volume follow a simple and classic pattern: Exposition, conflict, resolution. Because of the short story format, there is not much room for complication or denouement, so these stories by nature are simpler than some of Wells’ other work. 1. FILMER 2. THE MAGIC SHOP 3. THE VALLEY OF SPIDERS 4. THE TRUTH ABOUT PYECRAFT 5. MR. SKELMERSDALE IN FAIRYLAND 6. THE STORY OF THE INEXPERIENCED GHOST 7. JIMMY GOGGLES THE GOD 8. THE NEW ACCELERATOR 9. MR. LEDBETTER'S VACATION 10. THE STOLEN BODY 11. MR. BRISHER'S TREASURE 12. MISS WINCHELSEA'S HEART 13. A DREAM OF ARMAGEDDON