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5 stories · Selected from the catalog
Anton ChekhovAt a remote railway station on New Year’s Eve, a bored official dares fate to prove that his life can still become worse.
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On New Year’s Eve, a young woman peers into a mirror for a glimpse of marriage and sees far more of its demands than she expected.
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On New Year's Eve, a married woman asks her lover to prove whether his promises can survive a choice with real consequences.
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A racing tide traps an insurance inspector and an English family on a wreck, creating a New Year he never forgets.
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A new star grows brighter each night, and one mathematician realizes that its path will bring catastrophe to Earth.
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