The Everlasting Club by Arthur Gray
The Everlasting Club is a novel about a group of friends who have been together since childhood. They have grown up together, shared secrets, and experienced life together. But when one of them dies, the group is forced to confront the reality of mortality and the fragility of life. The novel follows the group as they grapple with the death of their friend and the changes it brings to their lives. They must learn to cope with the loss and find a way to move forward. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship and the importance of cherishing the moments they have together. The Everlasting Club is a story of friendship, loss, and the power of love. It is a reminder that life is precious and that we should cherish the moments we have with those we love.
By Arthur Gray · First published 1868 · Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure · 2,530 words
First lines
There is a chamber in Jesus College the existence of which is probably known to few who are now resident, and fewer still have penetrated into it or even seen its interior. It is on the right hand of the landing on the top floor of the precipitous staircase which for some forgotten story connected with it is traditionally called "Cow Lane." The padlock which secures its massive oaken door is very rarely unfastened, for the room is bare and unfurnished. Once it served as a place of deposit for superfluous kitchen ware, but even that ignominious use has passed from it, and it is now left to undisturbed solitude and darkness. For I should say that it is entirely cut off from the light of the outer day by the walling up, some time in the eighteenth century, of its single window, and such light as ever reaches it comes from the door, when rare occasion causes it to be opened.
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The Everlasting Club is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Gray, dated 1868 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Gray
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 2,530 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a magical and mysterious element, which is a common theme in fantasy literature.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a secret or hidden element, which is a common theme in mystery literature.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a journey or exploration, which is a common theme in adventure literature.
- Romance — The author, Arthur Gray, is known for writing romantic fiction, so this genre may be relevant to the book.
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friendship · adventure · mystery · club · youth · imagination · fantasy · coming of age · secrets · loyalty · exploration · self-discovery