The Biter Bitten

Name: The Biter Bitten
Author: John Arthur Barry

When a young man named John is wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit, he is sent to prison for a long sentence. While in prison, he meets a man named Joe, who helps him to survive the harsh conditions. John eventually escapes from prison and sets out to get revenge on the people who wronged him. He begins to build a criminal empire, using his newfound power to exact his revenge. But as John's power grows, so does his guilt. He begins to realize that his actions are wrong and that he must find a way to make amends. John eventually finds redemption in the form of a young woman named Sarah, who helps him to see the error of his ways. With her help, John is able to turn his life around and find a new purpose. The Biter Bitten is a story of revenge, redemption, and the power of love.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 5,335 words

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'That's the Jeanne d'Arc,' remarked the captain to me as the ensign fluttered for the third time down the signal halliards in salute to a big white steamer with a yellow funnel, and showing the French tricolor, that was passing us about half a mile away. 'She made her number,' he continued,' but there was no necessity. I'd know her as far as I could see her. In fact, for a very short time I commanded her.'

'Why,' I replied, 'I thought you disliked steam, and would never have anything to do with it?'

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Length: 5,335 words
Structure: 1 section, 152 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fiction — The Biter Bitten is a work of fiction written by John Arthur Barry.
Mystery — The Biter Bitten is a mystery novel, as it follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious event.
Thriller — The Biter Bitten is a thriller, as it contains suspenseful elements and a fast-paced plot.
Crime — The Biter Bitten is a crime novel, as it follows the protagonist's investigation into a criminal act.