The novel follows the story of a young man, John Darrow, who is a struggling writer in New York City. He is desperate to make a name for himself and to make a living from his writing. He is also desperate to find a way to make his dreams come true. One day, John meets a mysterious man named Mr. Make-Believe, who claims to be able to make any dream come true. John is skeptical at first, but eventually agrees to try out Mr. Make-Believe's services. John soon finds himself in a world of make-believe, where his dreams come true and he is able to make a living from his writing. But as he continues to use Mr. Make-Believe's services, he begins to realize that there is a price to pay for his newfound success. The Make-Believe Man is a story of ambition, dreams, and the power of imagination. It is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages.
By Richard Harding Davis · First published 1916 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 2 chapters