Jim Hawkins, a young boy, finds a logbook and a map in the sea chest of an old seaman who died in his father’s inn. Jim shows these documents to Dr Livesey, a family friend, and the Squire John Trelawney. They discover that the map indicates the location of an enormous treasure buried on a remote island by Captain Flint, a notorious pirate. The three of them then set sail for the remote island, but the crew they hired are all pirates who are also after the treasure. A series of violent incidents, including murders, follows. Jim and his two allies, however, get hold of the riches in the end. Treasure Island (1883) is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action. One of the most often dramatized and adapted novels in numerous media, the book has had a significant influence on depictions of pirates in popular culture.

Published in 1886, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of the most defining books of the gothic horror genre. Dr. Henry Jekyll is a kind and well-respected scientist in London who believes the human personality has both good and evil sides. He begins to meddle with the darker side of science and invents a serum of a drug that is. supposed to bring out his second nature. He tests the drug on himself successfully, getting transformed into his evil self, Edward Hyde. The latter begins to commit horrible crimes. However, Hyde never repents or accepts responsibility for his evil deeds. Jekyll tries to control his alter ego at the beginning. Hyde takes over near the end, resulting in their deaths.