Short Fable Stories

  • Sir Ethan and the Bonkers

    Sir Ethan, a knight in training is all set for his new adventures with the Bonkers. Read further to join him.

    Mar 15, 2019 10 min read
  • Stories, Fables, and Myths from Africa: The Hare and The Inkalimeva

    The once verdant carpets had faded to frayed brown rags interspersed with the occasional withering tree. The animals were scrambling to find food and water, and the rough dirt beneath their feet cracked and crumbled as most of the streams and waterholes had dried up. The drought persisted for a very long time and didn't seem to be ending. A scarcity of food made it difficult for many animals to live. Hungrily thinking to himself that something had to be done if the surviving animals were to live, the Lion, the king of the plains, called together all the animals.

    Feb 05, 2024 2 min read
  • The Hunter and the Bird: A Tale of Connection Between Man and Nature

    The Hunter and the Bird" is a fable about a hunter who captures a beautiful bird. The bird pleads for its freedom, promising to sing for the hunter every day if released. Moved by the bird’s song, the hunter decides to let it go. The bird keeps its promise, singing joyfully for the hunter each day. Over time, however, the hunter grows greedy and captures more birds, neglecting the one that had once brought him happiness. The bird, feeling unappreciated and forgotten, stops singing and eventually flies away. The story teaches a lesson about the importance of gratitude and appreciating what we have before it is lost, as well as the consequences of greed.

    Oct 27, 2024 4 min read
  • Rose

    A haunting, lyrical tale of loss, resilience, and the quiet power of being found.

    May 07, 2025 2 min read
  • The Big House

    A man cloaked in charm and shadows promised freedom from nightmares, guiding me through snow and silence to a place he called the big house.

    May 07, 2025 2 min read
  • Dali's Clock

    A haunting story of the inevitability of time. Though we may resist time always comes, as we are but a speck in the larger cosmos.

    May 08, 2025 44 min read
  • The Highwaywoman

    Beware of the Highwaywoman for she's a dangerous man She'll pull you in— Then drop you just because she can Beware of her charms for you'll be gone before anyone can leave regards The Highwaywoman is an enchanting one you'll see But you'll be gone before anyone else can agree For boys are her favorite toy girls are for her to enjoy Beware of the Highwaywoman for her love is one of a kind ‘cause she could love you blind

    May 05, 2025 2 min read