Allegory Stories

Won an award. Poems get better with time lapsed since my abstinence. Your mind is a burning room, a drowning storm, and a torturing fairy-tale all at once. Now, descend through its layers and discover what waits in the one place even the flames can't reach. Sad Sundays is my weekly space to share melancholic poetry, words that help me navigate the stillness, the weight, and the quiet storms of recovery. Each Sunday, I post a new piece that I've written, using poetry to process my journey through detox and rehab, to face the difficult parts of healing, and to find meaning in the silence. Every poem is written by hand with help from the Rhymezone platform. This series is as much for me as it is for anyone who finds comfort in knowing they're not alone on their gray days. I will eventually try to tie most of my work together into a larger piece, but first and foremost, this will function as a collection of my writings while I am going through detox. There may be an underlying story, but perhaps not. Find out weekly, and join me for a Sad Sunday moment. New Upload every Sunday at 18:00 (6 PM) German time - CET/CEST (UTC+1/UTC+2).

My second book of poetry focused on mythical themes.

Join an office worker in this short story as she experiences an allegorical dream of a bank where all the workers are money and the clients are ceramic slotted animals. Come discover the true value of a person and discover what was lost may yet be found again.

You can read the full text of this work for free. My pen name is Yoshindo Sky(Ryo Tokunaga). Living in Tokyo. Born in 1968. I write contemporary fables. All Japanese works are pure human creations by the author himself, without using AI. Furthermore, AI is used for translation into foreign languages such as English. In addition, AI-generated images are used for cover illustrations. However, since a literal translation does not convey parts well to foreigners, the author himself incorporates expressions that foreigners can understand during the translation process. ©️Ryo Tokunaga

When it is too hard to take even a single step, facing the day feels tough, keeping you awake at night. When you don't know whom to turn to, trying to become your own strength... This book is for everyone out there struggling to stay sane. This collection is a narrative journey through hardships and hopelessness towards self love, faith, hope and inner strength. It is for anyone who has ever felt stranded in the wreckage of broken trust, waiting for a helping hand that never comes. It is an honest look at the silent, invisible battles we fight with our own past failures and the difficult choice to stand up and keep walking anyway. Copyright © 2026 by STARRYNIGHTSINK. All rights reserved.

She wakes with no memory, only a hollowness she can't name. Someone offers to lead her to what she's lost. The path runs through a forest of graves, and not everyone buried there is willing to stay that way.

A while ago, I had a math assignment. For most people, it would've taken about 10 minutes. But I have ADHD. Most people consider ADHD to just mean "fidgety and hyper." It's not. I know so many people who are struggling so hard, and society just ignores us because it's inconvenient to try and figure us out. I did end up getting my assignment done. It took at least an hour of crying, a bit of self-harm, and I accidentally wrote a short story about neurodivergency, overworking, and masking differences and suffering in the process. This is that story. And yeah, this is Wattpad. You're probably here for romance or fanfiction. This is neither. But I figured, why not publish it? So here it is. Enjoy.

What happens when perfectly reasonable people accept one absurd idea after another as if nothing were wrong? In this short humorous tale, a simple discovery leads to an increasingly bizarre chain of events, where wit, logic, and human nature collide in unexpected ways. Originally published as part of The Universe Breathes by Najwan Najah Al-Jiddah, this story combines comedy, satire, and philosophical reflection. We hope you enjoy reading it.

A deteriorating government implements sudden changes to conceal a secret from an entire planet. Three uncompromising strangers (Nulo, Grae and Dena) stumble upon this destructive plan and learn their destinies are intertwined.

an allegory

They all knew someone would be chosen. But when the name was proclaimed in the Great Hall, a low ripple of emotion moved through the Storytellers and Sages - shock, relief, and a deep sadness settling over them all. The Slayers stood at attention, silent and unmoving, but every one of them felt the weight of what had just been spoken. **"Barnabas..."** They leaned toward one another, their voices barely above breath. **"Then again... who else but Barnabas? He is the best. If any can survive the Unknown, it will be him."** Barnabas was more than a Slayer - he was *their* Slayer. Tracking beasts was child's play to him. His sword stroke was death every time. He trained harder, fought fiercer, rose earlier, and returned from quests others would have died attempting. He had been injured many times, but he always recovered and came back with a vengeance. Since the death of his wife, he took every battle personally. He never backed down. He never failed. And long before all of that, the villagers whispered of the night he was found as a Toddle - the storm, the crash, the shattered cottage, the immense tree that crushed everything except the crying child nestled safely among its leaves. The hand of the Creator had been on him that night, and many believed it stayed on him as he grew. His adopted father, Daniel, always said Barnabas was called for a special purpose. But destiny is never simple. A wound nearly killed him. The healers warned him: **If you quest again, you will die.** The choice was his - and he chose life, laying down his sword to become a Storyteller. He believed the calling on his life had ended. He was wrong. When the Creator summons him a second time, Barnabas must walk a quest he cannot survive - with a wound that could betray him at any moment, and a destiny that has followed him since the night he was pulled from the leaves. A tale of calling, sacrifice, and the courage to rise when destiny knocks twice.

Excerpt from picture book; Sky's the Limit published 2024. First edition short story published 2021 (available as e-book). A story about being human. We are complicated beings. The metal box, with flashing lights all around, represents the way in which we over-complicate our lives. The 'eye' is pure and what we aspire to be. Who will win the game of golf? Will the box be restored? Why not find out?

A gentle story about a small frangipani flower that fears falling from its tree, only to discover that falling is not an ending, but a purpose. Inspired by cultural traditions and quiet acts of respect, this book invites children to see change not as loss, but as a meaningful step toward belonging. Told with soft language and space for reflection, it is a story about letting go, finding value in every place, and arriving where one is truly needed.

An eight year old boy, bullied at his new grade school, meets an unlikely friend while skipping school in the 1960's. A war torn veteran, riding the rails to forget his past, offers sage advice to a boy who stumbles across his wooded suburban camp.

Moriarty and his sister Lily are sent through the forest to escape a war ravaging their home, but what dangers will they face on the way? Will they even make it through, or will they perish, their bodies rotted and abandoned, never to be found. Allegory of the Holocaust for an assignment in ELA last year. Won a writing contest in first place and reader's choice. Written by Ookookak, and alias for Justine (last name undisclosed)

A fantastical allegorical Satire for the American governmental system.

A poem

In a world where whiskers are the only way people can navigate safely, one influencer decides they are ugly. Her solution? Cut them off. Soon everyone is following the trend. But when people begin crashing into walls, tripping in the streets, and losing their sense of direction, it becomes clear that this "fashion statement" might destroy an entire society.

A Quiet man in a small town finds meaning in something particularly odd. When a restless traveler comes seeking life's meaning, he discovers that the ordinary may hold the extraordinary.