Cautionarytale Stories

33 Stories

The Boy Who Plays With Doves by WinterlyHeights
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The Boy Who Plays With Dovesby Wintərly Heīghts
"Hemlock, foxglove, nightshade three - / Shield me from catastrophe. / Silent lungs and final weeps. / Send my monsters back to sleep." Olden World, c. 1866: S...
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" by JaredDarby
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"The Mind Control Machine: The Ris...by Jared
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" is a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition and the consequences...
Hawthorne's Humble Hi-jinks by FangFury091
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Hawthorne's Humble Hi-jinksby FangFury091
Odette was forced to go to the countryside after being kicked out by her adoptive family and her fiancé cheated on her with her younger adoptive sister. Most people woul...
Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Tale of Animatronic Nightmare Unveiled by matthewjdj
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Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Ta...by Matthew
"Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Tale of Animatronic Nightmare Unveiled" is a gripping story that explores the dark side of animatronic enchantment. Follow the...
Eclipse by Swepenzo
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Eclipseby Swepenzo
Short Story
Completed
Rise of the Robot Revolutionaries "Power to control can corrupt even circuits." by Jacobwellfound
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Rise of the Robot Revolutionaries...by Jacob Wellfound
Rise of the Robot Revolutionaries "Power can corrupt even circuits." This book contains 30 chapters of Adventure, Creativity and MindBlowing Details. Enjoy! In...
Short Stories by Lindsey_Roxanne
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Short Storiesby Lindsey_Roxanne
A Cautionary Tale: What lengths would you go to to get your soulmate to notice you? *TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE* *First draft in progress*
A Single Drop of Blood by F_Adams
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A Single Drop of Bloodby Farashah_Adams
A young woman, new to the city, spots an ad for an amazing apartment in a great location and at an unbelievably low price. After getting off at the subway stop, she begi...
T.H. Ballard's Fairytales by t-h-ballard
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T.H. Ballard's Fairytalesby Theodore Ballard
A collection of cautionary tales inspired by the classics. For lovers of the Brothers Grimm.
WHEN SHE CALLS | poetry by liltingly
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WHEN SHE CALLS | poetryby Alex
Of another's pain we learn. Of our own we grow. Highest (and most impressive so far) ranks: * no. 4 in outlet out of (640+ stories) * no. 32 in poem book (out of 1000+ s...
Completed
He Who Watches by AuthorGus
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He Who Watchesby Edwin Gusto
In the early 1900's the Algonquin people of northern Minnesota are confronted with a mysterious monster after a series of disappearances within their village. Seeing no...
Wishes by poolboy823
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Wishesby poolboy823
Wishes are more than what they seem
CROSSROADS OF DECEPTION  by Oluwashindara966
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CROSSROADS OF DECEPTION by Oluwashindara
Emma, a young woman, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit as she juggles two relationships simultaneously. As she navigates the thrill of attention and adoration f...
NaRrOw EsCaPe ( A tale of Trust lost by Advanz1
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NaRrOw EsCaPe ( A tale of Trust lo...by Advanz1
In a tale of friendship turned betrayal, a harrowing experience unfolds as trust is shattered by a shocking discovery.