Cautionarytale Stories

34 Stories

The LollyPop Man by rjrodda
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The LollyPop Manby R J Rodda
Carrie's biggest mistake was inviting her new neighbor to church. Winner of the Golden Rose Awards 2017 in the Short Story category. Second place winner in the Short S...
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"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...
Rose Fall (UNDER EDITING) by ShadowKiL22
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Rose Fall (UNDER EDITING)by The Shadow's Scribbles
They loved each other, everyone knew that. Did they know each other though? In this perfect idea of love a lot lay underneath. What they wanted and what they knew grew d...
Robin Redcap's Well by HobgoblinRedcap
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Robin Redcap's Wellby Hobgoblin [Redcap]
A very short story if it can be called that, I hope you enjoy.
The Phoenix on the Roof by WinterlyHeights
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The Phoenix on the Roofby Wintərly Heīghts
"Still the phoenix sits upon / The world in fearsome form, / With a crown upon her head / And the beauty of a storm." Newfound World, c. 1699: A phoenix nests...
Bell Hound by user33866165
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Bell Houndby
It's hard to walk the fine line between effecting parenting and the unintentional summoning of demonic hell beasts. But anyone who's ever had a child knows this.
The Dreaming Priest (One Shot) by ruriraita
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The Dreaming Priest (One Shot)by Ruri
"The Dreaming Priest," penned by Danislyn, unfolds the tale of a lethargic and destitute priest whose aspirations for wealth outweigh his inclination for hard...
Poison Ivy by BlondeLia72
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Poison Ivyby Call Me Lia
"Ivy mesram was always a normal, bright eyed kid. That is, until her father passed at a tender age, and she vowed never to feel sadness again, to save herself from...
The Raven and The Moth by KeepersOfTheDust
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The Raven and The Mothby KOTD official
Theomma's favorite cautionary tale about kindness and generosity.
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*
Second Chance by nhacault7
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Second Chanceby Nicholas Hacault
This is my first short story I have written. I tried to make it a cautionary tale of greed. I hope you like it
Wishes by poolboy823
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Wishesby poolboy823
Wishes are more than what they seem
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.
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...
Undaunted Chronicles: Book 1: Hellion by whatsernameydg
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Undaunted Chronicles: Book 1: Hell...by whatsernameydg
"The question isn't why we fight, but what is worth fighting for?" When Lady Luxanna embarks on a quest that takes her to the mortal realm of Terra, she is met...
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...