Cautionarytale Stories

34 Stories

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...
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...
Wishes by poolboy823
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Wishesby poolboy823
Wishes are more than what they seem
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...
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.
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 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...
Completed
Eclipse by Swepenzo
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Eclipseby Swepenzo
Short Story
Completed
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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