Cautionarytale Stories

34 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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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*
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.
So I Assumed by rodrigo2046
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So I Assumedby Rodrigo Ruiz
"So I Assumed" is a reflective narrative exploring humanity's evolving relationship with nature, divinity, technology, and ultimately, artificial intelligence...
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...