86 Results with the "Fable" genre


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      The Old House

      The Old House Cover
      by LovelyMay The Old House stood across a cobbled street, dark and leaning slightly, yet brimming with silent stories and faded grandeur. In it lived an elderly man, alone but not forgotten, who had drawn the attention of a boy living in the neat, modern home opposite. Despite the contrast between their worlds, a quiet connection grew. The boy, guided by a feeling he didn’t fully understand, gifted one of his pewter soldiers to the old man, hoping it would cheer him. The gift, though small, bridged their separate…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 18: Going for the Doctor Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 18: Going for the Doctor begins in the stillness of night, broken only by the sharp ring of the stable bell. The sound signals urgency, pulling John from sleep as he rushes to the stables. Black Beauty senses the tension even before the saddle is fastened. Mrs. Gordon, the mistress of the house, has suddenly fallen ill, and the squire needs a doctor immediately. There is no time to waste. John swiftly prepares Beauty, whose calm but alert manner reveals his readiness to help. With only a few words…
    • Act II — The Seagull Cover
      by LovelyMay Act II takes place on a warm afternoon near the tranquil lake on Sorin’s estate, where the sun lights the surface gently while conversations shift under the cool shade of a linden tree. Arkadina, Masha, and Dorn pass the time in seemingly casual talk, yet beneath their words lie complex fears and quiet confessions. Arkadina’s lively anecdotes and harsh wit mask a deeper anxiety—one driven by aging, competition, and the looming threat of being forgotten. Her laughter has edges, cutting into anyone who…
      Drama • Fable
    • The City of Political Distinction Cover
      by LovelyMay The City of Political Distinction was a destination known not for its glory, but for the veiled trials awaiting those who dared approach. Jamrach the Rich, accustomed to privilege and profit, embarked with urgency, eager to reach it before dusk fell. At a critical junction, confusion set in. Seeking direction, he approached a Wise-Looking Person who offered the knowledge Jamrach needed—for a price. Although reluctant to part with even a coin, Jamrach paid, underestimating the true cost of his journey.…
      Fable • Literary
    • Chapter 30: A Thief Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 30: A Thief introduces a shift in Black Beauty’s life as he is purchased by a well-off bachelor living in Bath. Recommended by his doctor to take up riding for his health, the man secures a private stable and employs a groom named Filcher to oversee Beauty’s daily care. At first, everything appears in order—fresh bedding, polished tack, and a generous supply of oats. Beauty feels the benefits immediately: his coat glows, his energy is steady, and he performs well during rides. Yet slowly, a…
    • Chapter VI — The Best That the Galoshes Gave Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI opens a peculiar door into the young Divine’s journey, not just through foreign lands but into the corners of his own expectations. His heart, fueled by books and lectures, longed for something bigger than his quiet surroundings. When he straps on the enchanted galoshes, the adventure begins not in joy but in a soggy Copenhagen garden. The drizzle dampens his spirits almost instantly, a small but symbolic warning of the disappointments to come. Transported across countries, he sees lakes,…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 8: Ginger’s Story Continued Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 8: Ginger's Story Continued reveals the deeper pain and hardship behind Ginger's strong-willed demeanor. Her account begins with being sold to match another chestnut horse, a decision driven by aesthetics rather than compatibility or care. Her new owner, obsessed with appearances, subjected her to a cruel check-rein, forcing her head unnaturally high. The pressure caused her constant strain, making even simple movements painful. Compounded by the use of a sharp bit, her mouth and jaw were sore,…
    • Chapter 41: The Butcher Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 41: The Butcher begins with an honest reflection on the demanding life horses endure, especially in cities where work never slows. The narrator, an experienced horse, observes the varying treatment horses receive depending on the temperaments of their owners. While he’s known hard labor before, he explains how much worse it becomes when handled without patience or understanding. He describes seeing a little gray pony, startlingly similar to his old companion Merrylegs, being whipped and yanked…
    • The Happy Family Cover
      by LovelyMay The Happy Family introduces readers to a world measured not in miles, but in burdock leaves. Within this leafy dominion, an elderly pair of snails view their secluded life with a mix of pride and peace. To them, their patch of garden is not just home—it is a legacy planted, as they believe, solely for their noble kind. Their belief in inherited distinction shapes the way they perceive the world, even as they remain unaware of what lies beyond the burdocks. Having no children of their own, they adopt a…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 19: Only Ignorance Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 19: Only Ignorance opens during a slow and painful recovery for Black Beauty, who remains weak after a serious bout of illness. The fever had left him drained, and a harsh bloodletting treatment had worsened his condition. He was moved to a quieter stall, away from Ginger and Merrylegs, where the silence made every faint sound more noticeable. In this stillness, Beauty became acutely aware of even the subtlest movement—of hooves outside, or the rustle of hay. He was too weak to lift his head for…
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