86 Results with the "Fable" genre


    • Chapter 34: An Old War Horse Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 34: An Old War Horse begins with the voice of Captain, an experienced military horse whose calm tone reflects years of service. In his younger days, Captain was proud to serve in the army. He trained tirelessly, mastering every drill with precision, always moving in sync with his rider. He describes the early days fondly—quick trots, sharp turns, halts on command, and galloping across open fields. The discipline gave him purpose, but more than that, his bond with his young cavalry officer brought…
    • Fourth Story — The Prince and Princess Cover
      by LovelyMay Fourth Story follows Gerda as she escapes the enchantment of a hidden summer garden, where time had quietly stood still. Her feet, once warmed by endless blossoms, now crunch fallen leaves as autumn greets her return to the real world. Though her legs tire and the wind bites sharper, her spirit does not waver—she presses on, driven by the memory of Kay. Each step forward carries more than physical weight; it holds the emotional burden of someone who refuses to let loss turn into surrender. The road she…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 12: A Stormy Day Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12: A Stormy Day begins with a brisk autumn morning as Black Beauty is harnessed for a journey with his master and John, the coachman. Though recent rains have made the ground soft and the river dangerously high, the atmosphere at the start is pleasant and fresh. The dog-cart, being light, moves easily along the early part of the route. They pass through villages and fields, the roads already muddy from the season's downpour. The group is in good spirits, unaware of how quickly the day will turn.…
    • Chapter 45: Jerry’s New Year Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year opens with a scene marked by both hardship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city celebrating the holidays. For Jerry, a kind-hearted cabman, and his faithful horse, the season is not about rest or festivity but about staying upright in freezing sleet and snow. Long hours are spent waiting outside grand homes where warm lights glow inside, while the streets remain cruelly cold and still. Jerry does not complain, nor does he mistreat his horse, even as the hours…
    • The Little Match Girl Cover
      by LovelyMay The Little Match Girl begins with a young girl shivering in the streets on New Year’s Eve, barefoot and alone, her hands tightly holding a bundle of matches. She walks unnoticed through the city, passed by celebrants oblivious to her hunger and despair. The chill bites harder with each step, and the absence of shoes or shelter drives her to crouch in a corner. She’s too afraid to go home with no money from sales, dreading her father's anger and the cold walls of their broken home. Out of sheer…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 24: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 24: The Lady Anne, or a Runaway Horse begins during the freshness of spring when Lord W---- and much of his household travel to London, leaving the estate in quieter hands. Black Beauty and Ginger remain behind, tended by the head groom and a few family members who chose to stay. Among them is Lady Anne, a confident and experienced horsewoman who takes particular liking to Black Beauty, calling him “Black Auster.” She often rides him across the countryside with grace and control, earning his…
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