86 Results with the "Fable" genre


    • Act III — The Seagull Cover
      by LovelyMay Act III opens within the dining room of Sorin’s home, where disorder reveals more than disarray. Trunks and luggage line the walls, not only suggesting travel but also a desire to escape from lives that have grown too tight. Trigorin sits at the table, distant and half-engaged, as Masha confesses her decision to marry Medviedenko. It’s a choice made not from love but fatigue—a hope that practicality might numb passion. Trigorin listens without judgment, his indifference veiled in polite concern.…
      Drama • Fable
    • Chapter I: Dream Life and Real Life; A Little African Story Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I: Dream Life and Real Life; A Little African Story introduces young Jannita, whose quiet existence is tethered to the harsh routine of tending goats under the unforgiving African sun. Her life, shaped by the rigid demands of her Boer employers, offers little warmth or affection. Seeking shelter beneath the spindly shade of a milk-bush, Jannita falls asleep, and her world transforms. In the cocoon of her dream, the plain turns to a gentle meadow, and the people around her speak with kindness and…
      Fable • Novel
    • Chapter 31: A Humbug Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 31: A Humbug begins with the arrival of Alfred Smirk, a groom hired for his appearance rather than his ability. Tall, confident, and well-dressed, Smirk impresses the master with polished boots and smooth manners. To the casual eye, he seems perfect—always brushing Beauty’s mane, oiling his hooves, and keeping his coat shining. But these efforts are only skin deep. While Smirk ensures Beauty looks good when the master is around, he fails at the fundamental tasks of a groom. The saddle is put on…
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      The Fir Tree

      The Fir Tree Cover
      by LovelyMay The Fir Tree begins its life nestled in a peaceful forest, yet never learns to enjoy the gifts around it. Its trunk soaks in the golden warmth of the sun, its branches are brushed by bird feathers in flight, and children laugh nearby as they play—but none of this brings the tree any peace. It is obsessed with becoming taller, older, and more important, always believing that happiness lies somewhere far from where it stands. The forest, with all its charm and seasonal magic, becomes a backdrop the tree…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 9: Merry legs Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 9: Merry legs opens with a lively account of how the cheerful, dependable pony Merrylegs serves as the first riding companion for the children of Mr. Blomefield’s household. His role goes far beyond entertainment—he becomes a patient teacher and a gentle guardian, especially when carrying the young girls like Miss Jessie and Flora. While he happily accommodates their careful rides, the dynamic shifts when the boys become too rowdy or overstay their time, leaving him tired and needing a break.…
    • Chapter 42: The Election Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 42: The Election opens with a quiet tension as Jerry Barker finds himself caught between financial opportunity and moral clarity. Political campaigns sweep through the town with loud processions and busy canvassers eager to rent every available cab. Jerry, though offered good money, firmly refuses to participate. The idea of transporting drunken voters for political gain unsettles him. More than discomfort, it's about dignity—both for himself and for the horses he relies on. He believes no amount…
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