86 Results with the "Fable" genre


    • Chapter 44: Old Captain and His Successor Cover
      by LovelyMay ChatGPT said: Chapter 44: Old Captain and His Successor begins with a moment that leaves a lasting scar on Jerry’s life and deeply affects everyone connected to the cab service. Captain, a strong and loyal horse who has served faithfully, meets his end not through old age but due to human recklessness. As Jerry and the horses make their way home, a drayman under the influence crashes a large beer cart into their cab. The impact is brutal—Captain collapses in agony, with injuries too severe for…
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      The Shadow

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      by LovelyMay The Shadow introduces a tale where intellect meets illusion, unraveling a dark parable about identity and power. The learned man, drawn to warmer lands for the sake of health and change, soon discovers that brilliance of mind does not protect against the searing heat or the unfamiliar ways of the south. His days become still, lived behind curtains and cool interiors, while the city blooms with life as the sun sets. Curious music and flickering lights across the street whisper of enchantments just beyond…
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    • Chapter 22: Earlshall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 22: Earlshall begins a pivotal shift in my journey as Ginger and I are transported from the calm and kind care of Birtwick to the grandeur and formality of Earlshall Park. The estate is vast, with well-kept grounds, a splendid house, and spacious stables that hint at luxury. Yet despite the surface elegance, it becomes clear that life here will be very different. Mr. York, the head coachman, greets us with a mixture of professionalism and authority. He listens politely to John’s careful…
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      The Swineherd

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      by LovelyMay The Swineherd begins with a Prince who offers his heart not through gold or conquest, but through beauty rooted in nature. He brings a rose that blooms just once every five years and a nightingale whose song could soften the heaviest sorrow. These gifts, crafted by the earth and cherished by poets, are rejected outright by the Emperor’s daughter. She finds them unimpressive because they are not manufactured, not glittering with artificial splendor. Her interest lies not in wonder, but in spectacle. The…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 1: My Early Home Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1: My Early Home begins with memories shaped in a peaceful pasture, surrounded by soft grass and the rhythmic hum of nature. At the heart of this place was a clean pond, bordered by rushes and lilies, where the water sparkled in the sun and offered cool relief on warmer days. One end of the field lay near a fir grove, where birds gathered and shade stretched generously, while the other opened toward our master’s house and a tilled field. In those early days, my world was small but complete—my…
    • 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…
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