86 Results with the "Fable" genre


    • 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…
    • 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.…
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