86 Results with the "Fable" genre


    • 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.…
    • 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…
    • The Story of a Mother Cover
      by LovelyMay The Story of a Mother begins with a quiet desperation that clings to the cold air. The mother, drained from sleepless nights beside her sick child, watches as life slips through her hands. Death arrives not as a terrifying force, but in the gentle disguise of a weary old man, asking only for warmth. When the mother’s eyelids close in exhausted surrender, he takes the child, and the chase begins. Her journey is not fueled by strength but by love deeper than instinct. She follows Death through the night,…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter 20: Joe Green Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 20: Joe Green unfolds with a moment that defines a young stable boy’s character in the face of cruelty. Joe stumbles upon a grim scene at Mr. Clay's brick-yard, where a pair of horses are being viciously whipped by a man with no regard for their suffering. Shocked and overwhelmed by what he sees, Joe doesn't hesitate. He races off to find Mr. Clay himself, determined to put an end to the abuse. Though visibly shaken, his actions are swift and purposeful. His courage in confronting such cruelty,…
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