Stories tagged “fable”
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Yellow
A coward has it easy: they’re only really afraid of one thing … being afraid. Everyone else has many fears. Meira was constantly teased by her classmates. She jumped at the smallest things: little bugs, harmless snakes, birds taking wing, a...
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The Maiden Complains
The Maiden sprinted through the forest, her Maidenly bosom heaving. She paused when she thought she was far enough away and put on her clothing. “Honestly!” She huffed to herself with Maidenly indignation. “Can’t a young girl ta...
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The Silent Lagoon
There was once a turtle who lived in a silent lagoon. She loved how quiet it was, and liked having it to herself. One day, a dolphin came to live in the lagoon. He was quite friendly, but he was always clicking and chirping so he could find his way. Th...
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The Green Man
The Green Man sits alone in full company, orifices spewing serpents’ arms and foliage tongues. Nobody knows his reason for being. Nobody knows from whence he came; from whose mind he was conjured. Whether representationally pious or something alt...
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The Juxtoposition of Prometheus
Proud, independent Eagle flew as far as her wings and the wind could take her. One day Eagle spied an ugly rock, that she alone found beauty in. The rock became Home. She still journeyed afar but returned to the rock each night. Crow asked Eagle, ̶...
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The Funeral of the Sardine
They’re coming to take me away. I can’t really tell the difference between them except for her. Well, I think it is a “her”, she looks softer than every other of those lumbering awkward giants. I have the personal theory they fe...
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The Hungry Hawk
The Hawk caught the fish Sir Fish wished himself away Fly away, Sir Fish! Sir Fish spread his fins Though he was in air, swam off. Robbed Hawk of his lunch. Hawk struck out anew Tried to grab a rabbit stew Once again, food flew! Quite hungry, Hawk curs...