Stories tagged “parable”

  • A "Just So" Story

    Gunman-ji closed the gate of Diplomat-sahib’s compound and then ducked through the small side door to resume his post. He looked up and down the street both ways, ensuring that no bad elements had followed Driver-bhai home on the circuitous drive...

    • Author: TSlothrop
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.

  • 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, ̶...

  • Allegory

    Milner paced back with unease. The campfire cast orange-black flickering light on the cave walls. Milner focused on his makeshift calendar, long ago scrawled on the cave wall using red ochre. “Nnn-Niigh. Nine years… th-three months.” It was hard ...

    • Author: TrevorP79
    • Posted about 2 years ago.

  • 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...

    • Author: Tesseract
    • Posted almost 2 years ago.

  • 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...