Underworld Express: Ghost Train Negotiation with the Gods
An epic journey aboard a phantom locomotive where mortals barter with deities for the fate of souls
Top Courage Stories on GatherTales
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Quest for the Crown
Two heirs from a secret magical lineage face betrayal, test loyalty, and embark on a quest to claim a legendary crown.
Pirate Adventure: Charting Caribbean Treasures or Joining the Royal Navy
An epic tale of daring pirates, hidden gold, and the hard choice between treasure hunting and naval honor in the 18th Century Caribbean
Stowaway to Mars
A lone stowaway uncovers an alien ark beneath Mars’ scarlet dunes
Dragon’s Fang
A Young Squire’s Quest to Forge an Unlikely Alliance and Defend the Realm from a Mythic Beast
Antarctica! A Frozen Frontier of Alien Discovery
A U.S. research team in Antarctica uncovers an otherworldly entity beneath the ice, challenging every scientific boundary.
Terror on the Titanic: A Voyage of Sabotage and Survival
When a hidden threat lurks beneath the gleaming decks, survival depends on courage against chilling sabotage.
The Abominable Snowman: A Himalayan Quest
An epic journey into frozen peaks where man meets myth and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance
House of Danger: A Psychic Investigator's Time-Warped Mansion
When psychic investigator Lila Brennan inherits a sprawling estate, shifting corridors and spectral echoes draw her into a web of time-traveling danger.
Monkey King and the Celestial Peaches
A daring immortal’s feast sparks divine chaos among the gods
Reynard the Fox: Cunning in the Lion’s Court
A medieval French fable of wit and survival as Reynard outsmarts the lion-king to escape punishment
Kupe and the Giant Wheke
A fearless Maori navigator confronts the monstrous octopus in a battle for his people’s future
King Solomon's Mines: A Victorian Expedition for Africa's Legendary Treasure
An intrepid British expedition dares jungles, deserts, and ancient secrets in pursuit of King Solomon’s treasure.
The Star: Astronomers Facing the End Beneath the London Sky
When a new celestial visitor threatens Earth, a team of UK astronomers redefine courage and hope.
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
A ghostly quest unfolds in the ruins of a medieval abbey, where fate and fortune intertwine.
The Phantom Rickshaw
A Ghostly Encounter in Colonial Calcutta by Rudyard Kipling
The Signal-Man
A haunting tale of premonitions and dread on a desolate railway cutting in 19th century England.
A Memory of Wind
A modern reimagining of Iphigenia’s poignant journey before her sacrifice, blending myth and memory
Ivanhoe: A Tale of Chivalry and Courage in Medieval England
A sweeping adventure of loyalty, love, and honor amid the turmoil of 12th-century England
The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
A gripping tale of valor and fear on an untamed African safari that changes a man's destiny.
The Man Who Would Be King
A gripping tale of two British adventurers who carve a kingdom in the remote wilds of Afghanistan
Ancient Engines: A Time Traveler’s Impact on the Modern World
Future explorers unlock a forgotten engine, plunging modern America into impossible wonders, hidden risks, and a race against time.
Stephenson's Rocket: A Victorian Space Race
Victorian engineers from the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany compete in a daring space race driven by steam, steel, and boundless ambition.
Eveline’s Farewell: A Dublin Love’s Leap
A young Irish woman stands at Dublin’s docks, torn between family duty and the promise of love and freedom abroad