The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.
Top 20th Century Stories on GatherTales
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20th Century: A time of great upheaval and change, marked by two world wars, the rise and fall of ideologies, and significant technological advancements. Stories from this period often reflect the anxieties, hopes, and struggles of individuals and societies in a rapidly changing world.
Lighthouse Spirit of Pensacola: A Haunting Legend of Loss and Redemption
A ghostly guardian, former keepers’ legacy, and an emotional journey at Pensacola’s historic lighthouse.
The Haunted Stourdevant Hall
A historian's journey through a haunted mansion to uncover secrets and find redemption.
La Llorona
A poignant encounter with a sorrowful spirit by the Río Grande.
The Ghost Bride of Han River
A love lost to the river, a spirit bound by sorrow, and a whisper that lingers through the night.
The Laughing River of Kabul
A timeless tale of love, loss, and the river that never forgets.
The Ghost Drummers of Mombasa
Mombasa’s haunted past beats through the night—will the Ghost Drummers ever find rest?
The Coconut Grove Mystery
A journalist unearths a deadly mystery in an abandoned Caribbean plantation where the past refuses to rest.
Why the Aral Sea Vanished
A once-thriving sea, drained by human ambition, now lies in ruins—a tragic lesson for the world.
The Gift of the Magi
A heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice that captures the true meaning of giving.
The Tale of the Crystal Skulls
A daring quest for ancient relics reveals the secrets of gods and the price of power.
Signs and Symbols
A poignant tale of parental love, helplessness, and the enigmatic nature of mental illness.
The South" by Jorge Luis Borges
A journey into the Argentine south reveals unexpected truths and confrontations.
The Legend of the Lost City of Z
A legendary search for a lost civilization deep in the Amazon.
Araby
A young boy's journey of youthful infatuation and bitter disillusionment.
Spring in Fialta
An elusive love story framed by the fog of memory and time.
The Metamorphosis
A surreal tale of transformation and the collapse of family bonds.
For Esmé—with Love and Squalor
A soldier's encounter with a wise young girl brings hope in the midst of war.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
An angelic mystery that tests the bounds of human compassion and curiosity.
A Good Man is Hard to Find
A chilling tale of a family's road trip gone tragically wrong.
Wunderkind
A young piano prodigy’s struggle with self-doubt leads her on a journey of self-discovery.
Big Two-Hearted River
A veteran seeks peace in the natural beauty of Michigan’s wilderness.
The Story of the Lost City of Paititi*
Discover the fabled Incan city of Paititi hidden deep within the Amazon jungle.
A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud
A young boy learns a profound lesson about love from a stranger in a café.