Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
One girl, one garden, and a dream to change her world.
Top Conversational Stories on GatherTales
A conversational writing style mimics the natural flow of spoken language. It uses everyday vocabulary and sentence structures, making it easy for readers to follow along. This style is often used in blogs, personal narratives, and some types of fiction.
The Last Stop
A young boy’s journey through the city opens his eyes to the hidden beauty around him.
For Esmé—with Love and Squalor
A soldier's encounter with a wise young girl brings hope in the midst of war.
The Elephant Vanishes
A surreal mystery unfolds when an elephant inexplicably disappears from a small town.
A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud
A young boy learns a profound lesson about love from a stranger in a café.
The Second Bakery Attack
A couple’s strange midnight hunger leads to a surreal bakery heist.
Hills Like White Elephants
A couple grapples with a difficult decision in the heat of a Spanish afternoon.
The Story of the Cunning Tortoise
A journey from cunning to wisdom – the tale of Ijapa, the tortoise
The Legend of Bigfoot
An enduring mystery of the wild, where folklore meets modern-day intrigue.
Happy Place
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Maktub
Embrace destiny and discover life's wisdom in every moment.
The Fault in Our Stars
A poignant love story that explores life, death, and the meaning of love.
Anansi the Spider
Anansi's journey from a cunning trickster to a wise storyteller.