The Bell Witch of Alabama
A chilling legend of a restless spirit haunting a remote Alabama farmstead in the waning days of the 19th century.
Top Dramatic Stories on GatherTales
Explore a World of Stories: Welcome to our curated collection of stories, where imagination meets diversity! Dive into a rich tapestry of tales, meticulously organized to cater to every reader's preference. Our advanced filtering options allow you to seamlessly navigate through our vast library, ensuring you find the perfect story to suit your mood and interest. Whether you're in the mood for a thrilling adventure, a heartwarming romance, or an educational tale, our platform has something for everyone. Explore stories by genre, type, and audience age, and discover the magic of storytelling like never before.
Dramatic: A dramatic writing style creates a sense of tension, excitement, and conflict. It often uses vivid descriptions, dialogue, and action to draw the reader into the story. This style is common in plays, screenplays, and some types of fiction.
El Lobizón: Curse of the Seventh Son
An Argentine gaucho’s bloodline doom beneath the full moon’s silver gaze
La Tatwana: The Tragedy of a Guatemalan Herbalist
A sorrowful chronicle of La Tatwana, whose healing hands faced cruel superstition in colonial Guatemala.
The Haunted Deluna House
A spectral legacy stirs in the moonlit halls of Pensacola’s oldest abode
Haunting at the Neils Hotel: A 19th Century Ghost Tale
A spectral presence lurks in the corridors of a historic American hotel.
El Pombro
The Lighthouse Spirit of Pensacola
A ghostly keeper’s vigil endures in the salt-scented air of Pensacola Light.
Sisyphus: The Endless Climb
A dramatic retelling of Sisyphus’s eternal punishment under the Greek gods.
Pyramus and Thisbe of Babylon: A Tragic Love Beyond Walls
Two lovers in ancient Babylon, kept apart by a garden wall, face a fateful misunderstanding that seals their doom.
Romulus and Remus: The Legendary Founders of Rome
Twin princes nursed by a she-wolf overcome fate to establish an eternal city.
El Sombrerón: The Haunting Serenade of Guatemala
A mysterious small man in a grand hat weaves curses with haunting songs under moonlight.
La Nahuala: The Witch of Souls
In a small colonial village, whispers tell of a shapeshifting witch who steals souls under the moonlight.
The Legend of Saint George and the Dragon
A chivalric tale of Saint George confronting a fearsome dragon to rescue a princess and restore peace.
Welcome to the Underworld: A Modern Greek Myth Retelling
When Persephone vanishes into a neon-lit underworld, Hades must confront ancient bonds and modern desire.
Stolen Bairn and the Sìdh: A Scottish Folktale of Courage
A mother's unyielding love defies the enchanted folk of the moors to reclaim her child.
The Girl Without Hands: A Tale of Perseverance and Redemption
An armless maiden confronts darkness and finds her own light.
The Cruel Sister: A Dark British Legend of Rivalry
A chilling tale of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England.
Wounded Selkie
A tale of vengeance and grace on the wild coasts of Scotland
King Erysichthon: The Price of Pride
A tragic myth of pride, divine retribution, and the unyielding consequences of hubris.
Cinder & Glass: The Reforged Heart
A modern retelling of servitude, opportunity, and the transformative power of love.
Casey Jones: The Timeless Rails of Destiny
A larger-than-life journey of one railroad engineer's heroic ride against fate.
Skin of the Sea: Journey of Redemption
A mythic retelling of sacrifice, divine anger, and a quest to restore nature’s balance.
Violet Made of Thorns: The Prophet's Curse
A dark, cinematic drama of prophecy, curse, and unexpected attraction in modern America.
Small Favors: The Hidden Cost of Kindness
In a quiet American town, a series of innocent favors unearth a sinister bargain with unforeseen consequences.