The White Lady of Houska Castle
A tragic tale of love, betrayal, and the haunting secrets of Houska Castle.
Top Loss Stories on GatherTales
Stories of loss grapple with the pain and grief of losing loved ones, relationships, or cherished dreams. They explore the complex emotions associated with loss and the different ways people cope with it. These tales offer solace and understanding to those who have experienced loss.
The Little Match Girl
A poignant tale of love, hope, and imagination in the face of hardship.
The Legend of the Mythical Guarana
A mythical tale of love, loss, and the powerful spirit within the Amazon’s sacred guarana.
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 Atahualpa’s Ransom Room
A legendary deal of gold and betrayal in the heart of the Inca Empire.
Spring in Fialta
An elusive love story framed by the fog of memory and time.
The Story of the Yuki-onna
A haunting tale of beauty, mystery, and the cold embrace of the Yuki-onna.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
An angelic mystery that tests the bounds of human compassion and curiosity.
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.
Wunderkind
A young piano prodigy’s struggle with self-doubt leads her on a journey of self-discovery.
The Elephant Vanishes
A surreal mystery unfolds when an elephant inexplicably disappears from a small town.
The Haunting of Hill House
A chilling exploration of fear and madness within the walls of a haunted mansion.
The Necklace
A story of vanity, hardship, and the unexpected cost of desire.
The Second Bakery Attack
A couple’s strange midnight hunger leads to a surreal bakery heist.
The Fall of the House of Usher
A chilling tale of family, madness, and the supernatural.
The Yellow Wallpaper
A haunting tale of obsession and confinement.
The Story of an Hour
A brief yet profound reflection on personal freedom and societal constraints.
Hills Like White Elephants
A couple grapples with a difficult decision in the heat of a Spanish afternoon.
A Rose for Emily
A haunting Southern gothic tale of love, loss, and the dark secrets we carry.
Cat in the Rain
A quiet reflection on longing, loneliness, and the small comforts we seek.
The Monkey's Paw
Be careful what you wish for—fate always exacts its price.
The Rats in the Walls
An eerie inheritance unveils unspeakable horrors lurking beneath Exham Priory.