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GatherTales: A Global Hub for Short Stories

GatherTales is your doorway to a rich polyphonic of stories by way of the globe. Irrespective of whether you have a special liking for folklore, regard local gossips with suspicion, or would like to know something new, our platform is the uncommon space where storytelling lovers can share, read and connect.

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Immerse yourself into a rich variety of stories which come from various cultures and times. Our catalog ranges from folk tales that have been around for centuries to contemporary fiction, and we have something for everyone. Through the medium of narrative, experience new worlds, traditions, and viewpoints.

GatherTales: A Global Hub for Short Stories

New & Noteworthy Stories

Stories That Will Captivate You, Don't Miss These New Stories

Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Famine and Flood

Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Famine and Flood

An immersive Dutch legend of a noblewoman whose greed unleashes famine and a devastating flood

Monkey King and the Celestial Peaches

Monkey King and the Celestial Peaches

A daring immortal’s feast sparks divine chaos among the gods

Hider of the Sun: The Trickster Monkey Who Dimmed the Sky

Hider of the Sun: The Trickster Monkey Who Dimmed the Sky

An Indonesian myth about a clever monkey who dims the scorching sun to rescue parched fields and restore harmony

Raven Creates the World

Raven Creates the World

How cunning Raven freed the light stolen by a greedy chief to bring dawn to Earth

Hermes Steals Apollo’s Cattle & Invents the Lyre

Hermes Steals Apollo’s Cattle & Invents the Lyre

How the mischievous newborn god outwitted Apollo and forged music from mischief under moonlit skies

Eshu and the Two Farmers

Eshu and the Two Farmers

A Yoruba Chaos-Deity's Lesson on Seeing Both Sides

Reynard the Fox: Cunning in the Lion’s Court

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

Coyote Steals Fire

Coyote Steals Fire

How a Cunning Trickster Brought the Warmth of Fire to People in a Cold World

The Guardians of Uluru

The Guardians of Uluru

Unearthing the ancient Dreamtime legends of Anangu guardians who watch over the great red monolith

The Spirit Canoe

The Spirit Canoe

A ghostly boat ferries souls across moonlit lagoons under the palms

The Coconut Crab of Guam: A Tale of Greed and Loss

The Coconut Crab of Guam: A Tale of Greed and Loss

Driven by greed, a lone coconut crab seeks glittering treasures but discovers a sobering cost when it loses its shell.

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

A Kenyan Folktale of a Curious Calf and a Cunning Crocodile

The Humpbacked Flute-Player

The Humpbacked Flute-Player

An Ethiopian Folktale of a Musician Whose Melody Brings Rain to Parched Lands

Why Bats Fly at Night: A Nigerian Folktale

Why Bats Fly at Night: A Nigerian Folktale

A tale of a broken vow under the moon and the wisdom that follows

Song of the Silk-Cotton Tree

Song of the Silk-Cotton Tree

A mystical legend of spirits dwelling in a sacred kapok tree, guiding hearts and harmony of a Sierra Leonean village

The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder

The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder

A Nigerian Folktale of Quarreling Spirits That Spark Lightning

The Boy Who Found Fire: An Aboriginal Origin of Dawn and the Fire Sticks

The Boy Who Found Fire: An Aboriginal Origin of Dawn and the Fire Sticks

When curiosity leads a young dreamer beyond the horizon, the world awakens with flame and daylight

The Cassowary’s Revenge

The Cassowary’s Revenge

A fierce bird’s wrath rises in America’s wild woods to punish those who threaten nature

Rangi and Papa: The Sky-Father and Earth-Mother Torn Apart

Rangi and Papa: The Sky-Father and Earth-Mother Torn Apart

An ancient Maori myth of creation and separation, where Rangi and Papa's love forged the world and their children shaped the sky and land.

The Sleeping Giant

The Sleeping Giant

A Legendary Mountain Ridge of a Slumbering Warrior Turned to Stone

Most Loved Stories

Stories That Will Captivate You, Don't Miss These New Stories

The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast

The Tortoise and the Birds: A Skyward Feast

A Nigerian folktale where a crafty tortoise lures birds with sky-high promises, only to discover that fairness and trust outweigh any feast

Around the World in Eighty Days: A Race Against Time

Around the World in Eighty Days: A Race Against Time

A thrilling nineteenth-century adventure from the streets of London to the farthest reaches of the globe

The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A Greek Cautionary Fable

The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A Greek Cautionary Fable

An immersive ancient Greek fable teaching the high cost of deceit and the true value of trust

Symphony of Silicon: An Odyssey of Human-AI Friendship in 2030

Symphony of Silicon: An Odyssey of Human-AI Friendship in 2030

Engineer Amara and the sentient system LYNX reshape tomorrow across eight breathtaking movements

The Omen of the Persian Gulf

The Omen of the Persian Gulf

Ardashir’s Prophetic Encounter by the Persian Gulf Shores

Heracles' Triumph: The Nemean Lion Conquest

Heracles' Triumph: The Nemean Lion Conquest

A hero's struggle against fate and nature in ancient Greece.

Fair Charlotte: The Price of Vanity

Fair Charlotte: The Price of Vanity

A timeless American legend where beauty blinds judgment and vanity sows the seeds of downfall.

The Devil’s Chair of Cassadaga

The Devil’s Chair of Cassadaga

A Halloween night where reality meets the supernatural in Cassadaga.

The Noccalula Waterfalls Story

The Noccalula Waterfalls Story

A journey of discovery in the mystical embrace of Alabama’s hidden waterfall legend.

The Fox and the Brave Goat

The Fox and the Brave Goat

A clever fox meets its match in a brave goat, proving that wisdom can outshine deception.

The Lost Village of Sisserou

The Lost Village of Sisserou

A hidden village. A forgotten past. A choice that changes everything.

The Silver Bell of Itauguá

The Silver Bell of Itauguá

A forgotten legend. A cursed bell. A destiny that cannot be escaped.

Courage Stories

Brave and Heroic Adventures for Inspiration

Monkey King and the Celestial Peaches

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

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

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

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

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

The Treasure of Abbot Thomas

A ghostly quest unfolds in the ruins of a medieval abbey, where fate and fortune intertwine.

The Phantom Rickshaw

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 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

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

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

The Man Who Would Be King

A gripping tale of two British adventurers who carve a kingdom in the remote wilds of Afghanistan

Fable Stories

Moral Lessons through Timeless Fables

Reynard the Fox: Cunning in the Lion’s Court

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

The Coconut Crab of Guam: A Tale of Greed and Loss

The Coconut Crab of Guam: A Tale of Greed and Loss

Driven by greed, a lone coconut crab seeks glittering treasures but discovers a sobering cost when it loses its shell.

The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter

The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter

A lively Nigerian fable where a vain tortoise’s pride in his daughter’s beauty leads to humorous misadventures and a lesson in humility.

The Hare and the Lion: South African Fable of Cunning and Courage

The Hare and the Lion: South African Fable of Cunning and Courage

A clever hare outwits a brutal lion to restore harmony and hope to a fearful animal kingdom.

The Fisherman and the Sea

The Fisherman and the Sea

A Russian fable of greed, the restless sea, and the price of a heart unquenched

The Fish and the Star

The Fish and the Star

A courageous fish embarks on a starlit journey beyond its watery home to reach a distant star and discover the power of dreams.

The Hunter and the Antelope: A Lesson in Greed and Respect

The Hunter and the Antelope: A Lesson in Greed and Respect

In Kenya’s golden savannas, a relentless hunter learns the true cost of greed and the power of respecting the wild.

The Clever Rabbit and the Lion

The Clever Rabbit and the Lion

A cunning rabbit outsmarts a fierce lion to bring peace to the savannah inhabitants

The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees

The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees

An allegorical journey through borders, rebellion, and the quest for balance in a buzzing realm

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

A hilarious farm fable where typing cows and crafty hens negotiate for better blankets, sparking a playful barnyard revolution.

The Little Engine That Could: A Tale of Perseverance and Positive Thinking

The Little Engine That Could: A Tale of Perseverance and Positive Thinking

An uplifting story of a determined little locomotive who learns the power of belief and never gives up.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit’s Great Garden Adventure

The Tale of Peter Rabbit’s Great Garden Adventure

A charming rabbit’s daring escape from Mr. McGregor’s garden, teaching readers about bravery and the value of caution.

Folktale Stories

Traditional Tales from Around the World

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

How the Elephant Got Its Trunk

A Kenyan Folktale of a Curious Calf and a Cunning Crocodile

The Humpbacked Flute-Player

The Humpbacked Flute-Player

An Ethiopian Folktale of a Musician Whose Melody Brings Rain to Parched Lands

Why Bats Fly at Night: A Nigerian Folktale

Why Bats Fly at Night: A Nigerian Folktale

A tale of a broken vow under the moon and the wisdom that follows

The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder

The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder

A Nigerian Folktale of Quarreling Spirits That Spark Lightning

Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom

Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom

How a cunning spider tried to hoard knowledge but ended up sharing it with all of humanity

The Lion and the Jackal of the Savannah

The Lion and the Jackal of the Savannah

How a clever jackal’s playful pranks taught a proud lion the meaning of humility

The King's Magic Drum

The King's Magic Drum

A Nigerian Legend of Greed, Loss, and the Power of Generosity

The Man Who Never Lied

The Man Who Never Lied

A Nigerian farmer uses perfect honesty to outwit a powerful king and teach the value of truth.

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale of Cleverness and Adaptability

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Tale of Cleverness and Adaptability

An ancient Indian folktale of quick thinking, friendship, and the art of survival on the riverbank

The Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Greed and Ruin

The Lady of Stavoren: A Tale of Greed and Ruin

A Dutch legend of unchecked avarice that sank a proud city beneath shifting sands

The Girl Who Married a Lion

The Girl Who Married a Lion

A Zimbabwean girl weds a stranger who is secretly a lion, leading her to learn courage, trust, and devotion.

How the Birds Got Their Colors

How the Birds Got Their Colors

An Ancient Australian Folktale of Rivalry, Wisdom, and the Birth of Brilliant Plumage

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