Cautionarytale Stories

33 Stories

The Boy Who Plays With Doves by WinterlyHeights
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The Boy Who Plays With Dovesby Wintərly Heīghts
"Hemlock, foxglove, nightshade three - / Shield me from catastrophe. / Silent lungs and final weeps. / Send my monsters back to sleep." Olden World, c. 1866: S...
Rose Fall (UNDER EDITING) by ShadowKiL22
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Rose Fall (UNDER EDITING)by The Shadow's Scribbles
They loved each other, everyone knew that. Did they know each other though? In this perfect idea of love a lot lay underneath. What they wanted and what they knew grew d...
The Phoenix on the Roof by WinterlyHeights
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The Phoenix on the Roofby Wintərly Heīghts
"Still the phoenix sits upon / The world in fearsome form, / With a crown upon her head / And the beauty of a storm." Newfound World, c. 1699: A phoenix nests...
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Wishes by poolboy823
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Wishesby poolboy823
Wishes are more than what they seem
NaRrOw EsCaPe ( A tale of Trust lost by Advanz1
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NaRrOw EsCaPe ( A tale of Trust lo...by Advanz1
In a tale of friendship turned betrayal, a harrowing experience unfolds as trust is shattered by a shocking discovery.
Undaunted Chronicles: Book 1: Hellion by whatsernameydg
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Undaunted Chronicles: Book 1: Hell...by whatsernameydg
"The question isn't why we fight, but what is worth fighting for?" When Lady Luxanna embarks on a quest that takes her to the mortal realm of Terra, she is met...
The Dreaming Priest (One Shot) by ruriraita
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The Dreaming Priest (One Shot)by Ruri
"The Dreaming Priest," penned by Danislyn, unfolds the tale of a lethargic and destitute priest whose aspirations for wealth outweigh his inclination for hard...
WHEN SHE CALLS | poetry by liltingly
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WHEN SHE CALLS | poetryby Alex
Of another's pain we learn. Of our own we grow. Highest (and most impressive so far) ranks: * no. 4 in outlet out of (640+ stories) * no. 32 in poem book (out of 1000+ s...
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He Who Watches by AuthorGus
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He Who Watchesby Edwin Gusto
In the early 1900's the Algonquin people of northern Minnesota are confronted with a mysterious monster after a series of disappearances within their village. Seeing no...
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Short Stories by Lindsey_Roxanne
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Short Storiesby Lindsey_Roxanne
A Cautionary Tale: What lengths would you go to to get your soulmate to notice you? *TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE* *First draft in progress*
Second Chance by nhacault7
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Second Chanceby Nicholas Hacault
This is my first short story I have written. I tried to make it a cautionary tale of greed. I hope you like it
Hawthorne's Humble Hi-jinks by FangFury091
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Hawthorne's Humble Hi-jinksby FangFury091
Odette was forced to go to the countryside after being kicked out by her adoptive family and her fiancé cheated on her with her younger adoptive sister. Most people woul...
A Single Drop of Blood by F_Adams
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A Single Drop of Bloodby Farashah_Adams
A young woman, new to the city, spots an ad for an amazing apartment in a great location and at an unbelievably low price. After getting off at the subway stop, she begi...
CROSSROADS OF DECEPTION  by Oluwashindara966
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CROSSROADS OF DECEPTION by Oluwashindara
Emma, a young woman, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit as she juggles two relationships simultaneously. As she navigates the thrill of attention and adoration f...
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" by JaredDarby
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"The Mind Control Machine: The Ris...by Jared
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" is a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition and the consequences...
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" by JaredDarby
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"The Mind Control Machine: The Ris...by Jared
"The Mind Control Machine: The Rise and Fall of Dr. Edward, the Mad Scientist" is a cautionary tale about the perils of unchecked ambition and the consequences...
The Raven and The Moth by KeepersOfTheDust
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The Raven and The Mothby KOTD official
Theomma's favorite cautionary tale about kindness and generosity.