Cautionarytale Stories

33 Stories

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...
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...
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...
Robin Redcap's Well by HobgoblinRedcap
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Robin Redcap's Wellby Hobgoblin [Redcap]
A very short story if it can be called that, I hope you enjoy.
Completed
Wishes by poolboy823
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Wishesby poolboy823
Wishes are more than what they seem
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...
Poison Ivy by BlondeLia72
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Poison Ivyby Call Me Lia
"Ivy mesram was always a normal, bright eyed kid. That is, until her father passed at a tender age, and she vowed never to feel sadness again, to save herself from...
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
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.
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...
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...
Completed
"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...
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...
Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Tale of Animatronic Nightmare Unveiled by matthewjdj
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Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Ta...by Matthew
"Locked in the Jaws of Spring: A Tale of Animatronic Nightmare Unveiled" is a gripping story that explores the dark side of animatronic enchantment. Follow the...
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.
Eclipse by Swepenzo
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Eclipseby Swepenzo
Short Story
Completed