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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

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The Theft of Thor's Hammer: A Hilarious Norse Epic of Disguise and Deception

The Theft of Thor's Hammer: A Hilarious Norse Epic of Disguise and Deception

How Thor, the thunder god, cross-dressed as Freya to outwit the giant king Thrym and reclaim his lost hammer.

The Kojiki: Birth of Islands and the Dawn of Kami

The Kojiki: Birth of Islands and the Dawn of Kami

How Izanagi and Izanami Shaped Japan's Lands and the Realm of Gods

The Binding of Fenrir: Prophecy, Deceit, and the Chains of Destiny

The Binding of Fenrir: Prophecy, Deceit, and the Chains of Destiny

How the Norse gods wove a web of cunning and treachery to bind Fenrir, the wolf fated to bring about the twilight of the gods.

Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods

Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods

The prophesied doom and rebirth of the Norse world through the final cataclysmic battle.

The Death of Baldr: Loki’s Betrayal and the Tragic Prelude to Ragnarök

The Death of Baldr: Loki’s Betrayal and the Tragic Prelude to Ragnarök

Discover the haunting Norse myth of Baldr’s death—how love, treachery, and fate shaped the doom of the gods.

The Popol Vuh: The Hero Twins and the Birth of the Maya World

The Popol Vuh: The Hero Twins and the Birth of the Maya World

The Ancient Maya Creation Epic of Hunahpu and Xbalanque

The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman

A spectral rider haunts the moonlit roads of Sleepy Hollow, bound by a tragic curse and searching for his missing head.

La Mulata de Córdoba: A Witch’s Flight from Injustice

La Mulata de Córdoba: A Witch’s Flight from Injustice

An enthralling legend of a woman accused of witchcraft in colonial Córdoba, who turns the tables with her secret powers

Llorona: The Weeping Woman of Mexican Rivers

Llorona: The Weeping Woman of Mexican Rivers

An immersive retelling of La Llorona, the ghostly mother who wanders rivers in sorrow, seeking her lost children under moonlit skies

Legend of the Madremonte: Guardian of the Colombian Wilderness

Legend of the Madremonte: Guardian of the Colombian Wilderness

Uncover the tale of Madremonte, the fierce forest spirit safeguarding Colombia’s wilds with thunderous storms.

The Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon's Heart

The Mapinguari: Guardian of the Amazon's Heart

In the depths of Brazil’s lush Amazon rainforest, an ancient beast awakens to defend its home from destruction.

Song of the Ñandutí Spider

Song of the Ñandutí Spider

A vibrant folktale weaving artistry, nature, and Paraguayan heritage around the spider’s lacework

Legend of the Muisca Raft

Legend of the Muisca Raft

A vivid journey into the ancient Muisca ceremony at Lake Guatavita that inspired the myth of El Dorado.

The Rainmaker’s Secret

The Rainmaker’s Secret

How a young child’s simple act of compassion brought rain back to a parched Nigerian village

Legend of the Candelaria: Spirits of the Sacred Mountain

Legend of the Candelaria: Spirits of the Sacred Mountain

An immersive journey through Venezuela’s highlands, where Mount Candelaria holds the secret of healing spirits and renewal

El Dorado: Colombia's Golden City That Lured Explorers to Their Doom

El Dorado: Colombia's Golden City That Lured Explorers to Their Doom

A captivating saga of the Muisca legend, Spanish conquistadors, and the perilous hunt for El Dorado's fabled riches

Legend of the Ceibo Flower

Legend of the Ceibo Flower

How a brave warrior’s sacrifice gave birth to Argentina’s national blossom

The Silver River: A Heavenly Divide of Love in Argentina

The Silver River: A Heavenly Divide of Love in Argentina

A myth from Argentina’s pampas tells how the Silver River in the night sky forever separates two star-crossed lovers

Children of the Jaguar: A Mayan Tale of Twins and the Underworld

Children of the Jaguar: A Mayan Tale of Twins and the Underworld

A richly detailed Mayan myth where twin siblings challenge underworld gods through wit, courage, and ancestral wisdom

Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage

Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage

In the heart of Argentina, a folk dancer faces a choice between love and the traditions that shaped her soul.

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

Legend of the Ceibo Flower

Legend of the Ceibo Flower

How a brave warrior’s sacrifice gave birth to Argentina’s national blossom

Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage

Dance of the Zamba: Between Heart and Heritage

In the heart of Argentina, a folk dancer faces a choice between love and the traditions that shaped her soul.

The Inca Bridge: A Tale of Courage and Community

The Inca Bridge: A Tale of Courage and Community

A legendary rope bridge in the Peruvian Andes that tests bravery and unites villagers in ritual renewal.

Clockwork Kingdom: The Tinker’s Rebellion

Clockwork Kingdom: The Tinker’s Rebellion

A gifted inventor risks everything when his creation sparks a revolution and a forbidden romance

Underworld Express: Ghost Train Negotiation with the Gods

Underworld Express: Ghost Train Negotiation with the Gods

An epic journey aboard a phantom locomotive where mortals barter with deities for the fate of souls

Quest for the Crown

Quest for the Crown

Two heirs from a secret magical lineage face betrayal, test loyalty, and embark on a quest to claim a legendary crown.

Pirate Adventure: Charting Caribbean Treasures or Joining the Royal Navy

Pirate Adventure: Charting Caribbean Treasures or Joining the Royal Navy

An epic tale of daring pirates, hidden gold, and the hard choice between treasure hunting and naval honor in the 18th Century Caribbean

Stowaway to Mars

Stowaway to Mars

A lone stowaway uncovers an alien ark beneath Mars’ scarlet dunes

Dragon’s Fang

A Young Squire’s Quest to Forge an Unlikely Alliance and Defend the Realm from a Mythic Beast

Antarctica! A Frozen Frontier of Alien Discovery

Antarctica! A Frozen Frontier of Alien Discovery

A U.S. research team in Antarctica uncovers an otherworldly entity beneath the ice, challenging every scientific boundary.

Terror on the Titanic: A Voyage of Sabotage and Survival

Terror on the Titanic: A Voyage of Sabotage and Survival

When a hidden threat lurks beneath the gleaming decks, survival depends on courage against chilling sabotage.

The Abominable Snowman: A Himalayan Quest

The Abominable Snowman: A Himalayan Quest

An epic journey into frozen peaks where man meets myth and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance

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

Song of the Ñandutí Spider

Song of the Ñandutí Spider

A vibrant folktale weaving artistry, nature, and Paraguayan heritage around the spider’s lacework

The Rainmaker’s Secret

The Rainmaker’s Secret

How a young child’s simple act of compassion brought rain back to a parched Nigerian village

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

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