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.
Top 20th Century Stories on GatherTales
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The Dunwich Horror
A chilling tale of monstrous birth and creeping dread in a secluded New England town
The Rats in the Walls
A chilling inheritance reveals dark corridors and creeping madness beyond ancient walls.
The Shadow Over Innsmouth
An eerie coastal town hides a chilling secret beneath its misty waters.
First Love
A young man's tender awakening to love and heartbreak on the snowy streets of Russia
Araby: A Young Heart's Journey from Illusion to Reality in Dublin
A Dreamer’s Hope and Awakening in the Lanes of Early 20th Century Ireland
Curious George: The Joyful Journeys of a Mischievous Little Monkey
Join a playful young monkey as he embarks on exciting adventures, full of laughter, wonder, and heartwarming lessons.
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.
Barnaby and Friends in Honeyford Wood
Explore the heartwarming adventures of Barnaby the Honey Bear and his woodland friends
Frog and Toad: Meadow Friendship Adventure
Heartwarming new tales of two best friends exploring kindness and courage in a sunlit meadow
The Lost World Expedition
A daring expedition ventures into a hidden plateau in the United Kingdom, uncovering living dinosaurs and a battle to survive.
To Build a Fire: Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness
An immersive tale of one man's fight against the deadly cold, forging warmth when every breath freezes in midair.
Hills Like White Elephants: A Conversation at the Desert Station
A minimalist dialogue at a remote desert train station as a couple faces a life-changing choice under the scorching sun
Minutes of the Last Meeting
A secret transcript unveils folklore spirits entwined with Tsarist surveillance in an alternate World War I Russia.
The Last Leaf
A Touching Tale of Sacrifice and Hope during the 1918 Pneumonia Outbreak in Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Gift of the Magi
A heartwarming tale of young love and selfless sacrifice on a humble Christmas morning.
Where the Wild Things Are: An Imaginative Journey
A young boy's voyage into a forest realm where fantastical creatures teach him about bravery, leadership, and the power of imagination.
The Harvest Birds: How One Man’s Dream Brought a Field to Life
A tale of grit, hope, and the quiet magic of hard work blooming on American soil.
The Call of Cthulhu: Echoes from R'lyeh
An immersive journey into cosmic horror where ancient gods stir beneath the waves.
The Colour Out of Space
A cosmic horror tale of a meteorite that unleashes an alien influence on an isolated American farm
Metamorphosis in Berlin: A Family’s Unseen Bonds
When one man wakes transformed, his family must decide what love truly costs.
The Nine Billion Names of God
A thought-provoking journey where a computer races to list every possible name of the divine before the universe's end.
Ma'ruf the Shoemaker: A Palestinian Tale
A journey of exile and craftsmanship from Palestine to Egypt
The Harvest Birds
A humble man's journey to claim his own land through sweat, soil, and seasons of unwavering hope