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 Realistic Fiction Stories on GatherTales
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The Premature Burial
A harrowing descent into a living coffin where every breath could be your last
The Rats in the Walls
A chilling inheritance reveals dark corridors and creeping madness beyond ancient walls.
Fancy Nancy’s Grand Vocabulary Adventures
Join Fancy Nancy on a delightful journey through splendid synonyms, a sparkling glossary gala, and whimsical wordplay
Llama Llama's Big Day of Play
A rhyming adventure following Llama Llama as he explores a busy day filled with learning, laughter, and love.
Pete the Cat and the Groovy White Shoes Adventure
Join Pete the Cat on a colorful journey of music, friendship, and unstoppable rhythm in his beloved white shoes.
Beyond the Snows of Kilimanjaro
A dying writer on safari confronts his past and seeks redemption beneath Kilimanjaro's icy summit.
The Garden Party Awakening
A young woman’s eye-opening journey at a summer gathering in suburban New Zealand
First Love
A young man's tender awakening to love and heartbreak on the snowy streets of Russia
The Dead
A haunting journey through love, memory, and mortality on the Irish coast
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
Eveline’s Farewell: A Dublin Love’s Leap
A young Irish woman stands at Dublin’s docks, torn between family duty and the promise of love and freedom abroad
Clifford and the Summer Carnival Surprise
A heartwarming tale of Clifford the Big Red Dog lending a paw at the sunlit seaside carnival
Amelia Bedelia Kitchen Capers
Join Amelia Bedelia as she turns household tasks into uproarious adventures with her literal take on instructions.
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.
Paddington Bear's London Adventure: Tales of a Polite Bear from Peru
Join Paddington Bear on his whimsical journey through London as he spreads kindness, encounters mishaps, and warms hearts at every turn.
Elephant and Piggie Chronicles: Heartwarming Adventures
A collection of humorous and heartwarming tales celebrating the joys of true friendship
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
How a quiet daydreamer finds adventure in his mind’s eye
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.
The Black Cat’s Vengeance
A chilling tale of guilt, madness, and a vengeful feline
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
Olivia: The Spirited Little Pig
A heartwarming tale of Olivia the pig’s adventures on the American countryside
Corduroy’s Search: A Heartwarming Teddy Bear Adventure
Corduroy searches a department store for a lost button and finds unexpected friendship and belonging
Cool Air: A Chilling Tale of Survival in Frozen Solitude
An immersive, richly detailed mystery of a man who chooses the harshest cold as his only path to survival