Ma'ruf the Shoemaker: A Palestinian Tale
A journey of exile and craftsmanship from Palestine to Egypt
Top 20th Century Stories on GatherTales
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The Harvest Birds
A humble man's journey to claim his own land through sweat, soil, and seasons of unwavering hope
The Haunted Proctor Theater
Whispers of Ghostly Apparitions in a Storied American Stage
Janis Joplin in the Pink Palace
Exploring the untold story of Janis Joplin's transformative days at Austin's legendary Pink Palace mansion.
The White Lady of Rio Frio
A haunting tale of Maria’s restless spirit wandering the valley since her tragic murder in the early 1900s
Yuca Man: The Desert Giant of Twentieth Palms
A captivating legend of a towering desert beast first glimpsed in the sands of Twentieth Palms in 1971
The White Lady of Rio Frio
A haunting legend of Maria’s restless spirit wandering the misty valley after her tragic end in the early 1900s
The Vanishing Phantom on Route 85
A chilling New York legend of a young woman who fades to nothing on a lonely highway
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.
Lighthouse Spirit of Pensacola: A Haunting Legend of Loss and Redemption
A ghostly guardian, former keepers’ legacy, and an emotional journey at Pensacola’s historic lighthouse.
The Haunted Stourdevant Hall
A historian's journey through a haunted mansion to uncover secrets and find redemption.
La Llorona
A poignant encounter with a sorrowful spirit by the Río Grande.
The Ghost Bride of Han River
A love lost to the river, a spirit bound by sorrow, and a whisper that lingers through the night.
The Laughing River of Kabul
A timeless tale of love, loss, and the river that never forgets.
The Ghost Drummers of Mombasa
Mombasa’s haunted past beats through the night—will the Ghost Drummers ever find rest?
The Coconut Grove Mystery
A journalist unearths a deadly mystery in an abandoned Caribbean plantation where the past refuses to rest.
Why the Aral Sea Vanished
A once-thriving sea, drained by human ambition, now lies in ruins—a tragic lesson for the world.
The Gift of the Magi
A heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice that captures the true meaning of giving.
The Tale of the Crystal Skulls
A daring quest for ancient relics reveals the secrets of gods and the price of power.
Signs and Symbols
A poignant tale of parental love, helplessness, and the enigmatic nature of mental illness.
The South" by Jorge Luis Borges
A journey into the Argentine south reveals unexpected truths and confrontations.
The Legend of the Lost City of Z
A legendary search for a lost civilization deep in the Amazon.
Araby
A young boy's journey of youthful infatuation and bitter disillusionment.
Spring in Fialta
An elusive love story framed by the fog of memory and time.