The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees
An allegorical journey through borders, rebellion, and the quest for balance in a buzzing realm
Top Adults Stories on GatherTales
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A Memory of Wind
A modern reimagining of Iphigenia’s poignant journey before her sacrifice, blending myth and memory
The Faery Handbag
A whimsical tale of hidden faeries in Grandmother’s beloved purse
The Rainbow Serpent and the Shaping of the Land
A timeless Australian Aboriginal myth of a mighty serpent carving rivers and valleys across the continent
Kim: A Young Spy's Journey Through the Great Game
A young spy’s vivid journey through British India, where secrets of the Great Game shape his destiny
Swiss Family Robinson – Uncharted Island Survival Tale
A Swiss family battles storms, wildlife, and fear while forging hope on a remote tropical island.
Ivanhoe: A Tale of Chivalry and Courage in Medieval England
A sweeping adventure of loyalty, love, and honor amid the turmoil of 12th-century England
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.
The Premature Burial
A harrowing descent into a living coffin where every breath could be your last
The Dunwich Horror
A chilling tale of monstrous birth and creeping dread in a secluded New England town
The Outsider
In the shadowed streets of a forgotten town, one man’s curiosity awakens a cosmic terror beyond comprehension.
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 Rats in the Walls
A chilling inheritance reveals dark corridors and creeping madness beyond ancient walls.
The Minority Report
In a world where the future is written by visions, justice takes on a new form
The City Born Great
When New York awakens as a living guardian, ancient darkness stirs beneath its streets
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter: Nature’s Transient Beauty in Japanese Folklore
An ancient Japanese folktale weaving bamboo’s delicate beauty, lunar mystery, and life’s fleeting grace.
White Fang: The Untold Journey of a Wolf-Dog
An immersive wolf-dog’s perspective on survival, loyalty, and redemption in the harsh Alaskan wilderness
The Man Who Would Be King
A gripping tale of two British adventurers who carve a kingdom in the remote wilds of Afghanistan
The Shadow Over Innsmouth
An eerie coastal town hides a chilling secret beneath its misty waters.
The Last Man
A Harrowing Vision of a Pandemic-Plagued Future and the Echoes of Civilization
Harrison Bergeron: Rebellion of the Unseen
In a world forced into equal mediocrity, one spark of defiance dares to shine
The Pedestrian
In a world glued to screens, one man rediscovers the freedom of the open street.
Ancient Engines: A Time Traveler’s Impact on the Modern World
Future explorers unlock a forgotten engine, plunging modern America into impossible wonders, hidden risks, and a race against time.
Radiant Doors
When a neon-drenched future turns deadly, fugitives chase salvation through time's hidden gateways.