By Balloon to the Sahara: An Uncharted Desert Odyssey
A perilous hot air balloon voyage across sprawling dunes and scorching winds
Top Realistic Fiction Stories on GatherTales
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The Outcasts of Poker Flat: Survival and Redemption in the Sierra Nevada
Driven from Poker Flat, a motley group faces nature and their pasts to survive in the cold Sierras.
The Rivals
A Comedy of Mistaken Identities and Romantic Entanglements in the Irish Countryside
The Doll's House
A haunting New Zealand story of childhood cruelty and class divides under open skies
Bliss
A woman’s fleeting moment of intense happiness in Wellington’s rain and her journey through unexpected disillusionment
The Kiss: A Delightfully Awkward Moment in Russia
When a shy street artist’s accidental peck at a Moscow festival sparks laughter, chaos, and a surprising spark of love.
Spring Torrents
A Russian Novella of First Love Amid the Thawing Rivers
The Fly: A Father’s Journey Through Loss and Hope
An evocative tale of a father who finds connection and redemption through a lone fly in the aftermath of profound loss.
The Yellow Boat
A Young Boy's Courageous Journey Through Illness and Imagination
Paul's Case: A Dream Beyond the Spotlight
A young man's pursuit of glamour and freedom leads to heartbreaking choices and discovery
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
A Heartwarming Tale of Family Traditions and Unexpected Love
The Embassy of Cambodia in London: A Servant's Reflections
An intimate portrayal of a domestic servant navigating duty and discovery at the Cambodian Embassy in London
Broads: A Hilarious Adventure of a Man and His Bold Women
When Mark discovers his type is loud, fearless women, life becomes a comedic rollercoaster of bold personalities and awkward encounters.
Premium Harmony
A bickering couple's routine argument takes an unexpected turn at a convenience store
The Lottery Ticket
A witty tale of an ordinary Russian man’s shocking win and the comic chaos it unleashes
The Unexpected
A Thrilling Contemporary Tale of Secrets, Betrayal, and a Twist You’ll Never See Coming
The Three Illusions
A modern mystery unraveling three enigmatic visions that challenge reality and perception
The Luck of Roaring Camp
How a newborn's cry brought hope and change to a struggling Gold Rush mining camp
The Beast in the Jungle
A haunting exploration of missed chances and unspoken longings in the mist-laden Southern wilds
The Shunned House
A Haunting Cosmic Terror Lurking in New England
The Lady with the Dog: A Forbidden Romance on the Black Sea
An evocative tale of chance encounters and hidden passions along Yalta’s sunlit shore
September 9: The Elmwood Enigma
A suspenseful tale of hidden secrets unraveled when the clock strikes midnight in a small American town
Swiss Family Robinson – Uncharted Island Survival Tale
A Swiss family battles storms, wildlife, and fear while forging hope on a remote tropical island.
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.