New Tales

These stories by Aaron might sound like old tales—folktales, tall tales, or fables—but they’re original! If you are a publisher or other content acquirer, please see also Aaron’s Rights & Permissions.

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The Legend of Lightning Larry

A cowboy with a huge smile, a gun that shoots bolts of light, and a hankering for lemonade takes on Evil-Eye McNeevil’s outlaw gang.

GENRE: Fables (original), tall tales, humor
CULTURE: American (Western frontier)
THEME: Peacemaking
AGES: 4–12
LENGTH: 1100 words

Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer

The storytellers of Taletown are mysteriously losing their stories, while a stranger sells “storyboxes” in the town square.

GENRE: Fables (original), humor
CULTURE: ——
THEME: Television
AGES: 5–12
LENGTH: 1400 words

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Earth Shake! House Break!

Three brothers aim to build houses to withstand the Earthquake God, but each has his own idea how.

GENRE: Fables (original)
CULTURE: East Asian/Pacific (faux)
THEME: Stability vs. flexibility
AGES: 3–9
LENGTH: 500 words

Nonny and the Dragon

The knights who go to fight the newest dragon in the kingdom are never seen again—and now it’s Nonny’s turn.

GENRE: Fables (original), fantasy
CULTURE: Medieval (faux)
THEME: Courage, humility
AGES: 5–12
LENGTH: 1200 words

More Than a Match

When the king’s most powerful warriors are defeated by a giant who’s blocking the road, the Wise One must find a way past.

GENRE: Fables (original)
CULTURE: ——
THEME: Means and ends, peacemaking
AGES: 5–12
LENGTH: 1300 words

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