fablesandtales

The Dancing Palm Tree

A long time ago, there was famine in the animal kingdom of the south. All the animals were showing signs of starvation, except the tortoise. Somehow, when every...

The Palm Oil daughter

.jpg) This is an African tale about how communication prevents misunderstanding. We should endeavor to ask for the reason behind an action before just assuming....

The Greedy Tortoise

In Nigeria, the tortoise is an animal that is used to teach a lot of moral lessons. He is usually depicted as smart, wise and very cunning. There is almost no s...

The Monster in the Depths Part 1

This is my first ever original story so guys please be nice in your comments. It was a peaceful night in Miaran village, the house lights were turned off, every...

Make Hay while the Sun shines

.jpg) This story I am writing about today is quite well known in Nigeria. In fact, if you've passed through primary school in Nigeria , then you surely know thi...

What Goes Around Comes Around: A Nigerian tale

We all know this saying. It talks about the law of karma. Nothing goes unpunished, you eventually face the consequences of your actions. I want to talk about a ...

New in Town

My name is Irabor Patience and I am from Nigeria. I am in my 3rd year of university, in fact I am almost done with the session. I love novels, most kinds anyway...