Top 18th Century Stories on FabulaHub

Known as the Age of Enlightenment, this era saw a focus on reason, science, and individual liberty. Stories from this period often examine social issues, political revolutions, and the rise of new philosophical and scientific ideas.

18th Century Stories

The Legend of the Buckriders: Shadows Over Limburg

A Riveting Tale of Flight, Fear, and Folk Justice in the Dutch-German Borderlands

The Legend of the Asafo: Guardians of the Fante Spirit

Unveiling the vibrant traditions, flags, and heroism of Ghana’s legendary Asafo warrior companies

The Extraordinary Exploits of Baron Munchausen: Tales of Daring, Wit, and Wonder

Baron Munchausen's legendary adventures defy reality with humor, bravery, and imagination.

The Sorrows of Young Werther: A Tale of Love and Longing in 18th Century Germany

A richly detailed, immersive retelling inspired by Goethe’s masterpiece, set in the heart of rural Germany.

The Legend of the Jersey Devil: Curse in the Pine Barrens

A haunting origin story of the Jersey Devil, born from a mother’s curse in colonial New Jersey

The Legend of Juraj Janosik: Slovakia's Hero of the Highlands

How a fearless Slovak highwayman became a symbol of hope, justice, and rebellion in the heart of Central Europe

The Tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin: A Saga of Loyalty and Justice in Edo Japan

A richly detailed retelling of Japan's legendary samurai who risked everything for honor and vengeance.

La Mulata de Córdoba: A Witch’s Flight from Injustice

An enthralling legend of a woman accused of witchcraft in colonial Córdoba, who turns the tables with her secret powers

Pirate Adventure: Charting Caribbean Treasures or Joining the Royal Navy

An epic tale of daring pirates, hidden gold, and the hard choice between treasure hunting and naval honor in the 18th Century Caribbean

Marriage à la Mode

A satirical tale of love, society, and vanity in 18th-century London

Kidnapped by Shadows

A young man’s perilous adventure across the misty hills of Scotland

Gulliver’s Grand Voyage Through Emerald Isles: A Whimsical Satire of Love, Power, and Human Folly

An Original Fantasy Journey Across the Satirical, Magical Isles of Ireland

Robinson Crusoe: A Tale of Island Survival and Perseverance

Shipwrecked on a deserted shore, he fights hunger, fear, and isolation to build a new life on a remote island.

Robinson Crusoe: A Tale of Survival and Human Spirit

An epic retelling of Robinson Crusoe’s extraordinary journey and unwavering spirit on a deserted island

The Pirate’s Cave Legend

A Gulf Coast Tale of Hidden Treasure and Seafaring Rogues

The Spirit of Mary Modie Northern Theater

A Pennsylvania Witch’s Curse Haunts Barz Hill

The Lost Treasure of Perdido Key: Pirate Gold Beneath Florida Shores

Unearthing the century-old pirate legend hidden along Florida’s sun-kissed shores

The Buried Treasure of Liberty Island

A daring quest aboard the Providence to unearth Captain Kidd’s hidden bounty beneath Liberty Island

La Tatwana: The Tragedy of a Guatemalan Herbalist

A sorrowful chronicle of La Tatwana, whose healing hands faced cruel superstition in colonial Guatemala.

The Hudson River Ghost Ship: Haunting on the Foggy Waters

A spectral vessel emerges from the mist on fog-laden nights, carrying echoes of colonial times.

Ganj Khan Fernandez: The Amazonian Gold

A treasure-seeker entwines colonial avarice and Amazonian lore beneath the canopy of Brazil’s virgin rainforest.

The Ghost Drummer of Cape Coast Castle

A journalist uncovers the eerie truth behind Cape Coast Castle’s ghostly drummer—will he silence the legend or become part of it?

The Cursed Treasure of Antigua

Some treasures are meant to stay buried…