Top Young Stories on FabulaHub

Ages 13-18: Young adult stories explore themes of identity, belonging, and navigating the complexities of growing up. They may delve into topics like first love, friendships, family relationships, and social issues. These stories often feature relatable characters and realistic situations, offering guidance and inspiration as young adults find their place in the world.

Young Stories

The Legend of the Sazae-oni (Turban Snail Yokai)

A coastal Japanese yokai tale of deceptive beauty, sea-weathered judgment, and the monster that humbles proud men of the waves

The Story of the Kamaitachi (Weasel Yokai)

A windswept folktale from rural Japan about weasel yokai that ride dust devils and leave silent cuts across the countryside.

The Tale of the Heikegani (Heike Crabs)

How the souls of the defeated Heike warriors returned to the sea as crabs, their battered faces etched into shells forever remembering a lost clan.

The Legend of the Four Auspicious Animals

How the Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin, and Tortoise Became Guardians of the Delta

The Story of the Man in the Moon (Tale of the Jade Rabbit's companion)

A lyrical retelling of the Jade Rabbit, Wu Gang, and the moonlit bonds that outlast time

The Myth of the Mongol Wolf Ancestor

How the blue-grey wolf and the fallow doe shaped the steppe and became the first of a people

The Myth of the Snow Lion

A Tibetan celestial beast of fearlessness and cheerfulness who walks the high ridges of the world

The Myth of the Bon Bibi

How the guardian spirit of the Sundarbans watches over honey-collectors and woodcutters, keeping the forest’s fragile balance

The Legend of the Buta Kola Spirits

A vivid journey into Tulu Nadu's spirit rituals where dancers become living deities and communities meet the sacred

The Tale of the Koti and Chennayya

An epic folk-story from Tulu Nadu about twin brothers whose courage became a living tradition

The Story of the Aitihyamala (A Garland of Historical Anecdotes)

A rich collection of Kerala legends—sorcerers, saints, temples, and the whispered wisdom passed down through generations.

The Tale of Jambavan, the Bear King

An ancient Indian myth of counsel, courage, and the patient strength of a wise bear king

The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)

A richly woven account of the Vanara race, their leaders, culture, and the enduring legacy of Hanuman and the monkey army in the Ramayana

The Legend of the Abotani

How the first man shaped the hills, rituals, and songs of Arunachal's tribes

The Tale of the Moirang Sai

The epic cycle from Moirang: Khamba and Thoibi’s love, trials, and the rhythms of a kingdom that remembers them.

The Legend of the Khasi Creation Myth

How a luminous ladder once bridged the clouds and the earth, shaping the people and the hills of Meghalaya

The Story of the Nagas of Manipur

A woven epic of creation, spirits, and warrior heroes from the hills and lakes of Manipur

The Legend of Prahlada and Narasimha

A timeless Indian legend of devotion, courage, and the fierce compassion of the divine

The Myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk (Samudra Manthan)

A vivid retelling of the gods and demons who churned the cosmic seas to seek immortality and the lessons that rose with the nectar.

The Legend of the Asura Rahu

How a decapitated demigod learned to swallow the heavens and teach humankind about cycles of light and shadow

The Myth of Hainuwele

How a divine maiden’s fate gave rise to the root crops of the Maluku Islands

The Legend of the Wewe Gombel

An Indonesian folktale of a lonely spirit who steals children — only to teach their parents to feel and to change

The Story of the Orang Bunian

A lyrical tale of Malaysia's hidden people, their forested realms, and the fragile bridge between worlds

The Myth of the Kinnari and Kinnara

Tales of the celestial musicians — half-human, half-bird — who sing along Himalayan ridges in Hindu and Buddhist lore

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