A farm overrun by carefree mice falls into chaos when an angry farmer brings in a silent, deadly cat. Desperate, the mice gather and devise a brilliant plan: tie a bell around the cat’s neck so they’ll hear her coming. The idea sounds perfect until one simple question silences them all: who will do it? As excuses pile up and no one steps forward, the cat awakens and attacks, proving that even the cleverest plan is useless without the courage to carry it out. A timeless fable about the gap between ideas and action.
The fox and the stork playing tricks
A sly fox tricks a stork by serving dinner on shallow plates she can’t eat from only to receive the same treatment the next night in tall, narrow glasses. Outsmarted and embarrassed, the fox learns a hard lesson. A classic fable about fairness, empathy, and how we’re often treated the way we treat others.
Book Review: Noise by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein
Noise by Daniel Kahneman and coauthors explores the hidden flaws in human judgment, how randomness, bias, and inconsistency quietly shape decisions. Clear, rigorous, and unsettling, it reveals why even experts so often disagree.
Who is obligated to pay the mountain tax
An unseen magical dragon grants a village its dream mountain only to take it away when greed turns the gift into profit. As the mountain moves from village to village, it reveals who hoards blessings and who shares them. A thoughtful fable about generosity, entitlement, and how we treat unexpected gifts.
The mysterious case of the PLOP
When five fearless rabbits hear a mysterious “PLOP,” their imaginations spark a forest-wide panic. One by one, animals join the chaos until a wise old lion uncovers the simple truth. A timeless fable about fear, rumors, and the danger of following the crowd without asking questions.
The Greatest Liar challenge
A shrewd businessman challenges suitors to outwit him with two convincing lies, fail, and they work his fields for a year. None succeed until one clever young man turns the game against him. A sharp, satisfying tale about wit, pride, and the power of strategic thinking.
Simple instructions gone wrong
A loyal but not-so-bright butler teaches John a priceless lesson in clarity and preparation. When tasked with fetching flour and sugar without mixing them, the butler’s literal-minded solution hilariously proves John’s earlier insight: simple instructions and the right tools are everything. A clever story about communication, patience, and the unexpected wisdom in everyday mistakes.
Going along with an unbelievable story has consequences
A clever neighbor turns the tables on a greedy wealthy man with a series of hilarious “pregnant objects” stories. Each time the man expects a simple return, John surprises him with “babies” for the items until the golden vase delivers the ultimate lesson. A witty tale about greed, gullibility, and thinking twice before taking advantage of others.
A wolfs life lesson about the words Too old
Two old friends reunite, and one realizes he’s let life pass without chasing his childhood dream. Through a story about a wolf who always said, “I’m too old,” he learns it’s never too late to try something new. A heartfelt tale about courage, curiosity, and embracing opportunities before it’s “too late.”
The case of the missing pouch full of gold coins
In a village of rice fields, young Kai faces hardship after his father dies heroically saving the landlord. When he discovers a leather pouch of gold coins, he wrestles with honesty, his mother’s guidance, and the landlord’s suspicion. A compelling tale of integrity, courage, and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.