The Honourable Member

In this timeless moral story, a revivalist who dies in the pulpit finds himself in Hades, where he insists he deserves freedom for his pious life. However, the Adversary of Souls denies his request, citing his poor grammar teachings and misinterpretations of scripture, illustrating that even moral lessons can be undermined by flawed examples. This short bedtime story serves as a reminder that moral integrity extends beyond intentions to how one conveys and lives out their beliefs.

The Fabulist and the Animals

A renowned writer of fables visits a traveling menagerie, where various animals express their grievances about his thought-provoking moral stories, particularly his ridicule of their features and habits. Each creature, from the Elephant to the Buzzard, laments how his satirical work overlooks their virtues, ultimately leading the writer to sneak out without paying, revealing a life-lesson in respect and humility often missed in simple moral stories. This short moral tale underscores the importance of acknowledging the worth of all creatures, even in the face of critique.

Pride

Criticism

The Wise Writer of Fables

Elephant

The Dog and His Reflection

In the thought-provoking moral story "The Dog and His Reflection," a State Official, while stealing the Dome of the Capitol, encounters the ghost of his predecessor at midnight, who warns him that God is watching. As they converse, another State Official quietly seizes the opportunity to add the dome to his own collection, illustrating the themes of greed and moral consequence found in many well-known moral stories. This short moral tale serves as a reminder of the unseen consequences of one's actions.