The Wise Teacher and the Safe Schoolhouse Key
A late school teacher tries to keep the schoolhouse key safe by leaving it behind before taking a quick shortcut across a rushing river.
The Lakeside Gardener and the Challenge of the Forest Storm
When a massive storm threatens the forest hamlet of Senet, a dedicated gardener must choose between a fast shortcut and the painstaking work of saving his crops.
The Steadfast Ferryman of the High Balkan Pass
An alpine ferryman refuses a tempting shortcut during a fierce storm, choosing safety and duty over speed to transport vital medicines across a raging torrent.
The Lamp Keeper and the Bell in the Fog
When fog and pride clouded judgment in Brindle Cove, the lamp keeper trusted a faint warning and rang the harbor bell, saving many.
The Lantern at Dawn
A night watchman learns that duty is not proven when everyone is watching, but when no one is.
The Rooster Who Ran the Clock
A village rooster becomes famous for waking everyone at odd hours, until a sleepy carpenter teaches him the difference between being loud and being useful.