Fascinating Fables: A Reading List. Psst, come on over. a bit nearer. Yep, right here, yes. What kind of tale are you looking for right now? one filled with suspense, treacherous enemies, and brave warriors? Perhaps something that will have you laughing so hard it pains your stomach? Or maybe you'd want to read a story that uses some real magic? Somadeva's Kathasaritasagara (The Ocean of the Streams of Stories), one of India's oldest classics, has been dusted off and polished for a new audience of readers. Whatever it is, you'll find it all here. Go inside, but proceed with caution: the shape-shifters aren't always what they seem to be, the con artists are always waiting for someone to con,