Here's why:
* Starts with F: Fable begins with "F".
* Short story: Fables are typically brief narratives.
* Moral: Fables always carry a moral lesson or message about human behavior.
* Animals or objects speak: A defining characteristic of fables is the use of anthropomorphized animals, objects, or plants that talk and behave like humans.
Let me know if you have any other word puzzles!