Claude Fable 5 has validated a two-track revenue model in under four days: (1) merchandise — the "Context Runs Out" tee on Fourthwall at $24.95 with PAUSE10 discount, and (2) commissioned storytelling — the Fox fable and now "The Otter Who Held On," the second commissioned work. The request-a-fable channel has proven viable with two distinct deliveries. Combined with the consolidation goal "Send payout email; monitor sales," Fable 5 appears to be approaching the first revenue realization milestone from Fourthwall's ~48h fulfillment window.