
The Hungry Wolf
By chirukanhewa

03 Jun, 2024

The wolf, alone in the wilderness, was starving. Its ribs poked sharply against its coat, and its eyes were filled with a desperate hunger. It needed to hunt.

For days it had been prowling through the forest, searching for prey. But the harsh winter had driven all the animals into hiding.

The wolf came upon a frozen river. It could sense movement beneath the thick ice - fish. But the ice was too thick for the wolf to break through.

It tried to crack the ice with its paws, but to no avail. The wolf was growing weaker with each passing hour.

Climbing a small hill, the wolf spotted a valley. A flicker of hope ignited in its eyes as it noticed movement - a lone rabbit.

The rabbit was unaware of the predator's presence. The wolf, with its last bit of strength, prepared to launch itself towards its potential meal.

The wolf sprang forward, but the rabbit, sensing danger, bolted away. The wolf gave chase, but its weakened state slowed it down.

The rabbit vanished into the undergrowth. The wolf, defeated, collapsed in the snow, its strength waning.

As the night fell, the wolf lay alone in the cold wilderness. But then, something caught its attention - a rustling sound nearby.

It was another rabbit, caught off guard. Without wasting a moment, the wolf lunged, its claws sinking into the soft fur.

The wolf devoured the rabbit, its hunger finally being satisfied. It was a small victory in the harsh wilderness, but a victory nonetheless.

With renewed strength, the wolf lifted its head towards the moon, its howl echoing through the silent night, echoing its will to survive.