The Wolf in Sheep's Skin

    By Sachin Gupta

    The Wolf in Sheep's Skin cover image

    10 Apr, 2024

    a herd of sheep grazing in a field with a barn in the background and a sunset in the sky, les automatistes, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Once upon a time, there was a cunning wolf who lived near a farm. He watched the naive sheep day after day, yearning to enjoy their delicious meat.

    a man standing in a field with a flock of sheep in front of him and a house in the background, synthetism, a storybook illustration, Art Spiegelman, pj crook

    The sheep were not that foolish. They feared the wolf and cried out whenever he approached. The farmer, always vigilant, would rush to their rescue, and the wolf would run away.

    a wolf and her cubs are standing in the woods at night with the moon in the background and the moon in the sky, symbolism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    The cunning wolf had an idea. He decided to disguise himself as a sheep to get close to the flock. He killed a stray sheep, ate its flesh, and preserved its skin.

    a herd of sheep standing in a forest under a full moon sky with trees and a full moon in the background, institutional critique, a storybook illustration, Cyril Rolando, pj crook

    Wearing the sheep's skin, the wolf approached the flock. Mistaking him for one of their own, the sheep followed him obediently, unaware of the danger they were in.

    a man standing in a field with a herd of sheep behind him and a house in the background with a blue sky, synthetism, a storybook illustration, Barron Storey, furaffinity

    The disguised wolf led the sheep far away from the farm. The farmer, busy with his work, did not notice their absence. The sheep followed the wolf, unaware of their impending doom.

    a herd of sheep grazing in a field under a cloudy sky with clouds above them, in a sepia tone, institutional critique, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, detailed illustration

    Suddenly, the wolf revealed his true identity. The terrified sheep cried out, but it was too late. They were too far from the farm, and their cries went unheard.

    a man walking down a dirt road with a herd of sheep behind him on a sunny day with clouds in the sky, les automatistes, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, comic cover art

    By chance, that day was a special occasion, and the farmer went to fetch a sheep for the feast. He noticed the flock's absence and went in search of them.

    a man standing in front of a herd of sheep in a field with a barn in the background and a flock of birds flying overhead, context art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, detailed illustration

    When he found the flock, the farmer noticed the unusually large sheep. He decided to choose it for the feast. Unaware that it was the wolf, he raised his axe.