The Candy Caper

    By Randal Holiman

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    25 May, 2024

    a red fox standing in a forest with orange flowers on the ground and trees in the background, with a path leading to it, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    Felix the Fox was strolling through Whispering Pines, noticing a trail of candy wrappers leading to a towering oak tree.

    a cartoon fox standing on a rock in a forest with a stream running through it and a forest background, sots art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, official art

    At the tree, Felix met Bella the Bluebird who reported seeing Ricky the Raccoon acting suspiciously.

    a fox sitting on a rock in a forest by a stream of water and flowers around it, with a forest background, environmental art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, game art

    Felix continued to the river, where he met Oliver the Otter, who mentioned seeing Ricky washing his paws that morning.

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    Oliver’s sharp memory provided Felix with another clue pointing towards Ricky the raccoon.

    a painting of two foxes in a forest with a path leading to them and a deer in the distance, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    Felix found Daisy the Deer in the clearing, who confirmed Ricky's odd behaviour near Mrs. Owl's tree.

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    Daisy’s calm nature and keen observation added the final piece of the puzzle for Felix.

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    Felix confronted Ricky at Mrs. Owl's tree, presenting the evidence gathered from his friends.

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    Ricky admitted to his actions, promising to make amends for his candy stealing behaviour.

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    Felix, along with Bella, Oliver, and Daisy, helped Ricky understand the importance of honesty and respect for others’ belongings.

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    Ricky apologized to everyone, promising to clean up the candy wrappers and never to take what doesn’t belong to him.

    a fox sitting on a log in a forest with leaves around it and a bird flying above it,, furry art, a character portrait, Dan Mumford, official art

    Felix felt satisfied knowing that he had helped restore peace in Whispering Pines.

    a group of foxes in a forest with leaves and flowers around them, surrounded by trees and leaves, with a few of them looking at the camera, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    And so, Whispering Pines went back to its harmonious rhythm, with its residents living respectfully, and the candy caper becoming a tale of lessons learned.

    The Candy Caper

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