The Fox and the Crow

    By Daren Jan Venus

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    28 Apr, 2024

    a fox sitting on a stump in the woods with cheese and birds around it, and a bird flying overhead, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    There was a hungry fox searching for food in the forest. He looked around, but couldn't find anything to eat. Suddenly, he saw a crow flying overhead with a fine piece of cheese in her beak.

    a red fox sitting on a tree branch in a forest with cheese cubes on it's feet, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The fox's eyes brightened at the sight of the cheese. He quickly followed the crow, who had perched herself on a tree branch. The fox walked to the foot of the tree, looking up at the crow and the cheese.

    a fox sitting on a tree branch with a piece of cheese in its mouth and a bird flying by, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The fox decided to use flattery to get the cheese. He complimented the crow, praising her beauty and her fine feathers. He then asked the crow to sing for him, hoping that she would drop the cheese.

    a fox standing on a log in a forest with a block of cheese in front of it and a block of cheese in the foreground, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The crow was flattered by the fox's compliments. She was so pleased that she forgot about the cheese in her beak. She opened her mouth wide to show the fox that she could sing.

    a painting of a fox and a bird eating cheese in a forest with leaves and trees in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, furaffinity

    As soon as the crow opened her beak, the piece of cheese fell to the ground. The fox was quick to pick it up. He couldn't hide his joy as he held the cheese in his paw.

    a fox sitting in the woods with cheese on a plate next to it and a knife and fork in front of it, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, official art

    The fox looked up at the crow and said, 'You foolish crow, never trust flattering words.' He then proceeded to eat the cheese, savoring every bite. The crow could only watch in disappointment.

    a fox and a bird are sitting on a tree branch in the woods with leaves on the ground and a bird on the tree branch, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, leesha hannigan

    After finishing the cheese, the fox ran away, laughing at his own cleverness. He had managed to trick the crow and get the cheese without having to hunt for it.

    a red fox sitting on a branch in a forest with leaves on it's branches and a tree with orange and white leaves, furry art, a storybook illustration, Brom, autumn

    The crow sat on the branch, thinking about what had happened. She realized that she had been foolish to trust the fox's flattering words. She vowed to be more careful in the future.

    a black bird sitting on a branch with a block of cheese on it's feet in a forest, altermodern, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, book cover

    The crow understood that not everyone who flatters you is your friend. Some might have ulterior motives. She learned a valuable lesson that day - to not be swayed by sweet words.

    a black bird sitting on a branch of a tree with leaves and a full moon in the background with a full moon in the sky, process art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, laurie greasley

    From that day on, the crow became more careful. She didn't let flattery blind her. She knew that it was better to be safe than sorry. She never let her guard down again.

    a black bird sitting on a branch in a forest with a piece of fruit in its beak in its mouth, fantasy art, a character portrait, Craola, magic the gathering artwork

    Days passed, and life in the forest went on. The crow continued to live her life, but now she was smarter and wiser. She was more cautious and didn't trust flattering words so easily.

    a black bird sitting on a branch with a piece of cheese in its mouth and a tree in the background, altermodern, poster art, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The fox's trickery had taught the crow a valuable lesson. It was a lesson she would remember for the rest of her life. And so, the story of the fox and the crow became a lesson for all in the forest.

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