The Golden Chicken

    By nihad

    The Golden Chicken cover image

    13 Feb, 2024

    a man and a woman standing in front of a chicken on a farm road with a rooster nearby and a house with a thatched roof, remodernism, poster art, Anne Said, official art

    Once upon a time, in a little village nestled between emerald hills, lived a humble farmer named Jack and his wife, Jill. They lived a simple life, tending to their small farm and living off the fruits of their labor. However, they were blessed with a peculiar golden chicken that laid a golden egg every day.

    a man and two women holding chickens in front of a hut with chickens in it and a chicken in a basket, remodernism, a stock photo, Anne Said, official art

    The golden egg was sold every day, giving Jack and Jill enough money to meet their needs. Life was simple, but it was enough. They were grateful for the golden chicken's unique gift and took good care of her.

    a man holding a piece of fruit in front of chickens in a farm yard with a barn in the background, remodernism, a stock photo, Anne Said, official art

    One day, Jack had an idea that could change their lives forever. He thought, "If the chicken lays a golden egg every day, imagine how many golden eggs she must carry inside her!"

    a man and a woman standing next to each other in a room with a clock on the wall behind them, remodernism, a stock photo, Anne Said, official art

    Jack shared his idea with Jill, who immediately disagreed. She cautioned him, "Our needs are met, Jack. Greed will lead us nowhere. Let's not harm our golden chicken."

    a man and a woman standing next to each other in front of a sunset sky with clouds and trees, serial art, a character portrait, Eizan Kikukawa, official art

    But Jack was not convinced. He was consumed by the thought of becoming rich overnight. He decided to go ahead with his plan, despite Jill's advice.

    a man holding a knife in front of chickens in a courtyard of a building with a full moon in the background, remodernism, an album cover, Baiōken Eishun, official art

    The next day, while Jill was away, Jack caught the golden chicken. He prepared a knife, ready to find the treasure he believed was inside.

    a man sitting on a floor next to chickens and chickens in a barn area with a straw roof and straw roof, remodernism, a renaissance painting, Adam Manyoki, official art

    With a heavy heart, he slit the chicken open, only to find nothing but the usual insides of a chicken. There were no golden eggs, no treasure.

    a man standing in a barn with chickens in the background and a man in a vest standing in front of a bunch of chickens, remodernism, a character portrait, Armin Hansen, official art

    Jack was filled with remorse. He realized his mistake, but it was too late. He had let his greed get the better of him and lost their golden chicken.