The Grinch Who Stole Easter

    By neeahb

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    24 Aug, 2024

    a cartoon of a green creature standing in a snowy cave with mountains in the background and a green sky, Cliff Childs, fantasy art, a comic book panel, promotional image

    In the heart of the mountains, lived the Grinch. His heart, two sizes too small, bore a deep hatred for holidays, especially Christmas.

    a cartoon character holding a heart in a snowy cave with mountains in the background and snow on the ground, Cliff Childs, american romanticism, a character portrait, promotional image

    This year, however, the Grinch had a different plan. He decided to steal Easter. 'No more joyful celebrations!' he vowed to himself.

    a painting of a town with a lot of people walking around it and a mountain in the background with a sky, Evgeny Lushpin, fantasy art, a detailed matte painting, official art

    Down in the town, people were bustling with joy. Children painted eggs while adults decorated the town, unaware of the Grinch's plan.

    a cartoon of a town with a green frog flying over it's head and a full moon in the background, Art Spiegelman, underground comix, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Under the cover of darkness, the Grinch crept into the town, stealing all the eggs and rounding up the Easter bunnies.

    a cartoon of a bunch of green men surrounded by eggs and eggs in a cave with a green man, Alan Davis, furry art, poster art, comic cover art

    He returned to his cave, grinning at his successful heist. But as he looked at the terrified bunnies, he felt an unfamiliar pang of guilt.

    a group of green cartoon characters standing in a cave with balls and eggs around them and one person in the middle of the group, Ernest William Christmas, antipodeans, a character portrait, official art

    Suddenly, his heart didn't feel right, and his stomach hurt. He realized he hadn't done the right thing.

    a painting of a group of people carrying baskets of eggs in a crowded street with people standing around them, Edward Sorel, magical realism, a storybook illustration, official art

    Back in town, the people were devastated. The children cried, and the adults consoled them. Easter was ruined.

    a cartoon of a griny grin sitting on a rock in front of a town with a christmas tree, Ernest William Christmas, cynical realism, concept art, promotional image

    The Grinch watched the town's despair from his cave. The sight made him sadder than he had ever been.

    a cartoon of a troll holding a candle in a cave with rocks and a light in it's hand, Cliff Childs, digital art, concept art, official art

    In his cave, the Grinch came to a decision. He decided to return everything. He wanted to make things right.

    a cartoon of a troll surrounded by rabbits and eggs in a castle doorway with a stone archway leading to it, Drew Struzan, furry art, a character portrait, official art

    With a heavy heart, he returned to the town, carrying the eggs and the bunnies. The townsfolk watched in stunned silence.

    a cartoon character holding a basket of eggs in front of a crowd of people in a town square with balloons, Ernest William Christmas, excessivism, a digital rendering, official art

    When the Grinch handed over the eggs and the bunnies, a cheer erupted from the crowd. Easter was saved!

    a cartoon of a green monster holding a basket of eggs in the snow with a bunny nearby and a storefront with a green door, Ernest William Christmas, furry art, a digital rendering, official art

    The Grinch felt a warmth spread through his heart. It grew three sizes that day. He finally understood the joy of giving.

    a cartoon of a green man surrounded by people in a crowd of people in a town square with buildings, Edi Rama, excessivism, a digital rendering, official art

    The town rejoiced, and the Grinch joined in the celebration. The children hugged him, and the adults patted his back.

    a cartoon of a man dressed as the grin in front of a crowd of people in a town square, Alex Horley, excessivism, a character portrait, official art

    From then on, the Grinch was a changed creature. He no longer hated holidays, but looked forward to them with anticipation.

    a cartoon of a green monster standing in a cave with his hands on his hips and looking at the camera, Chris LaBrooy, antipodeans, a character portrait, green

    Back in his cave, the Grinch felt at peace. His heart was full, and his stomach no longer hurt. He had learned the value of joy and giving.

    a cartoon character is standing in front of a door with a grin on it's face and arms, Chris LaBrooy, sots art, a digital rendering, official art

    Every year, he would join the town's celebrations, bringing gifts and spreading joy. He had finally found his place in the world.