
The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf
By Arcane

01 Nov, 2023

Once upon a time, in a sprawling forest, lived three little pigs. Each pig had a home of its own, crafted with care and love. The eldest pig lived in a house of straw, the middle pig in a house of sticks, and the youngest pig in a house of bricks.

The eldest pig was the jolliest of the three. He loved to play in the sun, and his laughter could be heard across the forest. He built his house of straw because it was the easiest and quickest to make.

The middle pig was a thinker. He enjoyed reading books and pondering life's mysteries. His house of sticks was a balance between effort and durability, just like his personality.

The youngest pig was the smallest but the hardest worker. He was practical and wise beyond his years. His house of bricks was the strongest, meant to withstand any storm.

One day, a big, bad wolf came into the forest. He was known for his cunning and destructive ways, and his eyes were always on the hunt for something to devour.

The big bad wolf first came upon the house of straw. He called out to the eldest pig, asking him to let him in. But the pig, fearing for his life, refused.

The wolf, in his cunning manner, huffed and puffed, and blew the house of straw away. The eldest pig ran for his life, managing to escape the wolf's clutches.

Next, the wolf came to the house of sticks. He tried the same trick, asking the middle pig to let him in. But the pig, too, refused to open the door.

The wolf huffed and puffed again, blowing away the house of sticks. The middle pig, too, narrowly escaped and ran towards his younger brother's house.

The youngest pig welcomed his brothers into his house of bricks. He assured them that the wolf wouldn't be able to blow this house away.

When the wolf arrived at the brick house, he was confident. He called out to the pigs, but they stood their ground. The wolf huffed and puffed, but the house stood firm.

The wolf tried again and again, but the house wouldn't budge. Out of breath and defeated, the wolf decided to retreat and left the pigs in peace.

The three pigs rejoiced, grateful for their safety. They learnt a valuable lesson that day: the importance of hard work and strong foundations.

From then on, the eldest and the middle pig helped the youngest pig rebuild their homes, this time from bricks. They knew it would take time and effort, but it was worth it.

The big bad wolf never returned to the forest, and the three pigs lived happily, knowing they were safe in their sturdy homes. They never forgot the lesson they had learnt.