Benny the Brave Bunny

    By Alaide Gomes

    Benny the Brave Bunny cover image

    01 Jul, 2024

    a cartoon rabbit sitting on a rock in a forest with flowers and a stream of water in front of it, Dan Mumford, furry art, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there lived a joyful little bunny named Benny. He loved to hop around during the day but was always afraid of the dark.

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    His friends, Lily the ladybug and Timmy the turtle, would always try to comfort him. However, nothing seemed to alleviate Benny's fear of the dark.

    a rabbit with a backpack in the forest with ladybugs and butterflies around it, on a night background, Beatrix Potter, sots art, a character portrait, full moon

    One day, Benny heard about a grand party that the forest animals were having under the full moon. There would be music, dancing, and delicious treats. Benny really wanted to go, but he was very scared of the dark.

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    "Benny, the darkness is not as scary as you think," said Timmy. "Let us show you."

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    That night, when the moon rose high in the sky, Lily and Timmy arrived at Benny's burrow. "Come on, Benny," they encouraged. Benny took a deep breath and stepped out into the night.

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    At first, Benny's heart pounded in his chest. But as they walked, he started to notice how the moonlight illuminated the path, making the darkness less intimidating.

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    "See, Benny? The dark is not so scary after all," said Lily as they reached the party. The forest was alive with laughter and music. Benny started to feel a sense of joy overcoming his fear.

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    For the first time, Benny was seeing the forest in a new light. He realized that the darkness wasn't scary, it was just different. And sometimes, different could be beautiful too.

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    Benny joined the party, dancing and laughing with his friends. He even tried some delicious treats. The fear he once had seemed like a distant memory.

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    "You did it, Benny! You faced your fear," said Timmy, patting Benny's back. Benny beamed with pride and happiness.

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    The next morning, Benny woke up feeling different. He was no longer afraid of the dark. He had faced his fear and come out stronger on the other side.

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    From that day forward, Benny was no longer afraid of the night. He knew that with his friends and a bit of courage, he could face anything.