The Wilder Beast

    By andante5

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    22 Mar, 2024

    a bear is standing in the woods with a piece of bread in his hand and other bears around him, furry art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    Once upon a time, in a magical forest, lived a peculiar creature named the wilder beast. This creature wasn't your average beast. Instead of hunting, he spent his days baking bread without yeast and hosting grand feasts. He was a creature of mirth, kindness, and a dash of mystery.

    a bear and a child are walking through the woods together, with a bear in the foreground, and a bear in the background, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    One day, the wilder beast decided to invite his friend, the wilder boo, to his feast. The wilder boo was an eccentric fellow who was known for always forgetting to tie his shoes. Together, they would make quite the team.

    a cartoon character standing in the woods with breads and breads in the background, and a man with a beard, furry art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The wilder beast spent the entire day baking bread, filling the forest with the delicious aroma of freshly baked goods. The wilder boo, on the other hand, spent the day tripping over his untied shoes and causing a ruckus.

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    "Wilder Boo," the wilder beast called out, "Please tie your shoe. You'll trip and fall into the stew!" But the wilder boo just laughed and carried on, stumbling and fumbling as he went.

    a cartoon bear is standing in front of a table of food and a man is holding a bag of bread, american scene painting, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    As the day turned into evening, guests began to arrive at the feast. The wilder beast greeted each one with a warm smile and a slice of his yeast-free bread. The wilder boo, however, had other things on his mind.

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    He was too busy trying to balance on his untied shoes. Suddenly, he tripped and landed face-first into the wilder beast's stew. The guests gasped, and the wilder beast could only shake his head.

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    But instead of getting upset, the wilder beast broke into a hearty laugh. "Oh, Wilder Boo," he said, "You truly are the life of the party!" The wilder boo, covered in stew, could only laugh along.

    a bear is standing in front of a table of food and people eating bread and fruit and smiling at the camera, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    And so, the feast turned into a night of laughter and merriment. The wilder beast's bread was praised by all, and the wilder boo's antics kept the guests entertained. It was indeed a feast to remember.

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    When the feast was over, the wilder boo finally decided to tie his shoe. The wilder beast gave him a knowing look, and they both burst into laughter. It was just another day in the life of the wilder beast and his friend, the wilder boo.

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    As the guests left, the wilder beast and the wilder boo cleaned up the mess. They worked together, laughing and sharing stories. And when they were done, they sat down and enjoyed a slice of bread together.

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    They looked up at the starry sky, their hearts filled with joy. The wilder beast thought to himself, 'Yes, this is what life should be like - filled with laughter, friendship, and delicious bread.'

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    And with that thought, the wilder beast and the wilder boo settled down for the night. The forest was quiet once again, save for the soft snores of the two friends. They dreamt of more feasts, more laughter, and more bread.

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    The next morning, the wilder beast woke up and started baking bread. The wilder boo, now with his shoe tied, helped him. And thus, they continued their routine, ready for another day of fun and adventure.

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    In the end, the wilder beast and the wilder boo taught everyone an important lesson. It's not about the feast or the bread, but the moments of joy shared with friends. And with that, they lived happily in their magical forest, forever wild and free.