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Fun Stor #10: A Skunk Ape Story.

The sun was setting over the swampy forest, casting long shadows and orange hues over the trees and water. A large, hairy creature was making its way through the dense foliage, looking for a place to rest. It was a skunk ape, a rare and elusive cryptid that looked like a gorilla but bipedal, with dark fur, an ape-like face, and powerful limbs. It stood at seven feet tall, towering over most animals in the forest.

The skunk ape had been wandering for days, searching for food and avoiding humans. It was hungry and tired, but it knew it had to keep moving. It had learned from experience that staying in one place for too long was dangerous. Hunters, poachers, and curious explorers were always on the lookout for signs of its existence, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary beast or even capture it alive. The skunk ape had managed to evade them so far, using its keen senses and stealthy movements to avoid detection.

As it walked, it sniffed the air, hoping to catch a scent of something edible. It had been living off berries, roots, and small animals for a while, but it craved something more substantial. Something meaty. It had not tasted fresh meat in weeks, and it felt its stomach growl with hunger. It knew that hunting was risky, especially in this area where humans often set up traps and snares, but it was willing to take the chance. It needed to feed.

It followed its nose, tracking a faint smell of blood and flesh. It soon came across a clearing where three huge feral hogs were feasting on a deer carcass. The hogs were massive, each weighing over 300 pounds, with thick hides, sharp tusks, and aggressive temperaments. They were notorious for destroying crops, killing livestock, and attacking humans. They were also formidable prey for the skunk ape.

The skunk ape watched from behind a tree, assessing the situation. It knew that taking on three hogs at once would not be easy. The hogs were fast, strong, and vicious. They would not give up their meal without a fight. The skunk ape also knew that it had the advantage of size, intelligence, and agility. It could use its long arms and claws to grab and tear at the hogs' flesh. It could use its teeth and jaws to bite and crush their bones. It could use its legs and feet to kick and stomp on their heads. It could use its speed and flexibility to dodge and weave around their attacks.

The skunk ape decided to take the risk. It needed to eat, and it was not afraid of a challenge. It let out a loud roar, announcing its presence and challenging the hogs to battle. The hogs looked up from their feast, startled by the noise. They saw the skunk ape emerge from the shadows, standing tall and proud in the clearing. They snorted and grunted, sensing an intruder and a threat. They dropped their deer carcass and charged at the skunk ape, ready to defend their territory and their food.

The fight was on.

The skunk ape and the hogs continued to clash, trading blows and bites.

The skunk ape met the first hog head-on, grabbing it by its ears and lifting it off the ground. The hog squealed and thrashed in the air, trying to bite at the skunk ape's face and arms. The skunk ape swung it around like a ragdoll, slamming it into a tree trunk with a loud thud. The hog went limp, its neck broken by the impact.

The second hog came from behind, aiming for the skunk ape's legs with its tusks. The skunk ape sensed its approach and kicked backwards with its foot, hitting the hog in the chest with enough force to knock it back several feet. The hog wheezed and coughed up blood, its ribs cracked by the blow.

The first hog, the one that had been slammed into a tree, was not dead yet. It regained consciousness and got back on its feet, shaking its head and snorting. It saw the skunk ape still fighting with the other two hogs, and decided to join the fray. It ran towards the skunk ape's back, hoping to catch it off guard.