My Short Stories

The Little Fox

In the middle of nowhere at the edge of the forest there's a den. In this den lives a little fox with his Mother and Sister. One day the Mother tells the little fox, "I'm going to fetch some dinner, so behave and don't leave." He listened to his Mother and stayed home with his Sister. They played some, waiting for Mom to get home

Once Mom got home little fox could see the unwanted visitor she brought. A large man with a large gun in his hands. He points at the Mother and fires. Momma is badly hurt but not dead so she shouts, "Run children, run fast." He listens and dashes out of the den with his Sister, but another shot is fired.

Little fox squeezed his eyes shut and ran, knowing he was now alone. He ran and ran, until he was in the darkest part of the forest. By now all that is heard are the Owls hooting, and Crickets chirping. Little fox is now afraid so he puts his head down and his tail between his legs. He has no one anymore, he's alone, afraid, but strong.

He walks till he reaches a lake, lily pads, cat tails, small fish, and frogs. He sits at the bank of the pond and starts to think, but is suddenly interrupted by a frog croaking. He is surprised by the sudden sound and jumps. Then he hears a chuckle, so he turns around to see an old looking owl. He then speaks in a calm, soothing voice, "Don't worry little fox, there's nothing to fear. We are nice animals and no hunters come this far".

The little fox relaxes, taking deep breaths.
After about two years the 'Little Fox' became the 'Big Fox'. He stayed strong for his Mother and Sister. But never made his own family, instead he spent his life going to the edge of the forest and helping other families.
Even until his last breath as he jumped In front of the gun to save a Mother and her Little Fox. The Big Fox knew that his work would continue on and that Little fox will grow to be the new 'Big Fox'. Then he will save others until his last breath.