‘Dracul the Dragon who ate too many cakes!’

Short Story for Children by Lazarus Carpenter

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Once upon a time, in a far-off land called Dan yr Ogof, there lived a dragon named Dracul. Dracul was known throughout the land for his love of cakes. He would eat any cake he could find, whether big or small, rich or plain, and he would eat them all day long. But as he ate more and more cakes, Dracul began to notice that he was getting bigger and bigger. He didn’t mind at first, but soon he realized that his size was becoming a problem. One day, as Dracul was flying over the village, he heard some children talking about him.

“Look at that dragon,” said one child. “He’s so big, he can hardly fly!”

The other children laughed and pointed, and Dracul felt ashamed. He knew he needed to make a change. Dracul decided to go on a diet. He stopped eating cakes altogether and instead started eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. At first, it was hard. He missed the taste of cake and would sometimes sneak a bite when no one was looking. But as time went on, he began to feel better. He had more energy, and he could fly higher and faster than before. The villagers noticed the change in Dracul too. They saw that he was no longer as big as he used to be and that he was flying with more grace and ease. The children even started to cheer for him as he flew overhead. Dracul was proud of himself for making the change. He had learned that too much of a good thing can be bad and that it’s important to take care of oneself. He still loved cake, but he knew that he could enjoy it in moderation. From that day on, Dracul lived a happy life in Dan yr Ogof. He flew through the sky with ease, enjoying the beauty of the land below him. And sometimes, when he was feeling particularly happy, he would bake himself a small cake as a treat. But he always made sure to share it with his friends, because he knew that sharing a treat with others was the best way to enjoy it.