Once upon a time, a gentle lamb, a vigilant shepherd, and a cunning wolf lived in a peaceful green valley nestled between towering mountains. The lamb, named Snowflake, had a pure heart and a trusting nature. Every day, she grazed in the meadow, enjoying the sun’s warmth and the grass’s softness under her feet. She trusted her shepherd, called Gabriel, to protect her from harm and guide her to safety. Gabriel, the shepherd, was a kind, wise man who cared deeply for his flock. He watched over them diligently, always looking for any signs of danger. He carried a staff to fend off predators and a gentle voice to soothe his sheep. And then there was the wolf called Shadow, who lurked in the shadows of the forest that bordered the valley. He was sly and deceitful, with a hunger that could never be satisfied. He watched the lamb with hungry eyes, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
One day, as Snowflake wandered near the edge of the meadow, Shadow approached her with a smile that concealed his true intentions. He spoke sweet words and spun tales of a paradise beyond the mountains, where the grass was greener, and the sun shone brighter. Snowflake, innocent and naive, was enchanted by Shadow’s words. She longed for adventure and excitement, and the wolf’s promises seemed too good to resist. Without a second thought, she followed him into the forest, leaving behind the safety of the valley and the watchful eyes of her shepherd.
As night fell and the forest grew cold, Snowflake realized the truth too late. Shadow’s promises were empty, and his intentions were cruel. He pounced on her with bared fangs, ready to devour her whole. But just as all hope seemed lost, a loud and familiar voice rang out through the darkness. Gabriel, the shepherd, was racing through the trees with his staff held high. He fended off the wolf with a swift and decisive blow and rescued his lost lamb. Snowflake, trembling and grateful, huddled close to Gabriel as he led her back to the safety of the valley. From that day on, she never strayed far from his side, grateful for his protection and guidance.
And so, the lamb, the shepherd, and the wolf each learned a valuable lesson that day. Snowflake learned the dangers of trusting strangers with honeyed words, Gabriel reaffirmed his duty to protect his flock at all costs, and Shadow… Shadow learned that even the most cunning predator can be outmatched by the bond of trust and love between a shepherd and his sheep.
Lazarus Carpenter - Author 