stories

The Unforgiving Monkey The Unforgiving Monkey Long ago, in a beautiful kingdom filled with gardens, tall trees, and golden palaces, there lived a king named Mohan. King Mohan had two young sons who loved animals very much. One day, they decided to keep a large group of monkeys as their royal pets. The monkeys lived inside the palace gardens. They were given the finest fruits, sweet foods, and fresh water every day. Servants cleaned their resting places and took care of them like princes. Because the monkeys did not have to work or search for food, they became lazy and very fat. They played all day and enjoyed a life of comfort. Among these monkeys, there was one very special monkey. He was the   Chief of the Monkeys . He was old, wise, and very intelligent. He had learned many things by watching humans and listening to scholars who visited the palace. He believed in wisdom, hard work, and careful thinking. Every day, the chief monkey tried to teach the other monkeys important l...

The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends Once upon a time, in a green jungle full of tall trees and singing birds, there lived a reptile named   Coku . Coku was a crocodile who lived near a wide, clean river. The river sparkled in the sunlight and was home to many fish, frogs, and water plants. Coku loved swimming in the river. He loved the cool water and the gentle waves. But one day, Coku felt very   lonely . He had spent the whole day swimming up and down the river, but he did not see anyone to play with. No birds came close. No animals stopped by the water. Coku climbed onto a warm rock near the riverbank and sighed. “I wish I had a friend to play with,” Coku said softly to himself. “Swimming alone is not fun.” As he lay on the rock, Coku saw something moving through the trees. It was   Gaj the elephant . Gaj was big, gray, and gentle. He walked slowly toward the river because the day was hot, and he ...

The Curious Monkey and the Wedge Once upon a time, there was a large and green grove near a quiet village. The grove was full of tall trees and sweet fruit plants. There were banana trees with long yellow fruits, orange trees with round juicy oranges, chikoo trees with soft brown fruits, and pomegranate trees filled with red seeds. Many monkeys lived happily in this grove. They played together, ate fresh fruit, and slept on the cool tree branches. Among all the monkeys, there was a young and very active monkey named   Makranda . Makranda was full of energy. He loved to jump, run, and swing all day long. He climbed the tallest trees and leaped from one branch to another without fear. The other monkeys watched him with surprise. “Makranda, be careful,” the senior monkeys often warned him. “Do not jump so fast,” said one old monkey. “Danger can come when you do not listen,” said another. But Makranda did not listen. He laughed and said, “I am strong and fast. Nothing can hurt me!” The...