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Madku's Revenge: A Story of Frogs and Serpents Once upon a time, deep in a dark, quiet well, lived   Madku , the king of frogs. He was not just any frog—he was wise, brave, and loved by many. The well was his kingdom, and many frogs lived there with him. His family and friends were all part of his little frog kingdom. But not everything was peaceful. Some of Madku’s relatives were jealous of him. They wanted to be the king instead. They whispered among themselves and planned to take over the throne. One sunny morning, Madku noticed something strange. His relatives were acting sneaky and secretive. He thought, “Hmm… I think they are planning something bad. They might want to take my throne!” Madku wanted to stop them, but he didn’t want to fight. So he gave them gifts—shiny pebbles, fresh water, and tasty insects. His relatives took the gifts and smiled, but inside, Madku knew they were still angry and jealous. Deep down, Madku felt upset. He wanted to teach them a lesson. He wanted...

The Brave Crow and the Sly Serpent Once upon a time, in the middle of a deep and green jungle, there stood a very big banyan tree. The tree was old and strong. Its long branches spread out in all directions like giant arms. Thick green leaves covered the branches and made a wide blanket of cool shade on the ground below. When the wind blew, the leaves danced and made a soft rustling sound. The banyan tree looked like a perfect home for birds and animals. One hot summer day, a black crow named Sunny flew through the jungle. The sun was bright, and the heat made Sunny tired. He looked for a place to rest. Soon, he saw the huge banyan tree and landed on one of its strong branches. “Ahh, this feels so nice,” Sunny said happily. “This cool breeze is perfect on such a hot day.” Sunny looked around with joy, but soon he felt confused. The tree was very quiet. There were no bird nests anywhere. He could not hear sparrows chirping, mynahs calling, or squirrels chattering. “This is strange,” Sun...