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Fable - The Banker Squirrel

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In a dray of squirrels, each worked together to collect acorns for the winter, and while they hibernated, they would huddle together and stay warm. One autumn, the cleverest squirrel decided he didn't have enough food, so he tricked one of the other squirrels to climb up a treacherous tree which leant over a chasm. When the squirrel fell, the clever one took his acorns for the winter. The clever squirrel did this year after year, getting fatter and fatter so he tricked more and more squirrels to their deaths. Yet, one summer, where no squirrels were left to gather food for him, followed by a winter, where he would shiver, cold and alone.

Betray those who trust you, and soon, no one will be left to betray.
A fable written for this competition: [link]

Inspired by the recent greed of bankers in the economy, but applicable to everyday life too.
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sunhoney's avatar
awwwwwwww silly fat squirrel.
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