The Witty Spider

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a witty spider named Arachne. She was known for her exceptional weaving skills and her quick wit. Arachne was not just any ordinary spider, she was a spider with a mission. She wanted to weave a web that would make her famous in the entire forest.
One day, Arachne set out to weave her masterpiece. She spun and spun, and her web grew bigger and bigger. Everyone who saw it was amazed at its beauty and intricacy. Arachne was thrilled with the response she was getting, and she knew that her web was going to be the talk of the town.
However, her happiness was short-lived. A bird, who was flying by, saw the web and decided to make a meal out of it. Arachne was devastated. She had put in so much effort into weaving the web, and now it was all destroyed.
But Arachne was not one to give up easily. She decided to use her wit to outsmart the bird. She spun a new web, but this time, she added a special ingredient to it. She infused the web with a sticky substance that would trap the bird if it tried to eat it.
The bird returned, and as expected, it tried to eat the web. But this time, it got stuck. Arachne came out of hiding and confronted the bird. She told the bird that she would free it, but only if it promised to leave her web alone.
The bird agreed, and Arachne freed it. From that day on, the bird and Arachne became good friends. The bird even helped Arachne to protect her web from other predators.
Arachne’s web became the most famous in the entire forest, and she became known as the witty spider. Her wit had saved her web, and she had made a new friend in the process.

Moral

1. Intelligence and wit can be powerful tools to overcome challenges and obstacles.
2. It’s important to be resourceful and make use of what you have, even if it seems small or insignificant.
3. Persistence and determination can lead to success, even in the face of adversity.
4. It’s important to be adaptable and willing to change your approach when faced with new challenges.
5. Sometimes the best solution to a problem is not the most obvious one.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria