Chapter 3
Whispers of the Giggleberry
Dejected, Bert overhears a rumor about a legendary Giggleberry Bush, said to cure any ailment. He believes finding this bush is his only chance to earn forgiveness and be welcomed back to the village festivities.
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The weight of the Elder Badger’s decree settled on Bert’s furry shoulders like a damp, woolly blanket. Banned. From all festivals. Until he proved his worth. The words echoed in the hollow spaces of his wolf heart, each syllable a tiny hammer blow against his already bruised ego. He slumped against the gnarled bark of an ancient oak, the rough texture a poor substitute for the warmth of acceptance he’d so spectacularly extinguished. The Full Moon Festival, the highlight of the year, the one night he’d dreamed
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