In a quiet jungle glade, hidden between tall bamboo stalks and wildflower patches, lived a tiny leopard kitten named Luna. She was barely the size of a coconut, with fluffy spotted fur, curious eyes, and a tail that always seemed to wag with excitement — even when she was supposed to be sneaking.
Luna had heard stories from the elder leopards about giant creatures that roamed the mountains — monsters with glowing eyes, roaring voices, and footsteps that made the earth shake. Most cubs would tremble at the thought.
But not Luna.
“I bet they’re just big fuzzy softies,” she giggled one afternoon, chasing a butterfly. “Besides, I’m not scared of anything!”
So, with a piece of bamboo as a “sword” and a pouch full of snacks (mostly mango slices), Luna set out to find these so-called monsters.
After climbing a steep hill and sliding down the other side, Luna came to a misty clearing. Suddenly — THUD. The ground trembled. Then again — THUD. Trees swayed. Luna’s ears perked up, eyes wide.
From the mist emerged something huge.
It had four massive legs, two curling tusks, and flappy ears. A MONSTER!
…Or was it?
“Hello, little one,” the creature rumbled gently. “I’m Noko the forest elephant.”
Luna blinked. “You’re… not scary.”
“I get that a lot,” Noko chuckled.
Just then, another shadow moved. A gigantic furry creature with claws and a deep growl appeared — a bear named Ursa. Then a towering bird with feathers like fire landed beside them — Phoenixia.
Luna gasped. “You’re the monsters?”
Phoenixia laughed. “We prefer ‘gentle giants.’”
Luna spent the whole afternoon riding on trunks, sliding down feathers, and sharing her mango snacks with her new friends.
In the end, the monsters weren’t scary at all — they were just misunderstood.
And Luna? She wasn’t just a kitten anymore.
