The Blood Moon
Panchatantra, Aesop's Fables and some similar folktales - what do they have in common? They are all allusions. Allusions are stories that have a true meaning or moral that is expressed without directly mentioning it, but it can be easily understood by the reader. Another thing they have in common is that many are rather dull and cliched. So, I made one myself! Mine isn't as cliched but most of all, it is thrilling. The Blood Moon Even at night, the swamp was full of life. The wet scent of wet mud filled the air, providing an eerie aura to the landmark. The chirping of crickets and the croaking of toads was loud enough for someone to hear from even a kilometer away and yet no one dare to approach, for this was the lair of the most ferocious killer - The swamp’s GREEN BEAST! The sunlight filtered through the leaves of the great banyan tree and the air tasted sweet. The forest’s mammals were up and running, going about their normal routine - feeding, socialising, sleeping, playing...