Deep within the enchanting rolling meadows, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was mostly pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was essentially to tend to his herd of sheep.
Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant companions. Day in day, watching over his charges instilled in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.
But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. During one such occasion because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plan.
Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to leveraged this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.
One day he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” click here The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but discovered nothing threatening.
The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. However, one morning, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.
Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of crying wolf.
The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.