True Nature

Stories tagged True Nature:

• The Tale of Sidi Numan Aug 23, 2025

  

  In the prosperous trading city of Cairo, where the mighty Nile flows like liquid silver beneath the ancient stones, there lived a young merchant named Sidi Numan. He was known throughout the bazaars for his honest dealings and gentle nature, though at twenty-five years of age, he remained unmarried—much to the concern of his elderly mother.

  “My son,” she would say each morning as she served him his breakfast of dates and honey, “when will you take a wife? The neighbors whisper that perhaps you prefer the company of your books and ledgers to that of a loving woman.”

• The Dancing Monkeys Jul 12, 2025

  

  A clever showman had trained a troupe of monkeys to dance and perform for audiences. He dressed them in beautiful costumes with flowing robes, elegant masks, and delicate slippers. For months, he taught them to walk upright, bow gracefully, and perform intricate dance steps.

  The monkeys became quite skilled at their performances. They learned to move with dignity and grace, holding their heads high and stepping in perfect rhythm to the music. Audiences were amazed and delighted by these cultured, civilized creatures who seemed to have abandoned their wild nature entirely.

• The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Jan 12, 2025

  

  In the rolling hills where green pastures stretched as far as the eye could see, there lived a large flock of sheep who spent their days peacefully grazing under the watchful eye of their shepherd. The sheep were content and safe, protected by the shepherd’s vigilance and the strong fence that surrounded their pasture.

  Not far from this peaceful scene, a cunning wolf prowled the nearby forest, his yellow eyes constantly watching the flock with hunger and frustration. Day after day, he would circle the pasture, looking for any weakness in the fence or any moment when the shepherd might be distracted.