It was a quiet afternoon in a small village where houses stood close together and the smell of stored grains often filled the air. In one of those houses, near the corner of a dark storeroom, stood a large woven basket filled with fresh corn. The basket was strong, tightly packed, and carefully placed to keep pests away—setting the perfect beginning for the Greedy Mouse Story that was about to unfold.
But nothing ever truly stays hidden from a mouse.
From a narrow crack near the wall, a small gray mouse watched the basket carefully. His nose twitched as the sweet smell of corn reached him. His eyes sparkled with excitement. For him, this basket was not just food—it was a dream.
The Mouse and the Basket
The mouse had always been clever. He knew how to sneak into places others could not. He had survived by being observant and patient. That day, he circled the basket several times, studying it from every angle.
There was no opening. No loose thread. No easy way in.
For a moment, the mouse considered leaving. But the smell of corn was too tempting. His hunger grew stronger with every breath. Finally, he made a decision.
Using his sharp teeth, he began to nibble at one small spot on the basket. Slowly, thread by thread, he worked carefully until a tiny hole appeared—just big enough for his slim body.
With a quick glance around, the mouse squeezed through.
Inside the Treasure
The moment he entered the basket, the mouse froze in amazement. Corn was everywhere. Yellow, shiny, fresh, and inviting. He had never seen so much food in one place.
Without wasting time, he began to eat.
At first, he ate slowly, enjoying each grain. But soon, his hunger turned into excitement. He moved from one side of the basket to the other, eating more and more. Corn after corn disappeared into his mouth.
Time passed without him noticing.
His belly grew round and heavy. Still, the mouse smiled. He had never felt so full and satisfied before.
The Attempt to Escape
After resting for a while, the mouse finally decided it was time to leave. He walked back toward the hole he had made.
Confidently, he tried to squeeze through.
But something was wrong.
He pushed his head through, but his body would not follow. He tried again, turning sideways, pressing harder.
Nothing worked.
The mouse stepped back and looked at his belly. It was much bigger than before.
Fear crept in.
He tried again and again, but the hole remained too small.
A Cry for Help
The mouse began to cry loudly. His tiny voice echoed through the storeroom. Outside, a rabbit passing by heard the sound and stopped.
Curious, the rabbit asked, “Why are you crying?”
The mouse explained everything—from the hole to the corn to being stuck inside the basket.
The rabbit listened patiently and then said, “You ate too much. Rest for a while. When your belly becomes smaller, you will be able to get out.”
With a soft laugh, the rabbit walked away.
Night Inside the Basket
Left alone, the mouse felt tired and helpless. Slowly, his cries faded. Surrounded by corn, he lay down and fell asleep.
The night passed quietly.
By morning, the mouse felt lighter. His belly had finally shrunk. He stood up and looked toward the hole.
This time, it looked possible.
The Same Mistake Again
As he prepared to leave, his eyes fell on the corn once more.
“Just a little more,” he thought.
One bite became two. Two became many.
Soon, his belly was full again—bigger than before.
Only after eating did he remember the hole.
He walked toward it, already knowing the result.
He was trapped again.
Waiting for Tomorrow
The mouse sighed and sat down.
“I will leave tomorrow,” he told himself.
He curled up among the corn and waited.
But the basket did not stay unnoticed.
The Final Visitor
A cat passed by the storeroom. Its sharp nose caught the scent of the mouse. Curious, it jumped onto the basket and lifted the lid.
The rest happened quickly.
The End of the Greedy Mouse Story
The basket of corn remained.
The small hole was still there.
But the mouse was gone.
Moral of Greedy Mouse Story
Greed can lead to trouble.
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This story is beautifully written and very engaging. The descriptions make it easy to imagine every scene, especially the mouse inside the corn basket.
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Such an interesting and well-narrated story. I couldn’t stop reading till the end. The flow and storytelling are excellent.
thank you so much