Fern the Fawn and the Three Paths

Fern the fawn is new at the forest school and three groups wave her over: the loud flashy foxes, the whispering crows, and a quiet trio with berries.

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In a sunlit forest called Greenhollow, there lived a young fawn named Fern. Fern had speckled spots, big gentle eyes, and a heart that wanted very much to belong.

When school started, she walked into the clearing feeling shy. Three groups of animals were already playing, and each one waved her over.

"Come play with us!" called the first group, a trio of loud, flashy foxes. "We're the coolest in the forest."

"Join us!" called the second group, a pair of crows whispering behind their wings. "We know everyone's secrets."

"Care to sit with us?" asked the third group, a quiet cluster of a rabbit, a hedgehog, and a duckling, who were sharing a basket of berries.

Fern wasn't sure. The foxes looked exciting. The crows seemed important. The third group seemed... ordinary.

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What is Fern the Fawn and the Three Paths about?

Fern the fawn is new at the forest school and three groups wave her over: the loud flashy foxes, the whispering crows, and a quiet trio with berries.

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Who wrote it?

Nimra Khan — original fiction published on RapidTale.