Adventure to Awaken

Long Live Mr. Boots

By Clara Ritger,

Apr 18, 2025   —   4 min read

Africa
A man in uniform unties the feet of a white chicken underneath a metal shack.
The final moments. 💔

Summary

I named the chicken. Yes, I know you're not supposed to.

There was no sentient spider to weave a web of wondrous words for Mr. Boots.

Yes, I named the chicken. Yes, I know you're not supposed to.

You already know how this story ends.

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🎤 Audio Only: Want the story without the visual? Play the narrated clip below!

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