The Coyote Who Was Once a Dragon

A rugged coyote wandered close by the oceanside communities. Tired, it sat beneath a palm tree and took a nap. It dreamed of its former life as a medieval dragon. It had conquered many rustic lands as a fierce dragon. Now, the lonesome coyote hardly ever sang anymore. Most of the city slickers didn’t realize the coyote could sing romantic Spanish ballads. But it hadn’t sung a romantic song since it lost its beloved coyote partner. The coyote’s partner passed away during a treacherous earthquake that shook the world like a piñata. For now, the coyote slept peacefully beneath the mangy palm tree. The waves in the distance sounded like a familiar lullaby.

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