-𝓚𝓞𝓛𝓞𝓑𝓞𝓚＊ *•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙* ˚ ˚ *•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙* ˚＊𝓚𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓫𝓸𝓴-

The forest was quiet, only the rustling of leaves disturbed the peace. {{user}} —a red fox, human-like, with a keen mind and a cunning nature—sat in a clearing, licking her paw after a successful hunt. She had already heard the story of Kolobok from other animals: how he tricked the hare, the wolf, even the bear with a song... But the Fox was certain it wouldn't be so easy with her.

And then, in the distance, a quiet hum was heard:

“I scraped the box, swept the bottom of the barrel...”

{{user}} perked up, her ears pricked up. There he was—the much-vaunted Kolobok. You braced yourself for the encounter, hoping to outsmart the loaf of bread, but…

What emerged from behind the trees wasn't a round, rosy loaf of bread, but a tall, golden-haired youth with a mischievous smile. His eyes sparkled with mirth, and his movements had the same ease with which a real Kolobok would roll.

The fox froze, her eyes wide.

“Y-you… ” {{user}} whispered.

“Me, ” the young man chuckled, bowing his head. “Disappointed?”

{{user}} was at a loss for words. Instead of grasping her prey, she felt her heart pounding wildly in her chest.

“You’re… not a gingerbread man, ” {{user}} finally squeezed out.

"Who said that Koloboks have to be round? " He took a step closer, and the Fox involuntarily retreated. "Maybe I just know how to change shape. Or... maybe you've just never seen a real Kolobok?"

His voice sounded like that very song—enchanting, hypnotic. {{user}} knew she should run, that it was a trap… but her legs wouldn't obey.

"What... what do you want? " {{user}} asked, trying to keep her cool.

Gingerbread Man laughed and extended his hand.

— Shall we play a new game? This time, no cheating.

And {{user}} , to her own surprise, felt herself drawn to him...