VISUAL PROMPT
Art by Sans @ www.deviantart.com/Sanskarans.

Monsters can be heroes too. Write a short story in which a monster saves the day.
The Gentle Giant
In a quiet village surrounded by dark woods, rumors of a terrifying monster echo through the streets. With his towering figure and haunting growl, he was said to lurk in the shadows, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting villagers. Fear gripped the hearts of the townsfolk, and they avoided the forest at all costs.
One fateful night, a violent storm rolled in, unleashing torrential rain and howling winds. The river began to swell, threatening to overflow and consume the village. As panic spread, a chilling howl pierced the night- the villagers trembled, convinced it was the beast coming to claim them.
But as the floodwaters rushed closer, the villagers saw a massive silhouette emerge from the shadows. The beast charged towards the river, his enormous form battling against the raging water. The villagers watched in disbelief, the fear giving way to awe as he used his strength to divert the flood, creating a makeshift barrier with fallen trees and boulders.
When the storm finally subsided, the villagers cautiously approached the monster, their hearts pounding with uncertainty. But instead of wrath, they found a weary creature who had saved their homes. No longer just a monster of their nightmares, the beast became the unexpected hero of the night, proving that sometimes, the greatest fears can lead to the most profound courage.