In a dense forest, a hungry jackal was wandering in search of food. He was tired and weak, having gone many days without a proper meal. Suddenly, a loud BOOM! BANG! BOOM! echoed through the trees.

The jackal's heart raced - his ears went flat, his tail tucked between his legs, and he trembled with fear.

Was it a monster?

A hunter?

An angry giant?

Cautiously, the jackal crept forward, his paws shaking. Another BANG! rang out, and he jumped high in the air, ready to run. But as he came closer, he discovered something surprising.

Near an old battlefield, a drum was tied to a tree. Whenever the wind blew, the branches would move, and the drum would bang against the tree trunk, creating the terrifying noise. What had seemed like a monster was nothing more than a simple drum moving in the wind.

Instead of running away, the jackal realized this drum could be a blessing. Whenever the drum made its loud noise, other animals would run away in fear. This gave the clever jackal a chance to search for food without being chased or attacked.

What had first terrified him was now his greatest advantage. He learned that sometimes what seems scary can actually be a helpful tool if you use your wit and understand the situation correctly.