A tale as rich as chocolate, as clever as Ananse...

The air was thick with the scent of ripening cocoa pods, their golden husks splitting under the weight of the season’s harvest. In the quiet shadows of the Midunu cocoa groves, Ananse lurked, his eight legs twitching with excitement. He had learned his lesson—stealing a feast did not mean enjoying it. But what if he could outwit time itself? What if, instead of taking chocolate, he could hide it away for himself, ripening like the finest kola nut?

He found the perfect hiding place—a hollowed-out calabash buried deep within the storeroom, tucked beneath woven sacks of shea and millet. Into it, he placed his treasure: a selection of Midunu’s finest truffles. Rooibos + Honey, smooth and subtly sweet; Za’atar, a bold blend of spices wrapped in dark chocolate; Wild Hibiscus, tart and floral with a lingering depth. Each piece, a promise of indulgence, if only he could wait.

Days passed. The village prepared for a grand chocolate tasting, a celebration of the harvest. The air buzzed with the melody of kora strings, the gentle grinding of cocoa nibs on stone, the hiss of caramelizing sugar in clay pots. But Ananse sat, guarding his stash, waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy it alone.

Then, one evening, as he crept toward his hidden calabash, he stopped short. The air was still rich with cocoa, but something was wrong. His web twitched, sensing a disturbance. With hurried steps, he uncovered his secret hoard—only to find it empty!

A single note lay inside:

“Chocolate, like wisdom, is best when shared. You waited, but did you truly learn patience?”

Ananse let out a low groan. He had thought himself clever, but someone—someone wiser—had been watching. He looked toward the village square, where the drums called the people to dance, where laughter rose over the scent of roasting plantains, where warm hands passed chocolates between friends.

For the second time in his life, Ananse hesitated. Did he dare return? Would they welcome him?

Well… that is a story for another time.

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