
The morning sun spilled golden light across the farm, painting everything in warmthâthe green fields, the sleeping ducks, and the playful little monkey family. CUTIS, the smart and curious big brother, was already awake, sitting under a banana tree with a mischievous grin on his face. He was polishing a small wooden toy he made from sticks. But the peace of the morning didnât last long, because his baby brother, Mikoâthe smallest and most dramatic monkey in the familyâwas about to turn the entire place upside down.
It all started with a tiny spider.
Now, if youâve never met Miko, you should know one important thing: heâs brave only when thereâs food involved. Heâll climb trees, chase butterflies, and even sneak bananas from CUTISâs secret stashâbut when it comes to small, creepy-crawly creatures, he turns into the CUTEST COWARD youâve ever seen.
That morning, while Mom Monkey was busy preparing breakfast and CUTIS was tinkering with his toy, Miko was exploring near the duck pond. He loved the sparkling reflection of the water and the way little ripples danced when he dipped his tiny fingers in. Life was beautiful⌠until he spotted it.
A tiny spider.
It was no bigger than a bean, slowly crawling along the rock beside the pond. But to Miko, it looked like a monster from another planet. His eyes widened. His tail puffed up like a brush. And then, in a split second, came the loudest baby scream the farm had ever heard.
âEEEEEEK!!! CUTIIIIIS!!! THEREâS A MONSTER!!!â
CUTIS dropped his toy and ran toward the sound, thinking something serious had happened. Mom Monkey followed, carrying a banana in one hand like it was a weapon. The ducks quacked and flapped in confusion. Everyone thought Miko was in danger.
But when they arrived, they found him standing on a rock, trembling, pointing at⌠nothing.
CUTIS blinked. âMiko⌠whereâs the monster?â
Miko pointed dramatically to the spider, which was now just calmly walking away like it had better things to do. CUTIS stared for a moment, then burst into laughter. âMiko! You mean that? Thatâs just a tiny spider!â
Mom Monkey sighed in relief and tried not to laugh, but it was impossible. âOh, my little brave boy,â she teased. âAfraid of something smaller than your toe?â
Miko pouted. âIt was staring at me! With its⌠its eyes! So many eyes!â
CUTIS chuckled, patting his little brotherâs head. âThat spiderâs more scared of you than you are of it, silly.â
But Miko wasnât convinced. âNo, no, CUTIS! It wanted to eat me!â
The ducks, hearing his high-pitched drama, started quacking louder, almost like they were laughing at him. The goat nearby gave a disinterested bleat, and even the chickens seemed to cluck in amusement. Poor Miko was red with embarrassment.
CUTIS, being the playful big brother he was, decided to have a little fun. âOkay, okay,â he said with a grin. âIf youâre that scared, Iâll protect you. But you have to promise to be brave next time, okay?â

Miko nodded eagerly. âPromise!â
CUTIS then picked up a stick and gently nudged the spider away, letting it crawl safely into the bushes. âSee? Gone! Youâre safe now.â
Miko peeked from behind CUTIS, making sure the spider really left. âItâs gone?â
âGone,â CUTIS said proudly.
Then, as soon as he turned his back, Miko leapt into his arms like a baby clinging to his mom. CUTIS laughed so hard he nearly fell over. âMiko! You said youâd be brave!â
Miko buried his face in CUTISâs shoulder. âNext time⌠maybe.â
Mom Monkey just shook her head, smiling. âMy two little monkeys. One too brave, the other too scared. What a team.â
But that wasnât the end of the story. Later that afternoon, CUTIS decided it was time for a âbravery test.â
He gathered everyoneâthe ducks, the goat, even Mom Monkeyâto witness Mikoâs big challenge. In front of them was a little glass jar with a harmless spider inside. CUTIS explained proudly, âMikoâs going to show us how brave he can be today!â
Mikoâs eyes went wide. âWHAT?! No no no no no!â
The ducks quacked loudly like a cheering crowd. The goat bleated like it was shouting, âDo it!â
Mom Monkey giggled. âCome on, sweetheart, show them your big boy courage.â
Miko looked at the jar, shaking his head. âItâs looking at me again!â
CUTIS crouched down beside him. âListen, little bro. Fear is just a feeling. It only grows when you run from it. But if you face it⌠it becomes smaller than a peanut!â
Miko tilted his head. âSmaller than a peanut?â
âExactly,â CUTIS said. âAnd you love peanuts, right?â
Miko nodded slowly, curiosity lighting his eyes. CUTIS opened the jar slightly, just enough to let Miko peek in. The spider sat still, harmless. Miko leaned closer, trembling a littleâbut this time, he didnât scream.

âSee?â CUTIS whispered. âItâs not scary. Itâs just⌠tiny.â
For a moment, Miko just stared. Then, to everyoneâs surprise, he whispered, âHi, Mr. SpiderâŚâ
The crowd went wildâthe ducks flapped their wings, the goat jumped, and Mom Monkey clapped. CUTIS lifted Miko in the air and spun him around. âYou did it! You faced your fear!â
Miko grinned from ear to ear, tail waving proudly. âIâm brave now!â
But of course, the story didnât end without a twist.
As CUTIS set Miko down, another spiderâjust a bit biggerâcrawled nearby. Miko froze. His eyes widened again. And before anyone could say âpeanut,â he screamed and ran straight into Mom Monkeyâs arms.
Everyone burst into laughter. CUTIS was laughing so hard he couldnât breathe. âOh Miko! Youâre brave for one spider, but not two?â
Miko hid his face, giggling through his embarrassment. âOne at a time, CUTIS. One at a time!â
That evening, as the sun set behind the hills, Miko sat beside CUTIS watching the fireflies glow. The farm was quiet again, and the air was cool. CUTIS wrapped an arm around his little brother.
âYou know,â CUTIS said softly, âeven brave monkeys get scared sometimes. Being afraid doesnât mean youâre weak. It just means your heart is alive.â
Miko looked up. âReally?â
âReally,â CUTIS said. âAnd besides, Iâd rather have a cute coward like you for a brother than a boring brave one.â
Miko giggled and leaned against him. âThanks, CUTIS. Next time I see a spider, Iâll try not to scream.â
CUTIS smirked. âWeâll see about that.â
They both laughed, the sound echoing through the night. The ducks quacked softly in their sleep, and the gentle hum of crickets filled the air. Somewhere in the distance, that same little spider was spinning its webâcompletely unaware that it had become the star of Mikoâs biggest adventure yet.
From that day on, Mikoâs nickname stuck. Everyone on the farm called him âThe Cutest Coward.â
But you know what? He wore that name with pride. Because behind every squeal, every jump, and every dramatic reactionâthere was a heart full of love, laughter, and the courage to keep trying, no matter how many tiny spiders came his way.
And CUTIS? He never stopped teasing his little brother, but he also never stopped protecting him. Because thatâs what big brothers doâthey laugh, they guide, and they love their little cowards endlessly.
So next time you see a tiny spider, remember Mikoâthe brave little monkey who screamed, ran, and laughed his way into everyoneâs hearts.
đ¤Łđś The CUTEST COWARD of all time!
