FICTION (CREATIVE WRITING) "THE GOLDEN EGG" By: CZARINA MEI A. MANZANO Zaza a poor barber lived alone in his small hut. He was dedicated to his work. And whatever he earns was enough to fulfill his needs. One evening, after returning from work, Zaza was hungry. “What shall I cook tonight?" he thought. Just then he heard a hen outside his hut. “That hen would make a great feast for me," thought Zaza and prepared to catch the hen. With a little effort, he was able to catch the hen. As he was about to kill the hen, it squeaked, “Please do not kill me, O kind man! I will help you." Zaza stopped. Though he was surprised that the hen spoke, he asked, “How can you help me?" “ If you spare my life, I will lay a golden egg every day for you," said the hen. Zaza's eyes got widened in delight. Zaza was surprised to hear this promise. “A golden egg! That too eve...