Like every Sunday, I followed my regular shopping ritual: picking out fresh vegetables, checking the labels, and making sure nothing was missing from the list.
The following morning, craving something sweet with my coffee, I pulled out a bag of strawberries to rinse.
Among the bright, glossy strawberries lay a long, thin, unfamiliar object.
But one detail instantly made me tremble: the object appeared to be moving. Very slightly, yet enough for me to sense a faint vibration, like the quietest breath. My pulse raced. I bent closer, inspecting every inch, struggling to accept what my eyes were showing.
I noticed tiny repeated motions, almost like the thing was trying to escape the plastic wrapping.
On closer inspection, I found it was a small harmless snake. Still, the shock was intense. You never expect to find anything except fruit in sealed packaging – yet here it was.
This discovery reminded me of the need to stay cautious with what we eat. The strawberries looked flawless: red, shiny, perfectly clean. Nothing hinted that such an unwanted “guest” was hiding inside.
Beyond the fright, this story shows how the most ordinary moments can take strange turns. A simple craving for sweetness became an unbelievable memory I will carry with me.
So the next time you open a fruit package, think of this story… and take a closer look between the berries!