Making the rat suffer

Okay, so, here's the thing: two years ago our English teacher gave us a short story to write for our Summer holidays and the task was the following.

• You see this message on a English-language website for young people:
~Stories Wanted~
We are looking for stories to publish on our website for young people. Your story must begin with this sentence: "Peter picked up his heavy backpack and set off towards the forest."

Your story must include:
- A tent
- A misunderstanding

And so I did.

[Published: 19/10/2020]