Certainly, Venky. Based on the Panchatantra tale “Villainy Comes Home to Roost” from the file you provided, I will create a kid-friendly story in narrative form and generate prompts for AI text-to-image tools to illustrate it.

The Tale of Two Friends and the Treacherous Tree

Once upon a time, in a bustling town, there were two young merchants named Dharmabuddhi and Dushtabuddhi. The former was a man of noble heart, filled with honesty and virtue, while the latter, unbeknownst to his friend, harbored wickedness within.

One day, Dushtabuddhi, eager to acquire wealth for his wayward pleasures, suggested, “Dear Dharmabuddhi, let us travel together to distant lands to trade and seek prosperity. The experiences we garner will weave the tapestry of our memories for old age!” Dharmabuddhi, swayed by his friend’s words and the promise of adventure, agreed with a smile.

Image Prompt 1 [Seed: 37459284]: Close-up of two young merchant characters with contrasting personalities, Dharmabuddhi, dressed in honest, simple attire, and Dushtabuddhi with a sly smirk, discussing plans against a backdrop of an ancient Indian marketplace bustling with activity.

They embarked on their journey and eventually, in a foreign land, stumbled upon a treasure of glittering gold coins. Dharmabuddhi, ecstatic, declared, “Fortune smiles upon us! Let’s return to our dear home, for wealth procures its worth only when shared with those we cherish.”

Image Prompt 2 [Seed: 37459284]: A pair of excited young friends discovering a pot of golden coins hidden under the earth in a lush, exotic and mysterious foreign landscape with ancient ruins peering through the dense jungle.

As the friends neared their town, Dushtabuddhi, with a hidden agenda, suggested they hide some of the gold for a rainy day. Together, they buried the majority beneath a great tree in the forest, unaware of Dushtabuddhi’s deceitful plot.

Image Prompt 3 [Seed: 37459284]: Scene of two friends burying a treasure pot under a majestic, sprawling tree in a secluded forest at sunset, casting a golden glow and long shadows around them.

Dushtabuddhi, indulgent and reckless, soon squandered his share. In his greedy strife, he returned to the secret spot, stealthily stealing the remaining gold, leaving the pot empty and buried as if untouched.

Image Prompt 4 [Seed: 37459284]: A man under the cloak of night, with a cunning look, stealing a pot of gold buried under a tree, moonlight filtering through the branches and casting an eerie glow over the clandestine act.

When the deceit was uncovered, Dushtabuddhi accused Dharmabuddhi of theft, and the matter was brought before the puzzled judges. Dushtabuddhi, to strengthen his lie, enlisted his reluctant father to masquerade as the spirit of the tree as a witness.

Image Prompt 5 [Seed: 37459284]: Illustration of a man hidden inside a tree with a solemn expression on his face, waiting to act as the spirit of the tree, while the sun casts early morning rays through the foliage, symbolizing a new yet uncertain day.

To everyone’s astonishment, the voice from the tree accused Dharmabuddhi of the theft. The judges, amazed, sought their ancient texts to decide upon the friend’s fate.

Image Prompt 6 [Seed: 37459284]: Dramatic scene of a man accusing another before an assembly of wise, venerable judges in traditional Indian attire, under an old banyan tree, while a mysterious voice whispers through the leaves.

Yet, Dharmabuddhi, true to his name, did not lose hope. He pondered over the odd event, certain that justice would unveil the truth…

Character Prompt [Seed: 37459284]: Detailed character designs for Dharmabuddhi with an honest, trusting face and traditional Indian attire, and Dushtabuddhi with a malicious smirk and extravagantly deceptive garb.

Cover Page Prompt [Seed: 37459284]: A vibrant Indian folktale-style cover with Dharmabuddhi and Dushtabuddhi in the foreground and the mysterious tree under looming clouds in the background, title:d “The Tale of Two Friends and the Treacherous Tree.”

Main Scene Prompt [Seed: 37459284]: The main scene showing a vibrant Indian bazaar with an aura of mystery and enchantment where our story of two friends begins, filled with colors, smiles, and the promise of untold adventures.

Venky, here is the full narrative using markdown format with the image prompts inserted at the appropriate locations within the story:

# The Tale of Two Friends and the Treacherous Tree

Once upon a time, in a bustling town, there were two young merchants named Dharmabuddhi and Dushtabuddhi. The former was a man of noble heart, filled with honesty and virtue, while the latter, unbeknownst to his friend, harbored wickedness within.

One day, Dushtabuddhi, eager to acquire wealth for his wayward pleasures, suggested, “Dear Dharmabuddhi, let us travel together to distant lands to trade and seek prosperity. The experiences we garner will weave the tapestry of our memories for old age!” Dharmabuddhi, swayed by his friend's words and the promise of adventure, agreed with a smile.

**Image Prompt 1 [Seed: 37459284]:** Close-up of two young merchant characters with contrasting personalities, Dharmabuddhi, dressed in honest, simple attire, and Dushtabuddhi with a sly smirk, discussing plans against a backdrop of an ancient Indian marketplace bustling with activity.

They embarked on their journey and eventually, in a foreign land, stumbled upon a treasure of glittering gold coins. Dharmabuddhi, ecstatic, declared, “Fortune smiles upon us! Let's return to our dear home, for wealth procures its worth only when shared with those we cherish.”

**Image Prompt 2 [Seed: 37459284]:** A pair of excited young friends discovering a pot of golden coins hidden under the earth in a lush, exotic and mysterious foreign landscape with ancient ruins peering through the dense jungle.

As the friends neared their town, Dushtabuddhi, with a hidden agenda, suggested they hide some of the gold for a rainy day. Together, they buried the majority beneath a great tree in the forest, unaware of Dushtabuddhi's deceitful plot.

**Image Prompt 3 [Seed: 37459284]:** Scene of two friends burying a treasure pot under a majestic, sprawling tree in a secluded forest at sunset, casting a golden glow and long shadows around them.

Dushtabuddhi, indulgent and reckless, soon squandered his share. In his greedy strife, he returned to the secret spot, stealthily stealing the remaining gold, leaving the pot empty and buried as if untouched.

**Image Prompt 4 [Seed: 37459284]:** A man under the cloak of night, with a cunning look, stealing a pot of gold buried under a tree, moonlight filtering through the branches and casting an eerie glow over the clandestine act.

When the deceit was uncovered, Dushtabuddhi accused Dharmabuddhi of theft, and the matter was brought before the puzzled judges. Dushtabuddhi, to strengthen his lie, enlisted his reluctant father to masquerade as the spirit of the tree as a witness.

**Image Prompt 5 [Seed: 37459284]:** Illustration of a man hidden inside a tree with a solemn expression on his face, waiting to act as the spirit of the tree, while the sun casts early morning rays through the foliage, symbolizing a new yet uncertain day.

To everyone's astonishment, the voice from the tree accused Dharmabuddhi of the theft. The judges, amazed, sought their ancient texts to decide upon the friend’s fate.

**Image Prompt 6 [Seed: 37459284]:** Dramatic scene of a man accusing another before an assembly of wise, venerable judges in traditional Indian attire, under an old banyan tree, while a mysterious voice whispers through the leaves.

Yet, Dharmabuddhi, true to his name, did not lose hope. He pondered over the odd event, certain that justice would unveil the truth...

**Character Prompt [Seed: 37459284]:** Detailed character designs for Dharmabuddhi with an honest, trusting face and traditional Indian attire, and Dushtabuddhi with a malicious smirk and extravagantly deceptive garb.

**Cover Page Prompt [Seed: 37459284]:** A vibrant Indian folktale-style cover with Dharmabuddhi and Dushtabuddhi in the foreground and the mysterious tree under looming clouds in the background, title:d "The Tale of Two Friends and the Treacherous Tree."

**Main Scene Prompt [Seed: 37459284]:** The main scene showing a vibrant Indian bazaar with an aura of mystery and enchantment where our story of two friends begins, filled with colors, smiles, and the promise of untold adventures.

I have included all the elements you’ve requested. Please use these prompts with any AI text-to-image tool to create illustrations for the story.