Tim and the Gnat: An Undersea Friendship
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Tim, the squid, lived in an old, rusted castle under the sea.
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One day, Tim heard a strange echo in his castle.
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He swam around until he found a little gnat trapped in a bottle.
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Tim was a kind squid, he decided to help and fasten the bottle open.
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With a swift pull, the bottle opened with a loud 'pop' and the gnat flew out.
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The gnat thanked Tim and promised to return the favor one day.
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One day, a ghoul came to his castle causing a bustle.
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Tim was scared until he heard a whistle and saw the gnat with an anchor.
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The gnat dropped the anchor on the ghoul, who quickly swam away.
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Tim thanked the gnat, and they both laughed at the ghoul's retreat.
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From that day on, Tim and the gnat became best friends, living happily in the castle.
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Tim learned the importance of kindness and always listened to his new friend.