Chester's Shiny Stone: A Tale of Friendship
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Chester, the cheerful beaver, was very busy today.
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He was skillful at building dams, and he loved his job.
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However, the river was endless, and there was always work to do.
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One day, he found a spotless stone in the river.
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He thought it was beautiful and took it to his home.
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His home was in a harmless hollowed log by the river.
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Chester was tireless, but he started to feel a bit lonely.
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He decided to be fearless and search for a friend.
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He swam through the endless river, hopeful he would find a friend.
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Chester found a playful otter named Oliver.
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Oliver was skillful at swimming and was also a bit restless.
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Chester invited him to live in the harmless log, and Oliver agreed.
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Chester and Oliver were a wonderful team.
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They worked tirelessly and made the river a better place.
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Chester was no longer lonely, and he was thankful for his friend, Oliver.
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Chester learned that being skillful and tireless was important.
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But he also learned that having a friend made his life even more wonderful.
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In the end, Chester was a cheerful, thankful, and successful beaver.