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Every morning, Rufin the little fox trotted along the forest path to gather berries for breakfast. His russet fur gleamed in the dappled sunlight as he hummed his favorite tune. But when he reached the old pond, his paws always moved faster, and his humming stopped. Something lived in that water—something he'd never dared to look at properly. Today felt different though. As Rufin hurried past with his eyes squeezed shut, he heard it: a soft splash, then another. His heart raced. Whatever was in there was moving!
Rufin froze mid-step, one paw still in the air. The splashing continued—gentle ripples spreading across the pond's surface. "What made that sound?" he whispered to himself, his voice barely louder than the breeze rustling the leaves above. He'd been passing this pond every single day since he was a tiny kit, always running, never looking. His mother had once mentioned something lived there, but she'd smiled mysteriously and changed the subject. Now, standing alone on the path, Rufin felt a strange pull. Maybe today he would finally discover what creature called the pond home.
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