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Nutty

Squirrel in the forest

By Dinesh Published about a year ago 3 min read
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Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was a curious and adventurous squirrel who loved exploring the forest and discovering new things. He was always busy collecting nuts and acorns, as he loved to eat them and store them in his little home in a tree trunk.

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One day, Nutty woke up early in the morning, feeling very excited. He had heard from his squirrel friends that there was a new tree in the forest that had the most delicious acorns. Nutty had to check it out for himself. So, he set out on his adventure, hopping and skipping from tree to tree, and over rocks and streams.

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As he was hopping along, he met a group of squirrels who were also on their way to the new tree. They invited Nutty to join them, and he happily accepted. Together, they chatted and laughed, and Nutty was excited to make new friends.

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Finally, they arrived at the new tree, and to their surprise, there were already many squirrels there, feasting on the delicious acorns. Nutty and his new friends quickly joined in, collecting as many acorns as they could.

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Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter who had come to the forest to hunt animals for his food. All the animals in the forest knew that hunters were dangerous, and they ran for cover.

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Nutty and his friends were too busy collecting acorns to notice the danger, and before they knew it, the hunter had spotted them. They quickly scattered in different directions, but Nutty couldn't move. He was so scared that he froze, and the hunter was able to catch him in a net.

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Nutty tried to escape, but the net was too strong. He felt like he was going to die. He thought of his family, his friends, and all the things he still wanted to do. He was so scared that he started to cry.

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Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a wise old owl who had seen the hunter and knew that he had to help. The owl swooped down and grabbed the net in his claws, tearing it apart.

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Nutty was free, but he was too scared to move. The owl gently picked him up and carried him to safety, deep in the forest. Nutty was so grateful to the owl for saving his life, and he promised to never forget the kindness that had been shown to him.

From that day on, Nutty was more careful when exploring the forest. He made sure to always be aware of his surroundings and to never put himself in danger again. He also made sure to be kind and helpful to all the animals he met, just like the wise old owl had been to him.

Nutty also learned the importance of having good friends, and he made many more friends in the forest. He realized that even though he was just a small squirrel, he could make a big difference in the lives of those around him.

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Years went by, and Nutty grew old. He had many wonderful memories of his adventures in the forest, and he had made many friends along the way. As he lay in his cozy tree trunk, surrounded by his family and friends, he knew that he had lived a good life, full of love and adventure.

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And so, Nutty closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, knowing that he had left a legacy of kindness and friendship in the forest, and that his spirit would live on through his family and friends, and in the hearts of all the animals he had touched along the way.

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