The Friendly Troll

    By tedroop77

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    25 Mar, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in a small town lived a little girl named Gracie and a little boy named Tommie. They were not just neighbors, they were siblings, best friends who shared a special bond.

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    On a sunny afternoon, they decided to visit the nearby store. The store was their favorite place as they could buy all sorts of candies and toys.

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    As they walked, they saw something strange blocking their path. It was large, green, and surprisingly friendly. It was a troll!

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    The siblings were initially scared, but the troll introduced himself and assured them that he meant no harm. He was just hungry and lost.

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    Gracie and Tommie felt a pang of sympathy. They invited the troll to come along to the store with them. They thought he might enjoy some candy.

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    The troll was delighted and followed them gladly. The children, their new friend in tow, continued their journey to the store.

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    At the store, the children filled their baskets with candies. The troll watched with wide-eyed wonder, never having seen so many sweets in one place.

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    They bought a variety of candies – chocolates, lollipops, gummy bears, and more. The troll couldn't help but drool a little as he eyed the sweet treats.

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    The siblings handed the troll a bag full of candies. His eyes sparkled with joy, and he thanked Gracie and Tommie with a broad smile.

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    The children and the troll spent the rest of the afternoon sharing candies and stories. They laughed, played, and had the most wonderful time.

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    As the sun began to set, the troll decided to return to his home. He promised to visit Gracie and Tommie again and bade them a heartfelt goodbye.

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    The children watched the troll leave, waving until he was out of sight. They were glad to have made a new friend and looked forward to his next visit.

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    And so, the day ended on a sweet note, both literally and metaphorically. The siblings returned home, their hearts filled with joy and their pockets with candy.

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    From that day forward, every trip to the store was an adventure, and every candy shared was a memory made. The friendly troll had added a touch of magic to their lives.

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    Gracie and Tommie learned that appearances can be deceiving, and that everyone deserves kindness. They cherished their friendship with the troll, who was now a part of their lives.

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    The troll, on the other hand, found a family in Gracie and Tommie. He was no longer lonely and had friends who cared for him. He loved his new life.

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    Over time, the story of the friendly troll spread across the town. Everyone learnt about the kindness of Gracie and Tommie and the town became a happier place.

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    As they grew older, Gracie and Tommie always remembered their unique friendship with the troll. It was a sweet memory that they cherished forever.

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    And the troll? Well, he never forgot the kindness shown by the two children. He continued to visit them, bringing joy and laughter to their lives.

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    In the end, it was a simple act of kindness that created a lifelong bond. The story of Gracie, Tommie and the friendly troll was a testament to the power of friendship.

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    To this day, every time Gracie and Tommie pass by the store, they can’t help but remember the unforgettable adventure they had with their friendly troll.

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    And every time they enjoy a piece of candy, they are reminded of the sweet and magical friendship they share with their troll friend.

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    So, the tale of the friendly troll, Gracie, and Tommie serves as a reminder that kindness can turn strangers into friends and an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure.

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    And that's why, even today, when children in their town go to the store, they look around in hope to find a friendly troll waiting to share a bag of candies.

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    After all, who knows what magical adventure might be waiting around the corner? Who knows what new friend might be waiting to be discovered?