The Lazy Girl and her Mon

    By Star

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    25 Mar, 2024

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    Once upon a time in a small village lived a young girl named Emily. Emily had a reputation for being lazy. She was always last to get up, last to finish her chores, and always looking for the easiest way to do things.

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    Emily had a secret though. Her best friend was a small, furry monster named Mon. Mon was different from all the other monsters; he was kind, playful, and loved to take long naps with Emily.

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    One day, Emily's mother asked her to fetch water from the well. Emily, being her usual self, groaned and complained. Mon, however, was excited about the adventure and encouraged Emily to go.

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    As they walked to the well, they encountered a deep, wide pit. Emily wanted to turn back, but Mon suggested they build a bridge using the fallen branches nearby.

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    Emily, however, had a better idea. She suggested they use a long stick to vault over the pit. It was much quicker and required less work. Mon was skeptical but agreed to try Emily's idea.

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    To Mon's surprise, Emily's plan worked! They safely crossed the pit and continued their journey. Mon was impressed. He realized that Emily's laziness often led to creative solutions.

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    They faced a few more obstacles on their way, but each time, Emily's lazy-yet-smart solutions saved the day. They reached the well, filled their buckets, and headed back home.

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    When they arrived home, Emily's mom was surprised to see them back so quickly. Emily smiled at Mon, thankful for his trust in her unconventional methods.

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    That night, as Emily and Mon curled up for bed, Mon told Emily that he now believed that laziness could be a superpower if used wisely. Emily chuckled and agreed, ready to dream up more lazy-yet-smart solutions.

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    From that day on, Emily and Mon continued their adventures, always taking the lazy route but making sure it was the smart one too. And so, they proved that being lazy can indeed be a superpower.