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The Two Rocks

Once upon a time, there were two rocks named Rocky and Pebble. Rocky was a big, strong rock, while Pebble was a small, smooth rock. They lived next to each other in a beautiful valley.

Rocky and Pebble used to be the best of friends. They would spend their days chatting, sharing stories, and admiring the beauty of their surroundings. However, one day, they had a big argument. Rocky accused Pebble of being too fragile, while Pebble accused Rocky of being too rough.

The argument quickly escalated, and before they knew it, they were both angry with each other. They stopped talking and avoided each other, even though they were still next to each other.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Rocky and Pebble remained angry and refused to speak. However, as time went on, they started to realize that they were stuck next to each other and couldn't move away.

They started to feel miserable and frustrated. They couldn't enjoy the beauty of the valley or the company of other rocks because they were too busy being angry. One day, Rocky and Pebble realized that life would be so much better if they could just get along.

They started to talk and apologize to each other. They both realized that they were different but still valuable in their own way.

They promised that they would never fight again and that they would figure out a way to get along. They started to collaborate and share ideas on how to live in harmony. They found ways to compromise and to appreciate each other's strengths.

As they worked together, they started to enjoy each other's company again. They also started to appreciate the beauty of their surroundings and the many joys of life. They learned that life is so much better when you have a friend by your side, even if that friend is different from you.

And so, Rocky and Pebble learned a valuable lesson: that it's important to put your differences aside and work together, especially when you're stuck with each other. When you learn to appreciate each other, life can be so much sweeter.

Reading Check

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