In a tiny town called Moo-ville, there lived a man named Mike, known to all as the Greedy Milkman. Every day, Mike delivered milk in his shiny white van, but he always wanted more.
Mike would sing, 'Milk is sweet, milk is fine! All the milk should be mine!' He'd sneak a sip here and there, unaware of the magic in Moo-ville's air.
One day, Mike found a cow named Cuddles. She had the creamiest, dreamiest milk that made Mike’s tummy feel like it was walking on clouds. He decided to keep Cuddles’ milk all for himself.
But Cuddles had a secret. At night, she’d moo, 'Moo-dee doo, Moo-dee dee, Mike, I want my milk to be free!' Mike heard her but didn’t pay heed. He wanted all the milk indeed.
The next morning, Mike woke to find all the town’s milk disappearing. 'Where has all the milk gone?' he cried, as empty bottles lined his van.
He chased after Cuddles, who led him to the heart of Moo-ville’s enchanted meadow. 'Where is my milk?' Mike demanded, his voice echoing like a bell.
Cuddles laughed, a twinkle in her eye. 'Milk must be shared, for everyone to enjoy. It's not to be hoarded by one greedy boy.'
Mike’s cheeks turned as red as ripe tomatoes. He realized how his greed had hurt Moo-ville. 'I’m sorry, Cuddles. I promise to share from now on.'
From that day forward, Mike shared Cuddles' milk with everyone in town. He sang, 'Milk is sweet, milk is fine! Let's all share and dine!'
Moo-ville glowed with happiness, and Mike’s heart felt as light as a feather. Everyone thanked Cuddles for her wisdom and cheered, 'Hooray for the milk that's shared!'
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