Once upon a time, in a cozy little town, there lived a boy named Max who loved stories.
Every night, Max's mom would read him a story before bed. But tonight, Max had a big wish.
Max asked his mom, 'Can we read the longest story ever?' His mom smiled and nodded.
They started reading a story about a dragon named Ember who was lost in a vast forest.
Ember the dragon met a kind squirrel named Squeaky, who offered to help find the way home.
Together, Ember and Squeaky journeyed through the tall trees and over sparkling streams.
They encountered friendly forest creatures, each with stories of their own which they shared.
As stories unfolded, Max's eyelids grew heavy, but he didn't want to stop reading just yet.
Ember and Squeaky reached a mountain where an old owl told them about the stars.
The owl's story was long and filled with wisdom about life, friendship, and dreams.
Max listened, fascinated, as the owl's story seemed to make the whole room shimmer.
Finally, Ember found the pathway home, and Max, eyes now closed, whispered, 'What a long, wonderful story.'
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