Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a group of hungry zombies. They roamed the streets with vacant eyes, searching for their next meal. The villagers were scared and locked their doors tight, hoping the zombies would go away.

One day, while wandering the outskirts of the village, a little girl named Lily stumbled upon the zombies. Instead of running away, she took a closer look and noticed something strange. The zombies seemed sad and lost. Lily felt a pang of empathy in her heart and decided to help them.

She approached the zombies slowly, with caution. They groaned and shuffled towards her, but Lily didn't back down. She smiled warmly and said, 'Hello, my new friends. I can see that you're hungry. How about we find something to eat together?'

The zombies stared blankly at Lily, unsure of what she meant. But they followed her anyway, intrigued by her kindness. They went from house to house, knocking on doors asking for food. The villagers were surprised to see Lily with the zombies, but they saw her determination to help and offered their help too.

As the zombies ate, Lily noticed how their vacant eyes started to brighten with gratitude. She realized that even though they were different, they were still deserving of kindness and compassion. And in return, the zombies started to show a glimmer of their former selves.

Days turned into weeks, and the villagers and zombies became friends. The zombies were no longer hungry, and the village was no longer afraid. Lily's act of empathy had brought them together and taught everyone the importance of understanding and acceptance.