The Ghost and the Friendship Stone
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"In the tall, cozy house, Whisper and Lily were the best of friends. They spent their days playing hide-and-seek. Lily always found Whisper, not because he was bad at hiding, but because his happy, gentle glow always gave him away."
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"One evening, Lily sat quietly in her room, packing a bright new backpack. "Tomorrow is my first day of school," she told Whisper, her voice small. "What if the other kids don't like me? What if I don't make any friends?""
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"Whisper floated close, his light soft and warm. "But making friends is your superpower!" he buzzed. "You made friends with a ghost!" Lily managed a tiny smile. "That's different, Whisper. You're my best friend.""
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"An idea sparked in Whisper's mind. He zipped to the attic and returned holding a small, smooth, white pebble. "Hold this," he said. "I'll fill it with my light. If you feel lonely, just hold it tight, and you'll feel my friendship shining for you.""
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"He focused all his happy thoughts and friendly feelings, pouring them into the pebble until it shone with a pearly, comforting glow. He gave the friendship stone to Lily. She held it in her palm, feeling its warmth, and tucked it safely into her pocket."
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"The next morning, Lily walked toward the big yellow school bus. Her hand was snug in her pocket, wrapped around the friendship stone. From the living room window, Whisper watched her go, feeling a little bit lonely himself."
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"The school playground was full of new faces and loud games. Lily stood near the swings, feeling very small. She clutched the stone in her pocket. It felt warm, and she imagined she could see a faint, friendly pulse of light, just like Whisper's."
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""What's that?" a voice asked. A boy with bright, curious eyes was looking at her pocket, from which a soft glow was peeking out. Lily slowly pulled out the friendship stone. "A gift," she said, "from my best friend.""
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""Wow," said the boy, whose name was Sam. "It's beautiful." Lily smiled, a real, happy smile. "His name is Whisper," she said. Soon, she and Sam were sitting on the grass, talking about ghosts, games, and their favorite colors."
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"That afternoon, Lily burst into the house, her eyes shining brighter than any stone. She told Whisper all about Sam and her first day of school. Whisper glowed with pride. He had learned that a friend's light can help you find new friends, no matter how far apart you are."
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