Once upon a time, there was a little grain of sand named Gracie. Gracie lived on a beautiful beach, surrounded by the sparkling blue ocean. But Gracie had a big dream - she wanted to become a shiny pearl.
Every day, Gracie would watch the waves crash onto the shore, and she would see the beautiful pearls that the ocean created. Gracie admired their shimmering beauty and wished to be just like them.
Gracie knew that to become a pearl, she needed to gather layers upon layers of shiny stuff. So, she started collecting tiny specks of seashells, glimmering pebbles, and even drops of water from the waves.
Day after day, Gracie patiently added more and more layers to herself. She didn't mind the hard work because she knew it was bringing her closer to her dream of becoming a pearl.
Finally, after a long time, Gracie had accumulated enough layers to transform into a beautiful pearl. She was now shiny and glistening, just like the pearls she had admired for so long.
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