Once upon a time, in a field so green and bright, lived an ox named Oxton. Now, Oxton was a friendly ox, always happy to lend a hoof.
One sunny morning, Oxton decided to go for a stroll. "A stroll for my soul!" he chuckled.
As he ambled along, he came across a swamp. It was squishy and squashy, and oh, so awfully soggy!
"Hmm," pondered Oxton, "A swamp is no place for an ox!"
Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice, "Help me! Help me!" It came from a little frog, stuck in the muck.
"Don't fret, little frog!" boomed Oxton. He carefully pulled the frog out with his strong horns.
"Thank you, kind Ox!" chirped the grateful frog. "This swamp can be quite a trap!"
Oxton smiled. "Even a swamp can use a friend," he thought.
From that day on, Oxton visited the swamp every day. He would share stories and laughter with all the swamp creatures.
He learned that even the most unlikely places can be filled with friendship and fun, all you have to do is open your heart.
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