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19th May 2025

The Lonely Mystery of Toby

One sunny morning, Toby woke up and stretched, but something felt strange. His mom called, "Breakfast is ready, dear!" but when he ran to the table, she looked right through him! "Who is that boy?" she asked, confused. Toby felt a lump in his throat. "Mom! It's me, Toby!" he shouted, but she simply shook her head. Even his dog, Max, wagged his tail at a picture on the wall instead of Toby!

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Feeling lost, Toby searched for answers, digging out his old phone. Then he found a hidden message: "This is your second chance. Don’t waste it." Who sent it? He asked his cat, Whiskers, but she just blinked. "If I fail again, what will happen?" he whispered to himself. Toby took a deep breath. He decided to find the truth and maybe, just maybe, bring his world back to life.

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With determination, Toby decided to head to the park, where he often spent afternoons playing. As he walked through the familiar trees, he spotted an old, peculiar-looking man sitting on a bench, humming softly. "Excuse me," Toby said, stepping closer, "do you know why no one remembers me?" The man looked up, his eyes twinkling with kindness. "Ah, Toby," he nodded, "sometimes, when people are given a second chance, they must show how much they care to be seen again."

Toby pondered these words as he wandered further into the park. He remembered how he had once helped an injured bird by the big oak tree. Maybe, if he showed kindness again, he could find the missing pieces of the puzzle. Just then, he saw a small girl crying near the swings, her kite tangled in a tree. "I'll help you!" Toby exclaimed, climbing up to untangle the kite and hand it back with a smile.

The girl's face lit up with joy, and as she thanked him, something magical happened. Toby felt a warm glow spread through him, almost like a forgotten dream returning. Suddenly, his mom appeared, calling out, "Toby! There you are! I've been looking all over!" With a cheer, Toby ran to her, realizing that he had reclaimed not just his identity, but the love that had always surrounded him. He hugged his mom tightly, knowing he would never be lonely again.