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THE SQUIRREL WHO IDENTIFIED AS A REINDEER

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The squirrel perched on a frost-kissed branch, tail twitching like a metronome, declared himself no longer Stan~ but Prancer, king of winter’s throne. His acorns? Merely fallen stars. His nest? A sleigh in need of crew. The oaks stood still, the wind polite, while jays erupted into uproarious heckles. Undeterred, Stan bound a tin-can harness to three confused but loyal flying beetles, then leapt—and for one dazzling moment, the gutter was his midnight sky.
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Gauthier Avatar
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I agree that hat instantly transforms this squirrel into a reindeer ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
thanks, smiles :-)
Hind Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Awww so endearing- <3
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
many thanks, Paige :-) <3
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