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In a snug barn at the edge of a lively farm, there lived a jovial turkey named Tommy. Tommy was different from the rest. The idea of becoming a holiday meal did not appeal to him; he harbored grander aspirations of liberty and exploration.
With autumn’s arrival, the shortening days and crisp air signaled Thanksgiving was near. For the humans, it was a festive season, but for the turkeys, it was a time of quiet dread, filled with stories of those who had vanished from the barn only to appear, roasted, upon the dining table.
Tommy refused to accept this destiny. Night after night, he lay awake in his straw nest, devising a strategy for his great escape.
One bright morning, he resolved to act. He waddled to the chicken coop to consult his closest friend, Henrietta the hen. “I must leave this farm,” Tommy confided. “I need to find a place where Thanksgiving holds no fear.”
Henrietta, concerned yet resolute, agreed to help, warning of the vast fields and the perilous woods beyond.
Heartened, Tommy bid farewell to his other friends—Delilah the duck, Charlie the sheep, and Benny the cow. To his delight, they all pledged their assistance. Working together, Delilah picked the barn lock, Charlie created a diversion for Farmer Jenkins, and Benny provided a large shield as they crept toward the fields.
By dusk, they reached the shadowy forest edge. Their journey through the woods was a series of humorous trials and kind encounters. They dodged a hat-stealing squirrel, avoided a feather-snatching raccoon, and received wisdom from owls and generosity from deer.
Weeks passed, bringing greater challenges: crossing rushing rivers, evading a sly fox, and outsmarting a cunning coyote. Through every obstacle, their bond deepened, teaching them the power of courage and collaboration. They were no longer merely fleeing a threat; they were journeying toward a hopeful future.
After a long and wearying trek, they discovered a serene meadow enclosed by gentle, towering trees. It was a haven of peace and security—the ideal home they had sought.
As they made their new life there, Tommy smiled at his circle of friends. He had achieved more than escaping a Thanksgiving plate; he had discovered a priceless family forged in friendship and adventure.
The end.
