Bouncing Biskit

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    Uncommon things happen on small enchanted islands sculpted out of red clay. When biscuit is spelled with a K, it opens up whole new worlds. On this particular island cradled in the waves, Biskit is an uncommon dog. But he couldn't be happy because no one wanted to play with him. 

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    It all began when Biskit went to town. In town, he galloped up the streets and down the streets. Like a pogo stick he dove into every puddle with a splish, splash, squish, and plunk. Biskit liked the ways the puddles left his paws looking like chocolate coated strawberries. Even with such a fashionable outfit, soon no one wanted to walk with him. 

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    Left alone, Biskit wandered into the park in search of uncommon games. He looked left, he looked right, but all the other dogs were smaller than him. Biskit tried to join in, but the smaller dogs preferred to play together. Sadder still, he was the object of dreadful games when they did play. 

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    Shaking off his tormentors, Biskit trotted off in search of better games. When he saw a baby, he could hardly contain his excitement. He knew that babies were delicate so he was extra gentle. He was also always willing to share. Unfortunately, babies were never excited to see Biskit. 

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    Biskit sheepishly slunk home to turn his attention to intellectual pursuits. He studied the rules and strategies for the game of chess. He became quite knowledgeable and could recite all the best chess moves. However, he couldn't quite master the art of moving the chess pieces. 

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    As Biskit was forced to leave the chess board, Biskit bumped into King Cat. However, on this day he found Cat's head full of travel and adventure. Cat didn't want anything to do with mundane games. He bid Biskit a hearty adieu before leaving on his world tour. Biskit tried to give his friend a cheery bon voyage. But he had to dab the corner of his eyes before raising his paw in fond farewell. 

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