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Kahina Ziani

2nd Feb 2026

The Steam Train of Dreams

Milo is a small gray cat with shiny eyes. Every evening, he sits near the railway tracks hoping to find adventure. One night, he whispered to the stars, “Where do the trains go when night comes?” Just then, he heard a cheerful quack. It was Plouf, a little yellow duck, waddling over. "I love exploring! The world is beautiful when we dare to move forward!" he exclaimed.

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Suddenly, a steam train appeared in a cloud of golden smoke. The driver was a wise owl with a kind smile. “Hurry up!” the owl called, “The Train of Dreams never waits!” Milo and Plouf climbed aboard, their hearts racing with excitement. As the train moved slowly with a gentle Choo… Choo…, the trees outside glowed softly and the stars began to twinkle.

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The train stopped at a magical forest where the trees whispered, "Help us find our lost light!" Milo felt scared, but Plouf held his paw gently, saying, "Together, we can do it!" They bravely crossed a shaky bridge. Milo trembled, but with Plouf by his side, they made it safe. Once the light returned to the forest, the trees rewarded them with a star feather and a shining bell. As the train returned, Milo and Plouf beamed with pride, knowing they had grown. At their station, the wise owl said, “The greatest treasures live in your heart.” Milo and Plouf promised to be friends forever, looking at the tracks with smiles every night. As Milo fell asleep, Plouf watched over him. Far away, the gentle sound of the train continued its dreamy journey.