Mr. Tree

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An ancient oak, Mr. Tree, stands alone in the woods, his limbs twisted and gnarled. Once majestic, his leaves turned a ghostly grey and his bark now blackens, as if scorched by an unseen fire. A weathered signpost leans against his trunk, declaring him a mystery to all who chance upon his shadow. Yet, despite his silent nature, a presence exudes from him, a tale waiting to be told.