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In a small village, a woodcutter named Finnley loses his beloved axe in a river. With the help of a playful fish named Glimmer and a kind fairy named Luna, he learns the importance of honesty. After proving his integrity, Finnley is rewarded with a golden and silver axe, each symbolizing good deeds. Embracing his new role as the village's official woodcutter, he uses his gifts to help others, cherishing the lesson that honesty is always rewarded.
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00:00In a tiny village nestled between two great mountains, there lived a kind and honest woodcutter named Finley.
00:08He was known throughout the village for his remarkable strength and his ability to chop down trees with just a few swings of his trusty axe.
00:16Finley loved his axe, and he took great care of it, always making sure it was sharp and clean after a long day's work.
00:24One sunny afternoon, Finley was working by the river, chopping down a tall tree that had fallen into the water.
00:31As he swung his axe, it slipped from his hands and fell into the river with a splash.
00:36Finley watched in dismay as his axe sank beneath the surface of the water.
00:41He tried to dive in to retrieve it, but it was too deep.
00:45Just as he was about to give up, a playful fish with shiny scales and big round eyes poked her head out of the water.
00:52Hello there, Finley, said the fish, whose name was Glimmer.
00:55What seems to be the matter? You look like you've lost something precious.
01:00Finley explained how he had lost his axe, and Glimmer offered to help him find it.
01:05She swam down to the bottom of the river, but even she couldn't find the axe.
01:09Just as Finley was about to lose hope, a gentle fairy with delicate wings and long silver hair appeared before him.
01:18Hello, Finley, said the fairy, whose name was Luna.
01:22I couldn't help but notice that you're looking for something. What is it that you've lost?
01:26Finley explained how he had lost his axe, and Luna listened carefully.
01:31When he finished, she nodded her head and said,
01:34I think I can help you find your axe, but first I must ask you a question.
01:38What would you do if you found someone else's axe in the river?
01:41Would you keep it for yourself, or would you try to find its rightful owner?
01:47Finley thought for a moment before answering.
01:49I would try to find its rightful owner, he said.
01:52It wouldn't be right to keep something that didn't belong to me.
01:55Luna smiled, pleased with Finley's answer.
01:58I think you're a very honest person, Finley, she said, and I'm going to reward your honesty.
02:04Follow me.
02:05Luna led Finley to a hidden cave behind a waterfall.
02:09Inside the cave, Finley saw his axe, shining brightly in the dim light.
02:15But that wasn't all.
02:16There were two other axes, one made of gold and the other made of silver.
02:21These are for you, Finley, said Luna.
02:23The golden axe is for chopping down trees that will be used to build homes for those in need.
02:29The silver axe is for chopping down trees that will be used to make beautiful furniture.
02:34And your old axe is for chopping down trees that will be used for firewood.
02:38Finley was overjoyed.
02:40He thanked Luna again and again, promising to use the axes wisely.
02:46Luna smiled and said, I know you will, Finley.
02:49You have a kind heart and a strong sense of integrity.
02:53Remember, honesty is always the best policy, and it will always be rewarded in the end.
02:59Finley returned to the village, eager to show everyone his new axes.
03:05Glimmer swam alongside him, chirping happily as they went.
03:09When they arrived, the villagers were amazed by the golden and silver axes.
03:15They asked Finley how he had gotten them, and he told them the whole story.
03:19The villagers were so impressed with Finley's honesty that they asked him to be their official woodcutter.
03:25Finley was happy to accept, and he used his axes to help the villagers in many ways.
03:31And every time he looked at the golden and silver axes, he remembered Luna's words,
03:37Honesty is always the best policy, and it will always be rewarded in the end.
03:42As the sun set over the village, Finley would sit by the river,
03:46watching the stars twinkle to life in the night sky.
03:50He would think about Luna and Glimmer and the magical adventure they had shared,
03:55and he would drift off to sleep, feeling grateful for the wonderful friends he had made
04:00and the valuable lesson he had learned.