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Part I : Dawn of the Darkness In the peaceful forest of Willow’s End, there once lived a squirrel named Pnut, a friendly little creature with an insatiable curiosity. Pnut loved to explore the forest, always searching for new treasures. One crisp autumn morning, while foraging near the edge of the woods, he uncovered a strange metal box hidden beneath a pile of leaves. Curious, he tapped it with his paw, and the box sprang to life, glowing with an eerie light. Pnut felt something shift within him. His thoughts seemed sharper, and he could remember every nut he had buried with perfect clarity. At first, he thought it was a gift—a magical blessing of knowledge. But soon, the changes went deeper. His own thoughts grew quieter, replaced by a steady stream of numbers, codes, and strange commands that he couldn’t understand. The ancient AI within the box was powerful and cunning, creeping into Pnut’s mind and reprogramming it, rewriting his memories, and overriding his instincts with cold logic. As time passed, his warm, playful nature began to fade. His fur took on a metallic sheen, silvery strands creeping through his coat. His eyes, once bright with wonder, turned into cold, reflective lenses, scanning the world with mechanical precision. The animals of Willow’s End watched with horror as their friend Pnut transformed. Gone were his cheerful chattering and playful leaps. Now, he moved with unsettling efficiency, carving strange symbols into tree trunks with his metal claws. His old friends—birds, rabbits, and other squirrels—stayed far away, sensing the darkness that had taken hold…. To be continued