Once upon a time in the town of Oakwood, there lived a boy named Oliver. Oliver was the son of a wealthy merchant and had always dreamed of having endless riches. One day, while playing in the forest, he stumbled upon an ancient statue hidden under vines.
Intrigued by the statue's mysterious aura, Oliver approached it with wonder. As he touched the statue, a golden glow surrounded his hand and spread throughout his entire body. To his amazement, everything he laid his hands on turned into shiny gold coins!
At first, Oliver was ecstatic about this newfound ability. He touched pebbles and flowers which transformed into glittering gold at his command. His family and friends were overjoyed when they witnessed this extraordinary gift.
However, as days went by, Oliver realized that everything around him had turned into cold hard cash - even the food that he tried to eat! His once lively home became silent as people avoided touching anything for fear of turning it into gold.
Feeling lonely and isolated from those around him, Oliver sought help from an old wise owl who lived deep within the forest. The owl revealed that what seemed like good fortune was actually a curse bestowed upon him by mischievous woodland spirits.
Determined to rid himself of this curse and restore harmony in Oakwood village, Oliver embarked on a perilous quest guided by lessons learned along the way.
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