"Even with all the bustle around, Stan was content."

"He would listen to the waves and feel the moisten sea air."

"But one day, Stan heard a strange echo from the sea."

"It was a gnat, stuck in a thistle near the castle."

"Stan decided to wrestle the thistle and free the gnat."

"Even though he was small, Stan was chic and brave."

"With a rustle and a tug, the gnat was free at last."

"The gnat, thankful, promised to bring Stan a gift."

"The next day, the gnat returned with a glisten pearl."

"Stan felt joy. His brave act had led to a beautiful gift."

"From then on, Stan was known as the hero of the sand."