Once upon a time there was a small town called Rimrock. It was a peaceful and harmonious place, full of friendly and honest people. It was a place where kindness and respect were utmost, and everyone looked out for each other.

However, one day an old man who no one knew, moved into Rimrock. He was a mysterious character who rarely spoke and kept to himself. He was a loner and didn’t want to be around anyone. The townsfolk were curious but they respected his privacy and stayed away.

One evening, while everyone was asleep, the old man snuck out of his house and into the woods surrounding the town. He had with him a bag of something that seemed to be precious to him. He hid it behind a large rock and then he disappeared again.

The next day, the townsfolk noticed that the rock had gone missing. They searched for hours, but could not find it.

A few days later, the old man returned to the town with the rock in his hands. He had found it deep in the woods, with an ancient inscription carved onto its surface. He offered to share with the townsfolk the knowledge he had gained from the inscription.

The people of Rimrock were intrigued and they decided to listen to the old man’s words. He told them that the rock was a symbol of the importance of friendship and loyalty. It reminded them to always keep their promises and look out for each other, no matter what.

The townspeople were touched by the old man’s wisdom and they agreed to take his advice. From then on, they started to look out for each other, build strong friendships and value loyalty.

The moral of the story is that friendship and loyalty are invaluable and should be cherished. They are essential for any community to thrive and prosper. You should never forget the importance of always keeping your promises and looking out for those around you.