Can you write a short story about a magical forest? The story should have 3 paragraphs. Paragraphs are separated with the markdown divider: ***. In your response, the word "forest" should appear at least 3 times. Highlight at least 2 sections in your answer with markdown, i.e. *highlighted section*. Finish your response with this exact phrase: "The end." No other words should follow this phrase.
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