I need to write a short story about a magical forest. Can you help me with a brief outline that includes the main characters, the setting, and the conflict? Your response should contain at least 2 placeholders represented by square brackets, such as [address]. 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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