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Once upon a time, tucked away in a rocky cave, hidden high up in the mountains.

They lived a monster named Nian.

He's home towered over rushing rivers, green forests, and small mountain villages.

Living all the way up here, Nian felt like he was on top of the wild.

From the rocky entrance of his cave, he had the most incredible view.

He watched the sun crest over the horizon at dawn, and admired the warm colours of the sky at dusk.

He listened to the wind, whisper, or roar, depending on the season.

And at night, he fell asleep, breathing in the fresh mountain air,

laced with the scent of pine.

Nian's favourite season was winter. He liked watching the landscape transform,

as delicate snowflakes fell one by one to cover everything in sight.

But unlike other creatures that slowed down or hibernated until spring,

he had a very peculiar tradition.

At the end of the year, he visited a nearby village just down the mountain

and scared everyone he saw.

To Nian, it was always great fun.

Nian was so fond of his tradition, he could hardly wait for winter to come.

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