The Adventures of Gargletooth
The random word of the day is ‘doughy’
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Gargletooth, the rum-loving rat with a score to settle, sat in a circle of fellow liberated lab rats.
“Alcoholics Anonymous for Animals (AAA),” gathered weekly, sharing tales of recovery.
Stories of mascara tests and nicotine patches prevailed but Gargletooth’s mind was on his vengeance against Oblivion Laboratories.
A clear head was essential, yet the longing for a sip of RumChata persisted.
Suddenly, Gargletooth’s eyes met a charming beauty’s gaze. She smiled, offering him a pastry.
“Care for a doughy distraction?” she asked.
“Thank you,” Gargletooth took the pastry. It was gooey, comforting, and, most importantly, non-alcoholic.
Sugar rush!
Let me introduce you to Gargletooth:
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