“Dot, dot, dot, YAWN! How boring to be an afterthought,” Dot said to no one in particular.

So, it began a journey.

Dot rolled and soon met an unknown character, a vertical line. “I am Dot. May I ask, who are you?”

“I am Vertical Line,” answered the straight, thin figure. “What do you do?”

Dot sighed and wobbled. “I am looking for my purpose.”

Vertical Line boasted, “I have a purpose. I have been part of many letters and numbers but I want to make a stronger statement now. I can’t do it alone.”

Dot thought about making a statement. The little ball rolled gently beneath Vertical Line.

“Something wonderful is happening!” exclaimed Vertical Line. Together they made an exclamation point.

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