In these shadowy realms where whispers dwell,
Mice are often mistaken for high-ranking officials.
Look closely, and they might just hand you a memo.
Beware of the oak that claims to know
Every secret in the world — it charges
A nightshade fee you won't soon forget.
...The whispering spirit spoke, "Did you hear the one about the spectral squirrel who invented time travel? It can't really be called travel if squirrels just hop around in ideas."
"Indeed," replied another unseen voice, "but have you tasted the shadowy acorns of wisdom they leave behind?"