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Today is May 1st, a day that is often referred to as "May Day" - a day of dancing, feasting, and singing. Interestingly, the French word "M'aidez" (which is pronounced the same as "May Day") has become the international distress signal.Write a short story in which a "May Day" celebration turns into a "M'aidez."