The Forest Boy

    By شوشو شوشو

    The Forest Boy cover image

    26 Apr, 2024

    a boy standing in a forest with a backpack on his back and a stream running through it, with trees and rocks in the background, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rossdraws global illumination

    The boy woke up alone in the forest, lost and scared. He had no recollection of how he ended up there. The only thing he remembered was his name - Sam.

    a boy standing in the woods with two dogs and a baby deer next to him and another dog looking at him, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    As days turned into weeks, Sam learned to survive by observing the animals. They became his companions, teaching him about the forest and its ways.

    a boy standing in front of a small cabin in the woods with animals around him and a forest background, furry art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, ghibli

    Years passed, and Sam grew into a young man, living harmoniously with the forest animals. Despite the challenges, he found happiness in their company.

    a boy sitting on a rock in the woods with two dogs and a fox nearby him, and a fox looking at him, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, rossdraws global illumination

    Even though he was content, he often wondered about his past and his family. He longed to find them and share his extraordinary life.

    a boy standing in the middle of a forest with a trail in front of him and a forest background, serial art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, comic cover art

    One day, Sam discovered a pathway that led out of the forest. He decided to follow it, hoping it would lead him to his family.

    a boy and a dog walking through a forest with trees and rocks on the ground, and a path leading to the woods, furry art, poster art, Asaf Hanuka, color page

    With a heavy heart, he bid farewell to his animal friends and embarked on his journey towards the unknown city.

    a boy in a jacket is standing on a street corner with a backpack on his shoulder and a city street in the background, hyperrealism, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, stanley artgerm lau

    The city was overwhelming for Sam, who had spent years in the tranquility of the forest. Despite his fear, he ventured further, driven by his longing for his family.

    a boy standing in the middle of a city street with a backpack on his back and a backpack on his shoulder, photorealism, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, graphic novel

    He wandered through the streets, observing the people and their lives. He felt a sense of disconnect yet a familiar pull towards this concrete jungle.

    a boy walking down a street in front of a house with a suitcase and a bag on his shoulder, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, kinkade

    Sam's search led him to a neighborhood that felt strangely familiar. Memories started to resurface as he walked past the park and the houses.

    a man and two children walking down a sidewalk in front of a house with a tree in the foreground, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    Finally, he found himself standing in front of a house that he recognized as his own. His parents, older but still recognizable, rushed out to meet their long-lost son.

    a man and a little girl sitting on a couch in a living room together, with a painting of a man and a little girl, dada, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, official art

    Sam was overwhelmed with emotion as he hugged his parents. They were just as surprised and overjoyed to see their son, who they thought they had lost forever.

    a man and a boy sitting on a couch in a living room together, with a bookcase in the background, lyco art, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    They spent days catching up, sharing stories, and making up for lost time. Sam promised to take them to the forest one day, to meet his other family.