The Lost City of Atlantis

    By Gina Saporiti

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    21 Sep, 2024

    a girl sitting at a desk with a book and pen in her hand and a book in front of her, official art, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Charlie Bowater

    Emmy, a curious little girl, was browsing through her grandmother's old books when she stumbled upon a mysterious ancient book.

    a girl sitting at a desk with a book and a lamp in front of her and a pile of books on the desk, storybook illustration, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Cyril Rolando

    As she opened the book, a bright light engulfed her. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in a different world.

    a painting of a man and a woman in medieval clothing standing next to each other in front of a castle, official art, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs

    She met King Neptune, ruler of the lost city of Atlantis. He explained that Atlantis was in danger and needed her help to save it.

    a cartoon of a man and a woman standing next to each other in front of a castle with a giant white beard, rossdraws global illumination, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt

    Emmy agreed to help. She was given a magical amulet that would guide her to the source of the danger.

    a girl in a forest with a cat on her shoulder and a forest scene behind her, with a forest scene with a girl and a cat, key art, fantasy art, a character portrait, Art of Brom

    Emmy ventured into the forest, the amulet leading the way. She encountered strange creatures and overcame many challenges.

    a girl with glasses and a backpack standing in a forest with two animals and a waterfall in the background, key art, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens

    After days of journeying, she finally reached the source of the danger - a dark sorcerer trying to sink Atlantis.

    two young girls standing in a cave with a light above them and a light above them, both wearing glasses, official art, sots art, concept art, Ada Gladys Killins

    The Dark Sorcerer was surprised to see Emmy. He laughed and told her that she was too late to save Atlantis.

    a girl in a red dress holding a glowing orb in a cave with a light in her hand and a flashlight in her hand, rossdraws global illumination, fantasy art, concept art, Andreas Rocha

    Emmy wasn't scared. She took out her amulet and it started glowing. The glow weakened the Dark Sorcerer, giving her a chance to defeat him.

    a painting of a man in a crown and a woman in a dress with a long white hair and a beard, magic the gathering artwork, sots art, a storybook illustration, Clint Cearley

    Emmy returned to Atlantis, greeted with cheers and applause. King Neptune thanked her for saving their city.

    a woman in a white dress and gold crown standing in front of a crowd of people in a city, rossdraws global illumination, fantasy art, a character portrait, Charlie Bowater

    Emmy was hailed as a hero. She was glad to have helped, but knew she had to return home.

    a girl sitting at a desk reading a book in a bedroom with a lamp on the side of the bed, official art, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Bob Byerley

    Emmy was back in her room, the ancient book closed. She looked at it with a smile, knowing the adventure it held.

    a girl sitting at a table with a book and a lamp in front of her on a bed with a book, rossdraws global illumination, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Artgerm

    Emmy realized that she had gained more than just an adventure. She had learned bravery, resilience, and the power of kindness.