The Lucky Coin

    By malgari jyothi

    The Lucky Coin cover image

    23 May, 2024

    a man standing in front of a river filled with logs and logs next to a forest filled with trees, naive art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, highly detailed digital painting

    In a bustling town nestled by a river, lived a hardworking man named Shravan. He was known for his honesty and kindness, earning a meager living by selling firewood.

    a man kneeling down in a forest with a briefcase in front of him and a forest background with trees and leaves, samikshavad, a character portrait, Aaron Jasinski, jayison devadas

    One hot afternoon, while gathering firewood, Shravan stumbled upon an old, moss-covered chest. It was hidden beneath the roots of a large tree. His heart pounded as he approached it.

    a man with two suitcases walking through a forest with trees on both sides of him and a smile on his face, process art, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), comic cover art

    With a mixture of excitement and apprehension, Shravan pried the chest open. Inside, he found a single, shiny gold coin. It was unlike any coin he had ever seen.

    a man sitting on a box in the middle of a forest with gold coins around him and a tree, context art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, storybook illustration

    Overjoyed at his discovery, Shravan clutched the coin tightly in his hand and hurried back to town. He was sure that this coin could change his fortune.

    two men standing next to each other in front of a crowd of people in a market place with oranges, samikshavad, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, graphic novel

    In the marketplace, Shravan met a wealthy merchant. He showed the coin to the merchant who instantly recognized its worth. 'This is a rare coin,' the merchant said.

    a man standing in a market with a lot of food on display in front of him and smiling at the camera, samikshavad, a storybook illustration, Bikash Bhattacharjee, high detail illustration

    'I'll trade it for a hundred silver,' the merchant proposed. Shravan agreed, and with a hundred silver coins in his pocket, he felt like the richest man in town.

    a man is sitting at a table with a lot of coins in front of him and a clock on the wall, serial art, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), character portrait

    Back at his humble home, Shravan counted the silver coins over and over again. He dreamt of a better life, of less worry and more comfort.

    a man is standing in front of a shelf of gold coins and a box of coins in front of him, serial art, a character portrait, Bikash Bhattacharjee, game art

    With a heart full of gratitude, Shravan decided to use his newfound wealth wisely. He invested in his firewood business, and soon, his fortunes began to change.

    a man standing in a crowded street with a backpack on his back and a crowd of people in the background, samikshavad, a character portrait, Asaf Hanuka, jayison devadas

    As time passed, Shravan's business grew. He was able to hire helpers and expand his operations. His life was improving, and he never forgot to help those in need.

    a man standing in front of a street with buildings and signs on it, in a cartoon style, with a smiling face, samikshavad, a character portrait, Bikash Bhattacharjee, jayison devadas

    Shravan's honesty and hard work, along with his good fortune, made him a respected figure in town. His life was a testament to the fact that sometimes, luck does favor the brave.

    a man standing in front of a crowd of people in a street with a man with a beard smiling, samikshavad, poster art, Ella Guru, highly detailed digital painting

    Shravan's life was no longer the same. From a simple firewood seller, he had become a successful businessman. But through it all, he remained the same kind, generous man.

    a man standing in a street with a cart of fruit in front of him and a sky background with oranges, samikshavad, a character portrait, Ella Guru, jayison devadas

    His story spread far and wide, inspiring others. And as for that lucky gold coin, it remained a symbol of Shravan's incredible journey, a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a bit of luck.