The Kindness Wish
    By Khouna Felgrouna
    Created on 19 May, 2024
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    Leo, a kind-hearted boy, lived in a peaceful village. He spent most of his time playing by the river, making friends with every creature he met.
    a boy standing in front of a river in a village with houses and a bird on the water's edge, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art
    One day, he found an old turtle struggling to climb up the river bank. Seeing the poor creature, Leo didn't hesitate to lend a hand.
    a boy is standing next to a turtle and a house with a red roof and a river running through it, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration
    Leo gently picked up the turtle and carried it to the river's edge. The turtle looked up at Leo, gratitude shining in its eyes.
    a boy kneeling down to pet a turtle in a river with a forest background and rocks and plants around him, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, stanley artgerm lau
    "Thank you, kind boy," the turtle said, surprising Leo. "As a token of my gratitude, I will grant you one wish."
    a boy sitting on a rock next to a turtle in a pond of water with a forest in the background, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, storybook illustration
    Leo thought for a moment. He remembered his friend, Mia, who always wore torn shoes because her family couldn't afford new ones.
    a boy sitting on the steps of a messy room with shoes scattered around him and a messy bed in the background, context art, a comic book panel, Anthony Palumbo, comic cover art
    Leo wished for a new pair of shoes for Mia. He thanked the turtle and left for his home, hoping that his wish would come true.
    a boy sitting on the floor with a turtle and a pair of shoes on the floor next to him, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Cliff Childs, official art
    The next day, Mia found a beautiful pair of shoes by her door. She was overjoyed and couldn't stop smiling, wondering who had left them there.
    a cartoon girl standing in front of a house with a backpack on her back and a suitcase on her shoulder, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Atey Ghailan, rossdraws global illumination
    When she learned it was Leo’s wish, she ran to him and thanked him with a big hug. Leo felt a wave of happiness wash over him.
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    From that day on, Leo realized that true happiness comes from helping others, not just thinking about oneself.
    a boy is standing in a street with a backpack on his back and a building in the background with a tree, magical realism, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, official art
    He shared his experience with Mia, who agreed wholeheartedly. They promised to help others whenever they could.
    a boy and a girl are standing in a street holding hands and smiling at the camera, with a building in the background, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art
    Their little acts of kindness became stories of inspiration for the other children in the village. And thus, the spirit of generosity spread.
    a group of children walking down a street next to a building with a flag on it's roof, lyco art, poster art, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art
    Leo would always remember the turtle's gift, not for the magic it held but for the valuable lesson it had taught him about happiness.
    a boy holding a turtle in a street with a house and a turtle nearby on the ground and a sun in the sky, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, key art