The Little Lost Turtle

    By Ryma Hamyd

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    09 Aug, 2024

    a turtle in the middle of a forest with trees and leaves around it, looking up at the sky, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    In the heart of a sunny, green forest, lived a tiny turtle named Tilly. She was small in size but had a big heart for exploration.

    a green turtle in a forest with a butterfly flying over it's head and a blue butterfly on its back, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    But her thirst for adventure often got her lost. Today was no different. She saw a beautiful butterfly and decided to follow it.

    a turtle in the middle of a forest with butterflies flying above it and a butterfly flying above it on a path, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    As she trotted behind the butterfly, she ventured into a part of the forest she had never been before. The trees were tall, the path was strange.

    a cartoon turtle sitting on a path in a forest with rocks and trees around it, with a forest background, sots art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Tilly began to feel scared as she realized she was lost. She looked around, wishing she knew the way back home.

    two owls sitting on a tree branch in a forest with green leaves and a sunlit background with a few holes in the tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    Just then, an old owl named Oliver flew down from a tree. He had seen many lost animals before and knew exactly what to do.

    a painting of an owl sitting on a branch in a forest with butterflies flying around it and a sunbeam in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    He asked Tilly, “Hello, little turtle. Are you lost?” Tilly nodded and explained that she had been following a butterfly.

    a bird perched on a tree branch in a forest with a bird perched on the branch of a tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, storybook illustration

    Oliver smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Tilly. I can help you find your way back. But remember, when you go on an adventure, it’s good to know where you’re going and how to get home.”

    two turtles are sitting on a path in the woods together, facing each other, with the sun shining through the trees, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Tilly listened carefully and thanked Oliver. Together, they retraced Tilly’s steps and soon enough, they reached her cozy home.

    a painting of three owls sitting on top of a turtle in a forest with a baby turtle on its back, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Tilly’s family was overjoyed to see her safe. They thanked Oliver for his help. Tilly hugged her family and made a promise to remember Oliver’s advice.

    a bird sitting on a log in a forest with a map in front of it and the sun shining through the trees, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    From that day onwards, she always made sure to have a plan before going on an adventure. And when she needed help, she knew she could rely on her friends.

    a turtle sitting on a log in a forest with a house in the background and leaves around it,, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, magic the gathering artwork

    It's important to always know your way back home when you're on an adventure. And remember, there's always a friend ready to lend a hand when you're in need.