The Lost Child of the Forest

    By Fathi Hayouni

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    20 May, 2024

    a boy walking through a forest with a backpack on his back and a butterfly in his hand, with a forest background, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, promotional image

    Tom and his friends decided to explore the forest near their neighborhood. With their backpacks filled with snacks and water, they were ready for an adventure.

    a boy and a girl walking in the woods with a dog on a leash and a bird flying above them, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, color page

    Lily, the youngest of the group, was excited and scared at the same time. She clung onto Tom's hand tightly as they ventured deeper into the forest.

    two children walking in the woods with a waterfall in the background and butterflies flying around them on a sunny day, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    John, the oldest and the bravest of them all, led the way. They stopped by the stream to rest and have snacks. The forest was beautiful and full of surprises.

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    They played by the stream, chased butterflies, and even found a hidden cave. But, as the sun started to set, they realized they were lost.

    a boy walking down a path in the woods with a backpack on his back and a backpack on his shoulder, process art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, rossdraws global illumination

    They tried to find their way back but ended up going deeper into the forest. Fear started to creep in as darkness fell.

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    While trying to climb a tree to see their way, Tom slipped and twisted his ankle. He was in pain, and the others were worried.

    a boy and a girl are walking in the woods holding hands and looking at the moon in the distance, serial art, poster art, Cliff Childs, official art

    John bandaged Tom's ankle with his shirt. Lily held Tom's hand tightly, reassuring him. They decided to stay put till morning, hoping someone would find them.

    a boy and a girl standing in the woods at night with a full moon in the background and trees, serial art, poster art, Diego Gisbert Llorens, graphic novel

    They huddled together for warmth, comforting each other. In their hearts, they knew they had to be brave and stick together to make it through the night.

    a boy with a backpack standing in a forest with trees and ferns on the ground, looking at the camera, serial art, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), yukito kishiro

    As dawn broke, they saw a trail nearby. They remembered seeing it while entering the forest. They decided to follow it, hoping it would lead them out.

    a boy walking through a forest with a backpack on his back and a backpack on his shoulder, with the sun shining through the trees, process art, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, rossdraws global illumination

    John helped Tom walk, while Lily led the way. They were tired and hungry but determined to get out of the forest.

    a boy and a girl standing in front of a tree and a house with a pathway leading to them, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    After what seemed like an eternity, they saw the edge of the forest. They could see their neighborhood in the distance. Their hearts filled with joy.

    a couple of people standing next to each other on a sidewalk near a tree and a house with a sunset in the background, american romanticism, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, official art

    They returned home safe but a little wiser. They had learned a valuable lesson about the importance of sticking together and never venturing too far without informing someone.

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